1. Fire Hose, Nozzles, Streams, and Foam16
Fire Hose, Nozzles, Streams, and Foam

2. Nozzles Give fire streams shape and direction Classified into groups:
Low-volume
Handline
Master stream
Shut-offs
Quarter-turn valve
Rotary control valve

3. Smooth-Bore Nozzles (1 of 3)
Consist of shut-off valve and smooth bore tips
Fit handlines and master stream devices

4. Smooth-Bore Nozzles (2 of 3)
Advantages:
Longer reach than combination fog nozzle
Capable of deeper penetration into burning materials
Operate at lower pressures
Extinguishes fire with less air movement

5. Smooth-Bore Nozzles (3 of 3)
Disadvantages:
Do not absorb heat as readily as fog streams
Not as effective as fog streams for hydraulic ventilation
Cannot change setting to produce a fog pattern