1. Water Supply (Fire Fighter II)
CHAPTER 16
Water Supply
(Fire Fighter II) 1

2. Fire Fighter II Objectives
Describe how to perform a service test on a fire hose.
List the information that should be noted on a hose record. 2

3. Causes of Hose Damage Mechanical damage Heat and cold Chemicals Mildew3

4. Hose Inspections Test each length of hose at least annually.
Perform visual hose inspections at least quarterly.
Hose records provide a written history of each individual length of fire hose. 4

5. Summary Fire hose should be inspected per NFPA standards.
Common causes of hose damage are mechanical, heat and cold, chemical, and mildew.
Visual hose inspections should be performed quarterly. 5