Hose Management in 5-Story Stairwell
Hose Management
‘The weight of the coupling will suck this whole line down so we’ve got to tie this off. We’re always gonna tie it off below the coupling.’
Hose Management in 5-Story Stairwell
Hose Management
Fire Hose Management Through Stairwells
This structure fire training video provides fire hose management training. This firefighter training teaches firefighters to navigate stairs safely while also maintaining efficiency, ultimately resulting in quicker fire suppression. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: So I’m going five times further. If I can go in the center of the stairwell here. So one fist, if I can get two fists in there, that’s …
Upstairs Fire Hose Management Firefighter Training
This structure fire training video provides upstairs fire hose management, teaching firefighters how to efficiently move fire hose upstairs in a structure fire. Firefighters train on moving upstairs while maintaining control of the fire hose. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: “Be cognoscente of the condition of the stairs. Double check them, make sure they’re not spongy or anything like that.” INSTRUCTOR TIPS Let’s …
‘Take the nozzle. Advance and pin the hose to the ground so you don’t lose control of it. Then using your big muscles, pull it up the stairs.’
Two Person Hose Team Upstairs – ‘When Things Go Bad’
Hose Management
Know Your Local Fire District’s Limitations
Cartoon by Sam Wallace
Taming the Fire Hose
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Fire Hose Preparation for Ladders
This structure fire training video provides fire hose management training, teaching firefighters how to prepare fire hose for safe ladder operations. Proper fire hose preparation keeps the firefighter safe when climbing on ladders while also maintaining efficiency. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: So, it’s pretty darn easy nozzle wise, there is a thing that I will show you for this piece once you …
Landing Zone “HOT LOAD” Training Scenario
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