AFD Hoses

Question 1

AFD Hoses

Answer 1

• 1 3/4’ attack lines, 50’ sections, 200’ crosslay
• NO 2 1/2” supply lines
• 100’ sections of LDH 5”, 800’ on all pumpers
• Typically impregnate single jacket hose (polymer covered, polymer lined)
• Pre-connected crosslays 200’
• No booster hose
• Test quarterly, annually, after each use
• 200’ preconnected 2 1/2” Blitz line
• 1000’ horseshoe rolled blitz line

Question 2

NFPA 1901 vs. AFD

Answer 2

NFPA 1901:
15’ large, soft-sleeve hose or 20’ hard suction
800’ of 2 1/2” or larger supply hose
400’ of 1 1/2” or 1 3/4” or 2” attack hose

Question 3

Attack Hose Pressure Testing

Answer 3

• Annually

- Designed for 275 psi, tested at 300 psi

Question 4

Supply Hose Testing Pressure Testing

Answer 4

• Annually

- Designed for 185 psi, tested at 200 psi

Question 5

AFD Smooth Bore Parts

Answer 5

• Tip
• Playpipe
• Shutoff

Question 6

AFD Smooth Bore Tip Size/GPM of 2 1/2” Handline

Answer 6

7/8"=160
15/16"=180
1" = 200 gpm
1 1/8" = 250 gpm
1 1/4" = 325 gpm

Question 7

AFD Master Stream Tip Size/GPM

Answer 7

1 3/8” = 500 gpm
1 1/2” = 600 gpm
1 3/4” = 800 gpm
2” = 1,000gpm

Question 8

AFD Fog Nozzle

Answer 8

• SM20 Fog on 1 3/4”

- Flow 60-200 gpm

Question 9

ADULTS

Answer 9

• Advanced Fire Conditions
• Defensive Ops
• Unknown Fire Location
• Large, Undivided Area
• Tons of Water
• Sprinkler or Standpipes