IFSTA 7th edition chapter 12 "Fire Hose" What type of hose transports water from the pumping apparatus to the nozzle where it is applied to the fire? - ANSWER Attack hose A fire hose is labeled or describe according to the size of its - ANSWER Inside diameter and length Which type of hose is designed to connect the pumping apparatus to a pressurized water source - ANSWER Large diameter soft sleeve or soft suction Generally constructed in 10 foot long sections designed for drafting water from static water supplies or connecting to a hydrant. - ANSWER Hard suction hose Why is it advantageous for departments to use hose with national standard threaded couplings? - ANSWER Using fire hose with national standard thread means that two or more fire departments that respond together can connect their fire hose sections.Threaded couplings must meet the dimensions required of ? - ANSWER National hose (NH) AKA American national Fire hose screw threads. 1 / 2
This standard specifies fire hose coupling design and construction to ensure compatibility with all brands of fire hose - ANSWER NFPA 1963 standard of fire hose connections.If a Jurisdiction does not use a national standard thread when connecting to a hydrant or apparatus mutual aid (. ) may be needed to complete the connection. - ANSWER Hose adapters This coupling thread is cut on the exterior surface - ANSWER Male coupling This coupling thread is on the interior surface of a free turning ring called a swivel
- ANSWER Female coupling
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The portion of the coupling that serves as the point of attachment to the hose is called the _____. - ANSWER Shank A flattened angle at the end of the threads of on the male and female couplings that prevents cross threading when couplings are connected. - ANSWER Higbee cut Specifications for fire hose standard and sizes - ANSWER NFPA 1961 standard on fire hose