S-130 Module 7 (Firing Devices) & 8 (Water Use)

Most hose packs contain, (blank), 100 feet lengths of 1 1/2 inch hose.

Two

(Blank), hose, also referred to as weeping hose, is made of a woven linen fabric. The weave allows some of the water to weep through to the outside to seal and protect the hose against heat and flames during fire attack.

Unlined Hose

Be sure to carry a drip torch in a completely upright, (blank), position until you reach the place you intend to use the torch.

Vertical position

Coordinate so that all units do not run out of water at the, (blank), time during critical periods.

SAME time

Because of its relatively small diameter and high, (blank), loss, booster hose can only deliver a limited quantity of water.

Friction

Apply water as close to the burning, (blank), as possible.

Fuel

Normally, start the hose lay at the, (blank), of the fire, attacking the most active flank first.

Heel

Its a good idea to put a few sticks of, (blank), diameter hose at the beginning of the lay to reduce your friction loss.

Larger Diameter

Use double-female adapters to join a couple of, (blank), ends.

Male

A, (blank), the the most common ignition device

Drip Torch

Use double-male adapters (connectors) to join two, (blank), ends.

Female

(Blank), stream can effectively knock down flames so you can get closer to the fire edge.

Straight Stream

What are the FIVE steps for lighting and using a fusee?

. Slide fusee into the tool handle 2. Grip fusee in one hand and remove striker cap by tapered end 3. Scrape striker end sharply against ignition end of fusee 4. Hold fusee away from body with the lighted end down; & 5. Extinguish fess from body with the lighted end down.

The, (blank), is a spring-loaded clapper valve that prevents water from running out the end of the suction hose as you are priming the pump or when the pump is temporarily turned off.

Foot Valve

A, (blank), nozzle, has two separate discharge orifices.

Forester nozzle

When you have to stop the flow of water through a hose, (blank), are what you need.

Forestry Hose Clamps

What are TWO steps for preparing a drip torch for its next use?

1. Allowing the entire unit to cool to ambient temperature. 2. Extinguishing the wick or let it burn dry.

What are THREE hazards to protect your hose from?

1. Burns 2. Sharp rocks & tools; & 3. Vehicles

What device is considered an "item at hand" suitable for burning out?

Matches

A, (blank), hose lay is primarily used for a quick attack on a fire and always starts from a secure anchor point.

Progressive Hose Lay

A, (blank), hose lay normally requires you to run along and attach hose from a pack carried on your back or slung over a shoulder.

Progressive Hose Lay

On actively burning wildland fires or where long hose lays are needed, us at least, (blank), inch attack hose to minimize friction loss and deliver maximum volume.

1 1/2 Inch

What are THREE measures to follow to protect your hose & fittings after suppression activities?

1. Drain water from hose 2. Replace protective caps on accessories and hose ends; & 3. Roll hose

What are the THREE primary firing devices?

1. Drip Torches 2. Fusees 3. Items at Hand

What TWO additional pieces of safety equipment must you wear when using a nozzle or operating pumps?

1. Ear Plugs, when operating pumps 2. Eye protection, when using a nozzle

What are the 8 steps to make a progressive hose lay?

1. Fully extend the preconnect (original length of hose) 2. Shut the nozzle 3. Clamp the hose 4. Remove the nozzle 5. Attach an additional length of hose (install a hoseline tee, if needed). 6. Attach a nozzle to the new length of hose 7. Release the hose clamp 8. Repeat

What are FOUR examples of when you would use a Fog Stream?

1. Hot-spotting 2. Building a wet line 3. Direct attack; & 4, Mop-up

What are THREE conditions that make hoses or accessories unusable?

1. Inoperative valves 2. Holes in hose; & 3. Damaged threads

What are FOUR items at hand that you could burnout with?

1. Matches or a cigarette lighter 2. Burning-rag wrapped around a stick 3. Burning leaves or needles placed in unburned fuel with a shovel. 4. Burning branches

What are THREE potential dangers with the drip torch?

1. May cause an explosion or flash back 2. Ignition of fuel mix from improperly cooled component. 3. May cause personal burns

What are the FOUR main types of fire hose used?

1. Non-collapsible rubber rose 2. Jacketed, lined fire hose 3. Unlined fire hose; & 4. Hard suction hose

What are the THREE golden rules of wildland water use?

1. Planning and safety 2. Water conservation; & 3. Spray technique

What are the TWO types of hose lays?

1. Simple; & 2. Progressive

What are THREE potential dangers with the fusee?

1. Splattering phosphorous slag. 2. Eye damage from the burning flame. 3. Toxic Fumes

What are the TWO main nozzle stream patterns?

1. Straight Streams 2. Fog Streams

Reserve at least, (blank), gallons of water for firefighter and engine protection

100 Gallons

When using a hose clamp, place it at least, (blank), inches from any coupling and crimp down on the hose. Note: Open the nozzle after the hose is clamped off to relieve any pressure.

