Training Minutes: Experience-Based Tips for the Nozzle Firefighter

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In this Training Minutes video, Fort Walton Beach (FL) Battalion Chief Shannon Stone and company discuss nozzle handling tips gleaned from real-world experience, including body positioning to reduce fatigue from nozzle management, sweeping compartments effectively, and more.

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