Fire Hose Quiz

What is the purpose of a fire hose?

• The purpose of a fire hose is to inflate balloons.

• The purpose of a fire hose is to clean buildings.

• The purpose of a fire hose is to water plants.

• The purpose of a fire hose is to extinguish fires by delivering high-pressure water or fire retardant material.

What are the two main types of fire hoses?

• hose reels and hose cabinets

• water hoses and foam hoses

• attack hoses and supply hoses

• high-pressure hoses and low-pressure hoses

What is the diameter for the most common attack fire hose?

• 1.5 inches

• 2 inches

• 1.75 inch

• 3 inches

Is it easier to walk up stairs with the hose charged or uncharged?

• Charged

• Uncharged

What is the purpose of a hose coupling?

• The purpose of a hose coupling is to measure water flow.

• The purpose of a hose coupling is to water plants.

• The purpose of a hose coupling is to store water.

• The purpose of a hose coupling is to connect hoses or devices securely and prevent leaks.

What is the difference between a smooth bore nozzle and a fog nozzle?

• A smooth bore nozzle produces a solid stream of water, while a fog nozzle creates a mist-like spray by breaking up the water into tiny droplets.

• A smooth bore nozzle produces a mist-like spray, while a fog nozzle creates a solid stream of water.

• A smooth bore nozzle is used for extinguishing electrical fires, while a fog nozzle is used for extinguishing fires caused by flammable liquids.

• A smooth bore nozzle and a fog nozzle are the same thing.

What is the recommended pressure for a fire hose?

• 500-1000 psi

• 50-100 psi

• 1000-2000 psi

• 100-300 psi

What is the purpose of a hose clamp?

• To clean a hose

• The purpose of a hose clamp is to secure a hose onto a fitting or connector.

• To measure the pressure of a hose

• To prevent water flow through a hose

What does LDH stand for

• Large Do-able Hose

• Large Durable Hose

• Large Drag Hose

• Large Diameter Hose

What is the purpose of a hose roller?

• To prevent kinks and twists in a hose while it is being reeled in or out.

• To make it harder to reel in the hose

• To create knots in the hose

• To make the hose heavier