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Firefighters normally use hose sections of 50 feet so that they can add sections or take away sections to make the needed length.
Many larger diameter hoses are used in lengths of 100 feet and can be connected for thousands of feet, if necessary. The friction losses inside smaller hoses would make longer hose lines impractical.
Many commercial buildings include "standpipes" in their construction so that a firefighter can simply carry 150 feet of hose (in a "high-rise pack") inside the building, connect it to the standpipe outlet, and use water pressure in the standpipe to fill the hose and put out the fire where the nozzle is directed.
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What do firefighters hold when they put out a fire?
A hose which lets out a very strong amont of water.
Who puts out a fire using a hose?
Firefighters use hoses to transfer water to the fire and put it out. Trivia: Fire Brigades were established early in Colonial America.
What is a sentence for hydrant?
A hydrant is a type of water pipe that sits straight up for a fire hose to be attached to. One example sentence is, "The firefighters attached their hose to the fire hydrant near the store to put out the fire in the building next to it."
How many firefighters go in a fire truck during a fire?
It depends upon what type of truck and the mission assigned to it. Many pumpers that have water and hose are manned with between 3 and 5 firefighters. Ladder trucks usually have 4 or 5 and rescues can have up to 6. But it varies due to local needs
What is a fire hose used for?
Fire hose is typically utilized to fight fires. Fire hose is also used for irrigation or pumping purposes. There are also some other unique uses of fire hose including: * Used as softeners in rigging to protect slings * Watering and De-watering * Dust Suppression and Control * Landscaping, Sand Bags, Drip Hoses for Watering Plans * Pumping waters * Marina Bumpers * For Zoos for animal hammocks and climbing rope
Do firefighters work inside or outside?
They work both inside and outside, depending on the situation. In cases of building fires, they normally put the fire out using the hose outside, but firefighters go inside to search for any people left in the fire. In cases of wild fires, they obviously work outside to help control the fire before it spreads too much.
Why does a fire house have a handle on each side of the nozzle?
When Firefighters pump water through the hose, the water exits at a very fast rate. There is so much energy and water that it becomes hard to grip a hose without handles.
How do firefighting use math?
Firefighters use math when calculating things such as friction loss in hose lines and pump pressures when operating at a fire. Many firefighters are cross trained as paramedics, and use math to calculate I.V. fluid drip rates and drug dosages.
When did fire hydrants come into use?
A fire hydrant comes in use when there is a fire by a house, building of anywhere close by. Firefighters will attach the hose to the hydrant to spray the water in the fire. ( I mean, have you ever heard of dragging tons of water around town all day??) I hope this answers your question!
Why are fire extinguishers used?
Because it is usually cheaper than keeping five firefighters and a hose exactly where you might need it in a hurry. Seriously, though, fire extinguishers play an important role in fire prevention by providing an inexpensive, portable and quickly available suppression system.
What is fire hose?
it is a hose
What is a hose fire?
it is a hose
