Humpday Hangout: Vertical Stretches
Mike Dugan, Bill Gustin, and the other members of the panel consider vertical hose stretches with guest Ray McCormack.
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Live at FDIC: Main Street Firefighting
Hosts Chris Tobin and Lex Shady are joined by David Mellen and Ray McCormack at FDIC International 2023.
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.
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Performing a 361
Firefighters can enhance their size-up by considering alternative entry points for hoseline deployment, says Ray McCormack.
Training Minutes: The Scissor Door
Ray McCormack explains how to deal with scissor doors when advancing a hoseline on a fire.
Training Minutes: The Backup Firefighter Position
Ray McCormack gives important tips on proper movement and technique by the backup firefighter during hoseline advancement.
Training Minutes: Hoselines: The Bounce
Ray McCormack explains how to use "The Bounce," a floor-sweeping technique that allows firefighters to clear debris for the forward advance.
Training Minutes: Proper Nozzle Handling Technique
Ray McCormack discusses how to handle the nozzle when trying to bring a hoseline into a fire room.
To Be or Not to Be Supplied
Should fire departments consider a major shift to their fire attack methodology? Not until a comprehensive review is undertaken, argues Ray McCormack.
Humpday Hangout: The FDNY Engine Company Manual
Frank Leeb and Ray McCormack join Mike Dugan, Bill Gustin, and the rest of the panel to discuss the FDNY's Engine Operations Manual.
Tightrope Fire Attack
Ray McCormack discusses a pitfall for the engine company where temperatures rebound during fire attack. So how do we avert this?