Hose Practices

Hose PracticesIntermediateSFFMA Objectives: 4-02.01 4-02.0510Hrs Received

Hose AppliancesAny piece of hardware used with fire hose to deliver waterFirefighter II132(Continued)

Hose AppliancesValvesControl flow of water in hoselines, at hydrants, at pumpersBall valvesGate valvesButterfly valvesClapper valvesFirefighter II133(Continued)

Hose AppliancesValve devicesAllow number of hoselines operating on fire ground to be increased/decreasedWye appliancesSiamese appliancesFirefighter II134(Continued)

Hose AppliancesValve devicesWater thief appliancesLarge-diameter hose appliancesHydrant valves

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Firefighter II136DISCUSSION QUESTIONWhat are some other names for hydrant valves?

Hose AppliancesFittingsFirefighter II137(Continued)

Hose AppliancesIntake strainersDevices attached to drafting end of hard intake to keep debris from entering fire pumpGuidelines for useFirefighter II138

Hose ToolsHose rollerPrevents damage to hose that can occur when dragged over sharp corners such as roof edges, windowsillsFirefighter II139(Continued)

Hose ToolsHose rollerConsists of metal frame with two or more rollersCan be used for protecting rope from similar edges

Firefighter II1310(Continued)Hose ToolsHose jacketCan be installed on ruptured section of hoseline to temporarily close rupture

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Hose ToolsHose jacketConsists of hinged two-piece metal cylinderMade in two sizesEncloses hose so can operate at full powerCan be used to connect mismatched hoseFirefighter II1312(Continued)Hose ToolsHose clampCan be used to stop flow of water in hoselineFirefighter II1313(Continued)

Hose ToolsHose clampThree types Screw-down, press-down, hydraulic pressCan injure firefighters/damage hose Several general rules for use

Firefighter II1314(Continued)Hose ToolsSpannerUsed to tighten/loosen couplingsMay have other built-in featuresFirefighter II1315(Continued)

Hose ToolsHydrant wrenchUsed to remove caps from hydrant outlets, open hydrant valvesEquipped with pentagonal opening fitting most standard hydrant operating nutsMay be equipped with spannerFirefighter II1316(Continued)Hose ToolsRubber mallet Strike lugs to tighten/loosen couplingsHose bridge/rampHelp prevent damage to hoseShould be used where hose laid across streetFirefighter II1317(Continued)Hose ToolsHose bridge/ramp Can be positioned over small spillsCan be used as chafing blocks

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Hose ToolsChafing blocksUsed to protect fire hose where subjected to rubbing from vibrationsUseful where intake hose comes in contact with pavementMay be wood, leather, old truck tiresFirefighter II1319(Continued)

Hose ToolsHose strap, hose rope, hose chainUsed to carry, pull fire hoseProvide more secure means to handle pressurized hose when applying waterFirefighter II1320

Hose Loading GuidelinesLoad large-diameter hose with all couplings near front of bedDo not pack too tightly; should permit gloved hand between folds

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Accordion LoadDerives name from manner in which it appears after loadingProcedureAdvantagesFirefighter I1322

Horseshoe LoadNamed for way it appears after loadingProcedureAdvantageDisadvantagesFirefighter I1323

(Continued)Horseshoe LoadIn single hose load, may be started on either sideSteps for split hose bed

Firefighter I1324Flat LoadEasiest to loadSuitable for any size supply hoseBest way for large-diameter hoseAdvantageDisadvantage

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Courtesy of Sam Goldwater.Flat LoadMay be started on either side of single hose bedIn split hose bed, lay first length against partition with coupling hanging appropriate distance below hose bedLarge-diameter hoseFirefighter I1326Finishes for Forward LaysDesigned to facilitate making hydrant connectionNot as elaborate as finishes for reverse laysFirefighter I1327(Continued)Finishes for Forward LaysStraight finishLast length or two of hose flaked loosely back and forth across top of hose loadAssociated with forward-lay operationHydrant wrench, gate valve, adapters strapped to hose near female couplingFirefighter I1328

