Demonstrate the use of valves, valve devices, hose-fitting appliances, and tools used with hoses.
Demonstration should include
- identifying types of valves and valve devices
- choosing the correct valves for a given fire situation
- identifying hose-fitting appliances
- identifying adapters
- identifying tools used with hoses
- choosing the correct hose-fitting appliances, adapters, and tools for given fire situations.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How is a section of hose replaced in a charged line? Why might this need to be done?
- How is a charged hose line reduced or extended? Why might this need to be done?
- How are two or more lines joined into one line? Why might this need to be done?