What is a booster hose?

Asked by: Erica Nelson

Booster Hose (aka Red Line) is a rubber-covered, thick-walled, flexible hose used to fight small fires. It retains its round cross-section when it is not under pressure and is usually carried on a reel on the fire truck, rather than being stored flat.

What is a booster line on a fire truck?

Booster line is a hose that is usually one inch in diameter and rubber jacketed. They are used on small fires using the water carried in an apparatus’ booster tank and are usually stored on reels. Also referred to as a red line. Booster Tank.

How much does a booster line flow?

The limited fire flow from a booster line, generally around 50 to 60 gpm, was usually sufficient for a small fire.

What psi do you pump a booster line?

Attack Hose-1” Booster Line
Requires High Pressure (approx. 200 psi)

What is a single jacket fire hose?

A single jacket hose has one cover protecting the inner rubber liner and a double jacket hose has two covers to protect the liner for increased durability and sometimes water pressure rating.

What are the yellow hoses attached to fire trucks?

The wide yellow hose in back carries water from the hydrant to the fire engine. In one of the compartments on the captain’s side of the truck, there are extra sections of hose. There are two extra sections of the 5-inch hose: a 25-foot and a 50-foot section.

What hoses are on a fire engine?

There are two types of intake hoses: the hard suction hose, and the soft sleeve hose. The hard suction hose works to draft water from below the pump, which prevents collapsing under vacuum conditions.

How long can a fire truck spray water?

Between 75 feet and 100 feet straight up, depending on water pressure. In practice, though, firefighters on the ground rarely attempt to reach higher than 40 feet with hoses.

How much water can flow through a 2.5-inch hose?

between 100 and 500 gallons per minute

How much water can a 2.5-inch nozzle deliver? Expect to flow between 100 and 500 gallons per minute depending upon the manufacturer. A great amount of water can be delivered using a 2.5-inch hoseline. This is what makes the 2.5-inch handline a versatile tool.

What are 4 hazards to hose lays?

4 Tactical methods of water application.

• Hot Spotting.
• Deluge.
• Containment.
• Exposure Protection.

What is the difference between single and double jacket fire hose?

The difference between single jacket and double jacket fire hoses is the number of polyester jackets. The double jacket hose has an extra layer of woven fabric that boasts a higher wearability in comparison to the single jacket hose.

Can one person operate a fire hose?

The one-firefighter hold down permits very little maneuverability at the nozzle, but can be operated safely by one firefighter for long periods of time.

How do I choose a fire hose?

As mentioned above, supply line hoses are best for high-volume water transfer. If high pressure is not needed, a rubber coated supply hose with a large diameter would be the best fit for the job. You will want to choose a smaller, jacket-lined hose if more pressure is called for.

Why are fire hoses different colors?

The colors indicate the rated water-flow capacity of that particular hydrant: Red indicates water-flow capacity of less than 500 gallons-per-minute (GPM). Orange indicates water-flow capacity of 500 to 999 GPM. Green indicates water-flow capacity of 1,000 to 1,499 GPM.

What size hose do firefighters use?

There are three standard-sized hoselines that the fire service uses as a front line attack line: 1½, 1¾ and 2½ inch. The remaining situations might involve large master streams or deck guns. The key with selecting the correct size line is quite simply getting the right amount of water on the fire.