What can be done to help prevent age deterioration in fire hose?
Regularly repack unused hose loads.
Fire hose testing records should include the:
reason that any hoses fail the test.
In order to avoid overloading a ladder when advancing a hoseline up it:
only one firefighter should be on a section of ladder at a time.
Which type of nozzle can be driven through stucco, block, wood, or lightweight steel to access fires in concealed spaces?
Piercing nozzle.
Which describes a master stream device?
Large-volume hose streams created by appliances such as apparatus-mounted deck guns.
What effect can wind have on hose streams?
Shorten the stream’s reach.
When two firefighters are operating a small hoseline, the backup firefighter should be positioned:
on the same side of the hose as the nozzle firefighter.
When using a fog nozzle, as the fog pattern widens, the:
nozzle reaction decreases and makes the nozzle easier to handle.
In order to prevent mildew,_________ hose must be dried before being stored
Woven-jacketed natural fiber
How can mechanical damage to hoselines be avoided?
Deploy hoselines away from debris
What are the pawls (dogs) of a ladder designed to do?
Hold the fly section in place after it has been extended
When inspecting a roof ladder, it is important to check that the:
. hook assemblies are not loose, deformed, or rusted.
Ground ladders should be service tested at least once a year and:
after being subjected to high heat or rough treatment.
When placing ground ladders, what conditions must be communicated to crew members and/or supervisors?
Icy ground or uneven terrain
When properly climbing a ladder, the firefighter should look:
forward and place his or her feet toward the center of the rungs.
When assisting an unconscious victim down a ladder, special consideration should be taken to:
place the victim’s feet outside the rails in order to prevent entanglement.
Before entering the building or fire area, the firefighter who is assigned to the nozzle of the attack hose should:
open the nozzle fully to check for adequate flow.
Why is it dangerous to work below the hot gas layer without attempting to cool it?
The smoke contains fuel, and it may ignite at any time.
Which type of fire attack involves applying water from the outside of the structure in order to reduce the potential for flashover and make the environment more survivable for an interior attack crew?
Transitional attack
When performing an attack, a _______stream may be the best choice because it will not upset the thermal layering as much as other stream patterns.
straight
The lowest, widest section of an extension ladder that always
maintains contact with the ground while the ladder is being raised
Bed section
Which part of a ladder is placed on the ground when the ladder is positioned?
Butt
The moveable upper part of an extension ladder that is raised to various heights is called the
Fly section
Swivel plates attached to the butt of the ladder are called
Footpads