Finishes for Reverse LaysReverse horseshoe finishSimilar to horseshoe loadOne or two 100-foot (30 m) lengths of hoseCan be used with any size attack hoseCan be used for preconnected lineCan be loaded in two or three layersCan be pulled from bed for arm carryFirefighter I1329(Continued)Finishes for Reverse LaysReverse horseshoe finishFirefighter I1330

(Continued)Finishes for Reverse LaysSkid load finishFolding last three lengths of hose into compact bundle on top of rest of loadBegins by forming 3+ pull loops extending beyond end of hose loadRest of hose accordion-folded across hose used to form pull loopsFirefighter I1331(Continued)Finishes for Reverse LaysFirefighter I1332

Preconnected Hose Loads for Attack LinesPrimary lines used for fire attack by most departmentsConnected to discharge valve, placed in area other than main hose bedRange from 50-250 feet (15-75 m)Can be carried in several placesFirefighter I1333Preconnected Flat LoadAdaptable for varying widths of hose bedsOften used in transverse bedsSimilar to flat load for large supply hose exceptPreconnectedLoops provided to aid in pulling from bedFirefighter I1334

Triple Layer LoadBegins with hose folded in three layersDesigned to be pulled by one personDisadvantageCan be used for all sizes attack linesOften preferred for larger linesFirefighter I1335

Minuteman LoadDesigned to be pulled, advanced by oneAdvantagePays off shoulder as firefighter advances toward fireWell suited for narrow hose bedDisadvantagesFirefighter I1336

Booster Hose ReelsUsed for booster linesMay be mounted in any of several places on apparatusShould be loaded one layer at a time in an even mannerMay be hand- or power-operatedFirefighter I1337

Guidelines When Laying HoseDo not ride in standing position to lay hose when apparatus movingDrive apparatus at speed no greater than one that allows couplings to clear tailboard as hose leaves bedLay hose to one side of roadwayFirefighter I1338Forward LayFirefighter I1339

(Continued)Forward LayHose laid from water source to fireUsed when source is a hydrant and pumper must be positioned near fireHose beds should be loaded so first coupling off is femaleOperation

Firefighter I1340(Continued)Forward LayAdvantagesDisadvantagesInformation for firefighter at hydrantMaking hydrant connectionUsing four-way hydrant valvesFirefighter I1341Reverse LayFirefighter I1342(Continued)

Reverse LayHose laid from fire to water sourceUsed when pumper must first go to fire location so size-up can be made before laying supply lineMost expedient way to lay hose if apparatus must stay close to waterFirefighter I1343(Continued)Reverse LayHose beds should be loaded so first coupling off hose bed is maleHas become standard method for setting up relay pumping operation when using 2-inch or 3-inch (65 or 77 mm) hose as supply lineFirefighter I1344(Continued)Reverse LayLong lays of large hose may require pumper at hydrant to increase pressure in supply hoseMost direct way to supplement pressure, set up drafting operationsDisadvantages

Firefighter I1345(Continued)Reverse LayProcedures if operation involves two pumpersDoes not require four-way hydrant valveAlso used when pumper arrives at fire and must work alone for extended timeFirefighter I1346(Continued)Reverse LayMaking hydrant connections with soft intake hoseMaking hydrant connections with hard intake hose

Firefighter I1347Split LayFirefighter I1348

(Continued)Split LayAny of a number of ways to lay multiple supply hoses with a single engineVarious typesIf equipped with sexless couplings, direction of lay is unimportantMay other options when hose bed is dividedFirefighter I1349Practical ExercisesFirefighter shall:Identify, select, and demonstrate the use of the following nozzles:Fog Nozzle (1 & 2 )Smooth Bore NozzleDeck GunBlitzfireFirefighter shall:Demonstrate all hand hose laysFirefighter shall:Demonstrate all hydrant to fire apparatus hose connections