Hose & Appiances
Hose & Appiances
Hose & Appiances
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FIRE HOSE
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APPLIANCES
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Objectives
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Demonstrate the deployment of master stream
devices.
Demonstrate the service testing of hose.
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Introduction
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Introduction
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Threaded Couplings
Fire hoses have blunt
end threads.
Both male and female
ends have Higbee cuts
and indicators.
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Non-Threaded Couplings
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Storz Coupling
Quarter-turn coupling
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Increaser/reducer
Gate valve
Intake relief valve
Wye
Siamese
Hydrant valve
Strainer
Distributor pipe
Hose cap
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Hose Tools
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Hose Appliances
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Uncoupling
Spanner wenches
Knee-press
Stiff-arm
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Coupling
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Uncoupling
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Hose Rolls
Hose is rolled for storage or to have it ready for use.
Several Options:
Straight/storage hose roll.
Single-donut roll.
Twin or double donut roll.
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Donut Rolls
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Hose Carries
Drain and carry method.
Shoulder loop carry.
Hose/street drag.
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Hose Loads
Dutchman
Accordion
Flat load
Horseshoe load
Straight finish load
Reverse horseshoe
Minuteman
Triple-layer
Modified Gasner bar
pack
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Advancing Hoselines
Into structures.
Up and down stairs.
Using a standpipe system.
Working hose off a ladder.
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Extending Hoselines
Firefighters should be familiar with techniques used to
extend hoselines.
The preferred method is the use of a break-apart
nozzle.
The other method is the use of a hose clamp.
Clamp must be used carefully and cautiously.
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Extending Hoselines
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Forward Lay
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Reverse Lay
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Split Lay
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WRAP-UP
Fire hose, adapters, and appliances allow firefighters to
move water.
It is important to know how to use the various appliances
and tools.
Appliances and tools provide firefighters greater abilities
to facilitate fire suppression.
Proper techniques of connecting, advancing, and
operating tools must be understood.