Chapter 13 Quiz

Which type of hydrant is used in climates with prolonged periods of below-freezing temperatures?

• Steamer hydrant

• Dry-barrel hydrant

• Wet-barrel hydrant

• Gate-valved hydrant

A spanner wrench is designed to:

• tighten or loosen coupling connections.

• control the flow of water through a hoseline.

• fit over most standard hydrant operating nuts.

• remove discharge caps from fire hydrant outlets.

Mobile water supply operations, such as water shuttles or relay pumping, must be performed:

• if hydrant testing is not up-to-date.

• when hydrant connections are too difficult to make.

• in rural areas without public water distribution systems.

• in metropolitan areas that have a high rate of public water consumption.

Which hose deployment tool is used to protect the hose when it is dragged over sharp corners, such as a windowsill?

• Hose rope

• Hose strap

• Hose roller

• Hose bridge

Which type of valve device is used to divide one hoseline into two or more hoselines?

• Gate valve

• Water thief

• Wye appliance

• Siamese appliance

Which type of hose fitting is used to attach a smaller hose to the end of a larger hose? (601)

• Reducer

• Hose clamp

• Hose bridge

• Butterfly valve

In which operation would the pumping apparatus start at the fire scene and lay a supply line back to the water source?

• Reverse lay

• Forward lay

• Standpipe connection

• Mobile relay operation

What is one advantage of the minuteman load?

• The hose does not drag on the ground.

• It requires the use of an adapter or reducer.

• It is the most effective deployment method for LDH hose.

• It puts less weight on the shoulders of the firefighters carrying the hose.

When advancing a hoseline into a structure, firefighters should:

• A. stand on opposite sides of the hose to best stabilize it.

• B. keep the entry door chocked open to ensure fast entry.

• C. always use an uncharged line, since it weighs much less.

• D. first open the nozzle fully and check for adequate water flow.

In order to prevent obstructions when advancing a charged hoseline down a stairway, excess hose should be:

• rolled and stored for later use.

• stretched outside the stairway.

• moved to the right side of the stairwell.

• stretched to the opening of the fire compartment.