Title: Test hose function.
Course: Firefighting II (15152-II) > Section: Working with Hose Tools and Appliances

Testing should include following the steps in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How often should hoses undergo testing?
- How much does a coupling need to move while a hose is in use to indicate the coupling may be loose or damaged?
- What are the primary indicators that a hose segment needs to be repaired or replaced?