What is a high rise hose?

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1. What is a high rise hose?
2. How many hose are in a high rise pack?
3. How do you make a high rise hose pack?
4. What is the purpose of a standpipe pack or high rise pack?
5. How heavy is a high-rise pack?
6. How do you pack a Cleveland load?
7. How do you fold a fire hose?
8. How do you pack a hose pack?
9. How much does 50 feet of fire hose weigh?
10. How many pounds does a firefighter have to carry?
11. What is a Crosslay hose?
12. How do you pack a triple layer hose?
13. What are two proper methods for rolling fire hose?
14. Which NFPA covers fire hose?
15. How do you pack a forestry hose?
16. How do you roll a wildland fire hose?
17. How much does 100 feet of fire hose weigh?
18. How much does a 50 foot 3 fire hose weigh?
19. What is the 9/11 stair challenge?
20. What does FF gear weigh?

What is a high rise hose?

High Rise Pack: defined as a bundle of hose that is packaged in a way to allow members to carry each bundle of hose to a location for deployment. High Rise Occupancy: any building that a standard pre-connect and apartment line evolution can not reach the seat of the fire.

How many hose are in a high rise pack?

A hose pack that allows one person to carry up to 150 ft. of 2" hose with nozzle and adapters for standard pipe hook-ups. This high-rise hose pack can also be used for wild land fires.

How do you make a high rise hose pack?

1:265:03Building the NFFF 2 1/2" High Rise Hose Pack - YouTubeYouTubeBeginn des vorgeschlagenen ClipsEnde des vorgeschlagenen ClipsBegin the first fold at the 32 inch mark. By folding at the 32 inch mark it will make sure that theMoreBegin the first fold at the 32 inch mark. By folding at the 32 inch mark it will make sure that the hose is long enough to clear the SCBA tank and is easy to carry without getting in the way.

What is the purpose of a standpipe pack or high rise pack?

It is an area where we can prepare and then deploy in a safe manner. This length allows us to use a length of hose to get from the floor below up to the fire floor followed by an additional 150 feet to get to the fire. In many jurisdictions, it's important to know the codes that govern standpipe placement.

How heavy is a high-rise pack?

approximately 42 pounds You will carry a 'high-rise pack' containing two sections of bundled 1 ¾-inch hoseline weighing approximately 42 pounds.

How do you pack a Cleveland load?

0:445:46Cleveland Load - YouTubeYouTube

How do you fold a fire hose?

0:5710:05Hose Pack Folding - YouTubeYouTube

How do you pack a hose pack?

2:1211:38Progressive Hose Pack - YouTubeYouTube

How much does 50 feet of fire hose weigh?

A 1 ¾-inch fire hose is approximately 20 pounds per 50 feet (dry). A 50-foot section of 2.5-inch fire hose when full might weigh 129 pounds and a 5-inch diameter fire hose weighs approximately 55 pounds per 50 feet dry (110 pounds per 100 feet dry) and more than 900 pounds when full!

How many pounds does a firefighter have to carry?

The department uniform consists of a fiberglass helmet, Nomex hood, bunker coat and pants, gloves and boots that collectively weigh roughly 30 pounds. Firefighters also wear a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) with a full 40-minute bottle of air that adds another 30 pounds.

What is a Crosslay hose?

A Mattydale lay, also called "cross-lay", "speedlay", and "transverse lay", is a method of storing hose on a fire engine. This method of storing hose is designed for rapid deployment of a hose line to attack a fire.

How do you pack a triple layer hose?

4:065:56Triple Layer Hose Deployment South Trail Fire & Rescue - YouTubeYouTube

What are two proper methods for rolling fire hose?

It can be done by laying both ends of the hose side by side. Then, roll the hose up from the fold side, making the hose into two side by side rolls, according to Prichard-Murray Volunteer Fire Department in Idaho. The end fold will have a decreased diameter, making it more compact and easier to carry.

Which NFPA covers fire hose?

NFPA 1962: Standard for the Care, Use, Inspection, Service Testing, and Replacement of Fire Hose, Couplings, Nozzles, and Fire Hose Appliances.

How do you pack a forestry hose?

2:016:28Hose Packs - Wildfire Initial Attack Tactics - YouTubeYouTube

How do you roll a wildland fire hose?

Rolling for Direct Use Similar to the straight roll method, lay the hose flat and without twists. Then, fold the hose in half, with the male end on top, about two feet away from the opposite, or female, end. Complete the roll from the fold end.

How much does 100 feet of fire hose weigh?

On average, a 100-foot section of 5-inch hose empty weighs 110 pounds. With water weighing 8.33 pounds per gallon, a 100-foot section of LDH filled with water will weigh approximately 944 pounds.

How much does a 50 foot 3 fire hose weigh?

While it depends on the materials used to make the hose, the average weight of a hose of this diameter is 0.34 pounds per foot (or about 20 pounds per 50 feet of length). “Inch and three-quarter” attack lines are best used for smaller fires.

What is the 9/11 stair challenge?

Thousands of first responders around the country participate in 9/11 Stair Climbs. They climb 110 flights (or 2,200 steps), which symbolizes the heroic as-cent that FDNY firefighters took on Sept. 11, 2001. The Stair Climbs are NOT timed race events.

What does FF gear weigh?

A firefighter's gear can weigh up-to 75 pounds. The basic gear includes a helmet, hood, pants, coat, gloves, and oxygen tank. Depending on what the situation dictates, more equipment may be necessary.