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48 Cards in this Set
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How often do we test our hose?
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Annually
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How do we tag a hose out of sevice? what do we write on the tag?
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reverse roll,
Tag: Description of damage Date taken out of service Signature of the individual |
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What is surveyed hose?
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Hose that is taken out of service by the Fire Department and sent to the Public Works Department for their use.
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How is surveyed hose identified?
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It has a 1-1.1/2" red dot on each end within 12 inches of the coupling
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How many feet are the hose bundles?
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100ft
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what is the diameter of the hose bundles?
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1 1/2"
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How do you measure the hose bundle folds?
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Use the compartment that it is to be stored in.
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How maney feet from the wye do you begin your fold?
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2 feet
then fold short/long ect. ect. |
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How many feet long are the pre-connects?
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200 feet each
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Which side should the nozzles for the transverse lines end up?
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A side, front of bed
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How many feet of LDH do the Engines carry?
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750 as a min.
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When loading the LDH hose which side do you start on?
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place the female coupling on the tail board next to the 2- 1/2" hose
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What do we use to help us remember the fresno finish?
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Over
Under Under Over |
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Where are the nozzles placed for the fresno finish?
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Both to the out side of the beds
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How do you identify the area of a damaged hose?
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A rag or flagging may be used to identify the damaged area.
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While using the hose monitor you should set the spikes using a hammer that is at least --??-- oz.?
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At least 16oz.
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How deep into the ground do you have to set the spikes for the portable monitor?
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At least 1/8" into the concrete
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What surfaces will the apollo monitor spikes not grip?
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Metal
Marble or similar hard surfaces |
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At what point should you sharpen the spikes on the ground monitor base?
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If the flat ends of the spikes exceed 1/16"
or 1.5mm |
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What is the maximum safe operating pressure for the portable monitor?
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200 psi
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When the Apollo monitor is used on the ground what degree is the safety stop at?
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35 degrees
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When the Apollo monitor is used in the portable base what is the max GPM?
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500 GPM
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What are the charge the line hand signals for the day time?
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Raise both arms vertically above the head and hold stationary
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What are the charge the line hand signals for the night time???
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Raise one arm vertically above the head with flashlight directed towards hydrant man or operator and wave flashlight horizontally above head.
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While calling for water what is our first means for communication?
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Hand signals
Radios are 2nd |
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What are the hand signals for water shutdown daytime?
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Extend both arms down and swing arms in front of body crossing the arms.
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What are the hand signals for water shutdown nightime?
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Extend one arm down, with flashlight directed towards supply, and swing in front of body.
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What are the hand signals for increasing the water pressure daytime?
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Extend arms horizontally from shoulders, palms up, raise arms to about 45 degrees.
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What are the hand signals for increasing the water pressure nightime?
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Extend one arm horizontally from shoulder, with flashlight directed towards operator and raise to about 45 degrees.
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How much PSI is given when you hand signal for increase or decrease in water pressure?
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10 PSI -per signal
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What is the hand signal for decrease water pressure daytime?
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Extend arms horizontally from shoulders, palms down, lower arms to about 45 degrees.
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What is the hand signal for decrease in water pressure nightime?
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Extend one arm horizontally from shoulder, with flashlight directed toward operator and lower to about 45 degrees
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What is the standard PSI setting for the standpipe opertation?
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150 PSI
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How long is the front bumper pre-connect hose?
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100ft
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what is the diameter of the front bumper pre-connect?
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1 1/2 inch
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At what point and how long is your loop for the front bumper pre-connect hose load
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After first 50 feet make the 2 foot loop.
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In the Gnass hose packs, which ones have a hose clamp?
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pack 1&2
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In the Gnass hose packs which ones have water tee's?
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1-4 will all have one on the first hose out attach to the male coupling
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On the Gnass hose packs which color strap do you pull first???
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BLUE on the Left shoulder
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What color is the second strap that you pull for the Gnass packs?
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Orange
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What is the diameter, length, and amount of hose on Gnass packs 1-4
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1 1/2, 100ft sticks, and 200ft total
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Gnass pack number 5 has what diameter hose and how much of it?
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1" and there is 300ft total
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When rolling the hose for the Gnass packs how far back does the male coupling need to be placed from the female coupling?
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3 feet
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How should you step off after grabbing hose?
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By facing foward.
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What direction must the triple fold be pulled off the rig?
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It can be pulled straight or to the left or right.
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Where shall the nozzle be placed on the accordion shoulder carry?
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Between the waist and the shoulder.
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How much hose should be on one persons shoulders?
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50 feet.
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Who is the one to pay off hose first?
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The person nearest the rig.
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