Company-Level Hoseline Deployment Drills
William Off shares some firefighter training ideas for company-level drills on hoseline deployment.
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FDIC International 2023: Kuriyama Products Nozzle and Hoselines
Learn about Kuriyama hose and new Viper nozzles.
FDIC Int’l 2023 Postscript: Ray McCormack Talks HEN Nozzles Outside the ICC
HEN Nozzles advisor and retired FDNY Lieutenant Ray McCormack led this demonstration of the world's first adjustable smooth-bore nozzle.
Firefighter Fundamentals: Handline Deployment and Nozzle Control
Mandy George offers an overview of the fundamentals of hoseline use for structural firefighting operations.
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Drawn by Fire: Show Your Passion!
Never be ashamed or discouraged to show your passion for the greatest calling known to man, says Paul Combs.
Flow Parameters: Intermittent Cooling vs. Continuous Cooling
Ray McCormack compares 'Stop and Flow' and 'Flow and Move' techniques for application of water during fire attack.
The Importance of Stream Choice
Ray McCormack reviews some things firefighters must consider when selecting a hose stream for fire attack.
Firefighting Fridays: The 15/16-Inch Nozzle
Jeff Shupe and other members of Strategic Fire Training consider the use of this nozzle on the fireground, its advantanges and application, and more.
Humpday Hangout: Smooth vs. Fog Nozzles: Are We Still Having This Debate?
Rick Lasky, Scott Thompson, Terry McGrath, and John Salka weigh in on the seemingly eternal smooth bore vs. fog nozzle debate.
The Two-Inch Hose in the Modern Era
Jeff Shupe discusses why this firefighting option is an excellent size attack line for immediate large flow.
Engine Company Ops: Checking the Pattern
So why do firefighters check the nozzle before making entry into a burning structure? Mark van der Feyst reviews some of the tactical considerations.
Drawn by Fire: Nozzle Therapy
The combination nozzle is still a powerful tool in the hands of those who know how to use it. More from Paul Combs.