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Holding the Attack Line
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Not sure if you have seen these yet. Good Luck.
://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kieu1TUpDfU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUEwozQWWKY
We do not do residential lock-outs as a general rule. If we do get a call out for a residential lock-out we will first try to verify ownership. If we feel they are credible we will try to do the least amount of damage possible. We check every wind...
What types of accessories do you keep with your PP fan? I have heard of a bag of chocks and things like that.
Let me clearify, that I hold the hoseline right behind the nozzle at the coupling. I don't hold the nozzle (around the bail-behind the head) due to the fact of the gpm selector ring. I've acidentially changed my gpm's without knowing it. I've been...
I feel that pistol grips are a hindrance to hose deployment. While they can help to move the hose most firefighters forget to let go and get that nozzle out in front of them when it comes down to crunch time. While training is helpful, we cannot d...
The technique of not using a handle on a nozzle is a great way to operate, but I must agree that handles are just another tool in the toolbox. We have hand lines with and with out handles. There are uses for them so train using both applications.
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I use the nozzle to find possible holes in the floor while I'm crawling so I don't want to hold the nozzle. I do understand what you are saying and you do make a point with holding it out in front. The majority of the firefighters I've worked with...
The pistol grip is another tool in the box. It is appropriate at some times and not at others. If it is present you can always grab it, if you don't have it you have no choice in the matter. The nozzle should be out at arms length. You can really ...
Thanks Brother, just trying to pass it on.
Brandon Erbe hit the nail right on the head. Great job and great insight!
Good deal. I'll be looking for them. Thanks and keep up the good work brother.
Thanks Adam. We are doing an Engine & Ladder class on Friday in Illinois, and hope to get a few more videos up in the near future.
Hey that was a great video. Very well put together. Hope others will see that and loose them pistol grips. Get job on the video.
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- At 11:06pm on August 23, 2009,
Todd McKee said…
- http://www.prospectheightsfire.com/ <------- You can reach him easier here .... I hope this helps bro. Faster than I thought
- At 10:59pm on August 23, 2009,
Todd McKee said…
- yeah let me see if i can get a holdof him it might be a few days check back with me
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