IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 12: Fire hose
Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it is applied to the fire? (541) - ANSWER Attack hose
A fire hose is lab...
IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter
12: Fire hose
Which type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it is applied to the fire? (541) - ANSWER Attack hose
A fire hose is labeled according to the: (541) - ANSWER Size of its inside diameter
Which type of hose is designed to connect the pumping apparatus to a pressurized water source, such as a hydrant? (542) - ANSWER Large diameter soft sleeve hose Why is it advantageous for departments to use hose with national standard threaded couplings? (544) - ANSWER Different departments that respond together can connect their hose sections without adapters
A male hose coupling: (544) - ANSWER Has the thread on the exterior
The part of the coupling where it attaches to the hose is called the: (544) - ANSWER Shank
The _______ on a coupling is a flattened angle at the end of the threads that helps prevent cross-threading when connecting couplings. (544) - ANSWER Higbee cut
What is the purpose of lugs on a fire hose coupling? (545) - ANSWER Aid in tightening and loosening connections
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