Chapter 15 Fire Fighter Quiz

​The NFPA recommends that a pumper carry a minimum of _____ of supply hose. Select one: A. 400 ft (121 m) B. 1000 ft (304 m) C. 600 ft (182 m) D. 800 ft (242 m)

​In double-jacket fire hose, which is the function of the outer jacket? Select one: A. It is the waterproof layer of the hose. B. It is a protective covering. C. It resists kinking. D. It reduces friction loss.

The most likely cause of leaking between two joined couplings is a damaged or missing:

Select one:

A. compression gasket.

B. swivel gasket.

C. expansion ring.

D. shank gasket.

What is hard suction hose most commonly used for?

Select one:

A. Drafting from a static water source

B. Filling a portable tank

C. Transferring water from a pressurized source to a pump

D. Relay pumping

​What is the purpose of the Higbee indicator? Select one: A. Help disoriented fire fighters find their way out of a building B. Make hose coupling easier and faster C. Indicate when the hose may be pulling out of the coupling D. Identify the thread standard type

​What should be done to avoid water hammer? Select one: A. Purge air from the line before opening a valve or nozzle B. Always maintain a minimum residual pressure of 20 psi C. Never connect a hard suction hose to a pressurized water supply D. Open and close all valves slowly

​When referring to hose, what does the “L” stand for in “LDH”? Select one: A. Low B. Light C. Large D. Limited

​Which appliance is used to connect hose couplings with dissimilar threads? Select one: A. Fitting B. Adaptor C. Siamese D. Hose jacket

​Which is the function of lugs found on couplings? Select one: A. Aid in coupling and uncoupling hose B. Help the coupling slide over obstructions C. Strengthen the coupling D. Align the threads during coupling

​Which item is used to attach a smaller hose to a larger one? Select one: A. Reducer B. Gate C. Adaptor D. Fitting

​Which threadless coupling is commonly used on large diameter hose? Select one: A. Snap-tite B. Ramos C. Naval D. Storz

​The two-fire-fighter stiff-arm method is used to: Select one: A. make hard suction hose connections. B. advance a charged line. C. reload LDH into a hose bed. D. uncouple hose.

​Which coupling goes on the inside of a straight hose roll? Select one: A. Male B. Female C. Both couplings are attached D. Either

​Which device splits one hose stream into two hose streams? Select one: A. Splitter B. Wye C. Siamese D. Water thief

​Which is a function of a hose liner? Select one: A. Resist mechanical damage B. Reduce friction loss C. Withstand water pressure D. Protect against thermal damage

​Which is the best description of a hose jacket device? Select one: A. Wound plastic coil B. Split metal cylinder C. Soft rubber sheet D. Stiff canvas patch

​Which is the correct tool to tighten a hard suction hose connection? Select one: A. Spanner B. Strap wrench C. Rubber mallet D. Hose wrench

​Which is used to carry a self-locking twin-doughnut hose roll? Select one: A. A loop of hose B. Webbing C. Rope D. Hose strap

​Which type of valve is opened or closed by rotating a handle a quarter turn? Select one: A. Butterfly B. Slide C. Gate D. Siamese

​Which type of wrench is used to tighten and loosen couplings? Select one: A. Lug B. Hose C. Spanner D. Hydrant