Understanding Fire Hoses and Nozzles

Which of the following is a type of fire hose commonly used for interior firefighting operations?

• Booster hose

• Attack hose

• Forestry hose

• Suction hose

What is the primary purpose of a fire hose appliance?

• To extinguish fires directly

• To connect, divide, or control water flow in hoses

• To store hoses

• To repair damaged hoses

Which nozzle type allows the firefighter to adjust the pattern of the water stream?

• Smooth bore nozzle

• Fog nozzle

• Piercing nozzle

• Cellar nozzle

What is the main function of a wye appliance in fire hose operations?

• To combine two hose lines into one

• To divide one hose line into two

• To increase water pressure

• To filter debris from water

Which of the following is a recommended step in fire hose maintenance?

• Store hoses while wet

• Inspect hoses for damage after each use

• Drag hoses over sharp objects

• Leave hoses in direct sunlight

Which type of fire hose is designed to be connected to a hydrant and supply water to a pumper?

• Attack hose

• Forestry hose

• Supply hose

• Booster hose

What is the primary use of a smooth bore nozzle?

• To create a wide fog pattern

• To deliver a solid, straight stream of water

• To mix foam with water

• To cool hot gases

Which appliance is used to combine two separate hose lines into one?

• Wye

• Siamese

• Gated wye

• Reducer

What is the function of a hose clamp?

• To increase water pressure

• To temporarily stop water flow in a hose

• To connect two hoses

• To clean the hose

Which of the following is NOT a type of fire hose nozzle?

• Fog nozzle

• Smooth bore nozzle

• Ball valve nozzle

• Piercing nozzle