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Fire Hose
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02/06/2007

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Term
Fire Hose
Definition
A type of flexible tube used by firefighters to carry water under pressure from the source of water supply to a point where it is discharged.
Term
Sections
Definition
Fire Hose is most commonly cut & coupled into lengths (sections) of 50 - 100 ft. for convenience of handling & replacement.
Term
Soft Sleeve Hose
Definition
Used to transfer water from a pressureized water source, such as a fire hydrant, to the pump intake.

Sizes range from 2 1/2 - 6 in.
Term
Hard Suction Hose (Hard Sleeve)
Definition
Used primarily to draft water from an open water source.

Constructed of a rubberized, reinforced material designed to withstand the partial vacuum conditions created when drafting.

Sizes range from 2 1/2 - 6 in.
Term
NFPA 1961
Definition
Fire Hose
Term
NFPA 1963
Definition
Fire Hose Connections
Term
NFPA 1901
Definition
Automotive Fire Apparatus.

Requires Pumpers Carry;
15 ft of Large Soft Sleeve Hose
20 ft of Hard Suction Hose
1,200 ft of 2 1/2 in or Large Suppply Hose
400 ft of 1 1/2, 1 3/4, or 2 in Attack Hose.
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Causes of Fire Hose Damage
Definition
Mechanical
Thermal
Organic
Chemical
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