FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT IFSTA CHAPTER 13

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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT IFSTA CHAPTER 13

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-Guarantee passing score -36 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: How many sections of hose should be used to replace any one bad section of hose?

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A-two Question 2: This load is the easiest to load and is better suited to large diameter hose.

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A-flat load Question 3: Finishes for this type of lay are designed to provide an adequate amount of hose at the scene for initial fire attack.

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A-reverse lay Question 4: These valves are used in siamese appliances to allow water to flow in one direction only. They prevent water from flowing out of unused port.

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A-clapper valve

Question 5: What two sections of NFPA apply to hose-Standard on fire hose and Standard for fire hose connections?

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A-NFPA 1961 and 1963 Question 6: Adapter used to attach a smaller hose to a larger hose...the female end has the larger threads, while the male end has the smaller threads.

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A-reducer Question 7: In this type of load the arrangement of fire hose in the hose bed lies on edge with the folds adjacent to each other.

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A-accordion load

Question 8: Valves-These valves are used in pumper discharges and gated wyes?

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A-Ball valves

Question 9: Booster hose normally as couplings with what type of lugs?

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A-Recessed lugs.

Question 10: Types of fire hose couplings

What are the most commonly used couplings?

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A-Threaded and non-threaded types.Question 11: Finishes for this type of lay are designed to facilitate making a hydrant connection.

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A-forward lay Question 12: What is the portion of the coupling that serves as the point of attachment to the hose?

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A-The shank

Question 13: Advancing fire hose up a ladder is easier and safer with what type of hoseline?

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A-an uncharged hoseline.Question 14: Whenever a nozzle connected to a large handline is used a minimum of how many firefighters should be used to operate the line?

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A-minimum of two and preferable three.Question 15: Valves-This type of valve is used to control the flow from a hydrant?

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A-gate valve

Question 16: What is the higbee indicator?

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A-On the rocker lugs on each half of the coupling there is a small indentation to mark where the higbee cut begins. This indicator aids in matching the male coupling thread to the female coupling thread, which is not readily visible.Question 17: What NFPA section lists the standard for automotive fire apparatus?

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A-NFPA 1901

Question 18: The most common wildland water thief consists of what inlets and outlets?

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A-an 1 1/2 female inlet, 1 1/2 male outlet and on valve controlled 1 inch outlet.Question 19: Two firefighter method of handling large handlines....where should the backup firefighter be positioned?

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A-about 3 feet behind the nozzle operator to serve as an anchor.Question 20: Devices that are used to protect fire hose where the hose is subjected to rubbing from vibrations.

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A-chafing blocks

Question 21: This roll is the simplest of all hose rolls and starts at one end-usually at the male coupling?

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A-straight roll Question 22: Fittings for connecting hose couplings with dissimilar threads but with the same inside diameter

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A-adapter

Question 23: Water flows through.....but does not flow through....?

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A-Appliances but not tools Question 24: On a highrise fire normally crews stop on which floor in order to connect to the standpipe

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A-one floor below the fire floor, the exception is an enclosed stairwell....can hook up on the fire floor.Question 25: Device that facilitates the connection of hoselines of different sizes to provide an uninterrupted flow of extinguishing agent.

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A-Fittings Question 26: Device attached to the drafting end of a hard intake to keep debris from entering the fire pump.

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A-intake strainer

Question 27: Controlling a loose hoseline

What is the safest way to control a loose line?

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A-closing the valve at the pump or hydrant to turn off the flow of water.