• Identify the three types of damage fire hose can be subjected to • Understand how to care for fire hose on the fire ground and in the station • Identify who repairs and tests fire hose and the processes involved
The standard for suction hose coupling threads was adopted in 1955. The present standard covers the 11 standard sizes of threaded connections from ¾ in. (19 mm) to 8 in. (200 mm). See Annex B for a detailed history of fire hose coupling thread standardization in the United States.
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Providing us with the IDM (Inside Diameter-Male) and ODM (Outside Diameter-Male) and the thread type or how, where, and what the fitting will be used for will aid us in finding the correct fitting for your application.
Fire hoses are commonly cut and coupled in sections of 50 or 100 feet. The size of the hose refers to its inside diameter. The three standard sizes of hose lines are 11/2, 13/4, and 21/2 inches.
Storz is a type of hose coupling that connects using interlocking hooks and flanges. Amongst other uses, it has been widely employed on fire hoses in firefighting applications.
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NFPA 1001 Fire Hose
Fire fighters also need to possess a solid knowledge of the various types of fire hoses and hose couplings, basic hose lay procedures, the handling of hose lines, and service testing to ensure the integrity of the hose.
Why is it important to understand the function and proper uses of each type of hose carried on your apparatus? 2. What are the advantages of using a master stream appliance on this fire?
Couplings BS336 Instantaneous or Storz or other international coupling types wired-in for safety & security.Standards BS 6391 Type 2 (40 bar) and many other International Standards. Hose Construction Jacket 100 % polyester high tenacity yarn, circular woven, warp threads 2-ply twisted, twill weave or plain weave Max. change in length 3%
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