Title: Identify procedures for handling an obstructed or damaged fire nozzle.
Course: Public Safety I (15101-I) > Section: FIREFIGHTING: Using Water Supply, Hoses, and Nozzles

Identification should include

- a visual inspection
- use of the flush feature
- breakaway nozzles
- procedures for repair or taking the nozzle out of service.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the characteristics of a faulty stream?
- What can clog or obstruct a nozzle?
- Which methods can a firefighter employ to correct an obstruction?
- When should a nozzle be removed from service?