18 Inches

A, (blank), hose is more commonly referred to as a BOOSTER hose, hard line, or high-pressure hose.

A non-collapsible rubber hose

Spray at the, (blank), of the flame.

BASE

(Blank), pumps are a form of portable fire extinguisher. They can carry plain water or a foam & water solution.

Backpack pumps

You'll use, (blank), to attack small fire and hot spots, perform mop-up, and to overhaul areas that are beyond reach of hose-lines.

Backpack pumps

You will find, (blank), valves useful for controlling water flow on portable pumps. Attach this combination valve to the discharge on a portable pump supplying 1 1/2 inch hose-lines.

Check & Bleeder Valves

Which nozzle should you reserve for mop-up ONLY and not for wildland fire attack?

Combination forester nozzle Note: Because it does not produce an effective water screen to protect you in case of a blowup.

Although LESS DURABLE than lined hose, some department prefer unlined hose because it is less expensive than lined hose as well as very lightweight &, (blank).

Compact

You most commonly find booster hose in 3/4 and 1 inch, (blank).

Diameters

You may use a hard suction hose with a portable fire pump or a fire, (blank).

Engine

If necessary, (blank), hose should be reserved for very sparse fuels or for mop-up.

Garden Hose

The fuel-mixture for a drip-torch tank is usually four parts diesel fuel to one part, (blank).

Gasoline

A, (blank), divides one hose-line into two hose-lines.

Gated wye

Deploy from the, (blank), to avoid hose damage

Green

If you have to light a fusee,start by sliding the fusee onto a stick or tool handle if it doesn't already come with a, (blank).

Handle

Use, (blank), hose, for drafting water from an auxiliary water source such as a pond, stream, lake,m or swimming pool.

Hard Suction Hose

A, (blank), hose is designed to be rigid and non-collapsible because it must withstand a partial vacuum during drafting operations.

Hard suction hose

A Jacketed, lined fire hose is intended for, (blank), fire fighting. It consists of an internal rubber waterway protected on the outside by a single or double layer of a woven fabric or an external rubber covering.

Heavy

(Blank), are lengths of hose and accessories laid from a pump and extending to a point of delivery.

Hose Lays

A, (blank), is a spring-loaded, adjustable valve placed between the pump and the discharge hose. It bypasses water and relieves sudden line surges automatically to permit use of shutoff nozzles.

Hose-line pressure relief valves

As you extend attack lines around the perimeter of a fire, you may connect 1 inch lateral lines to the, (blank).

Hoseline Tees

A, (blank), is a device placed between sections of main 1 1/2 inch hose to extend a 1 inch hoseline laterally off the main.

Hoseline tee Note: The tee may be equipped with a shutoff valve

Use reducers and increasers to join different sized, (blank).

Hoses

You can check-out hand signals in the, (blank).

IRPG

The vast majority of wildland hose are lightweight versions of the, (blank), hose in 1 inch and 1 1/2 inch sizes.

Jacketed, lined fire hose

You should NOT ignite a drip torch with a, (blank or blank).

Lighter or Match

Working in the black you will use laterals primarily for, (blank), but you can also use them to protect the attack line from minor flare-ups.

Mop-up

You'll use a, (blank), hose for MOBILE ATTACK on very low-intensity fires & for mop-up.

Non-collapsible rubber hose

Backpack pumps discharge water when you operate a sliding piston pump in the, (blank). A stream of water will discharge each tie you move the pump handle out and then back in.

Nozzle

You use a variety of, (blank), to control water distribution during a wildland incident.

Nozzles

A fusee contains, (blank), in the body of the device.

Phosphorous

A, (blank)< nozzle has to be readjusted every time you open it.

Plastic forestry nozzle

A, (blank), merges two hose-lines into one hose-line.

Siamese

A, (blank), hose lay comprises lengths of hose connected together to reach the fire. The nozzle at the end of the hose regulates water flow and application.

Simple Hose Lay

(Blank), wrenches are used to loosen or tighten hose connections.

Spanner Wrenches

Use different thread adapters for connecting hose with different, (blank).

Threads

When unrolling a hose, the female end always points, (blank), the water source and the male end points toward the fire.

Toward

On a backpack pump keep the, (blank), pump lubricated with powdered graphite or non-oil-based lubricant. Never use oil or grease.

Trombone Pump

A, (blank), is a slim bit of soft rubber that fits into the female end of the hose and keeps water or foam from leaking out.

Washer

It is important to accompany your, (blank), usage with mechanized or hand tools.

Water

You'll use more, (blank), with a straight stream than with a fog stream.

Water

A, (blank), is a clever device that allows you to pump water from your tank through a static water source and then refill the tank at twice your pumping rate.

Water Ejector

If you cannot use a water source because it is too far below the level of the pump or if the distance between the water source and the pump is too great, you may use a, (blank).

Water Ejector

It is important to make sure that there is adequate, (blank), to match the intensity and size of the fire.

Water Flow

Plan for ample water supply in advance, including possible use of water, (blank),

Water Tenders