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Taking the hydrant

I am interested in finding out how other departments take thier hydrants. We use 5" hose with stroz connections. We fold the end of the hos…

Started by Bob Shovald

31 Oct 22, 2009
Reply by Shareef Abdu Nur

Drilling on stretching in actual occupancies

Perhaps this seems like a silly post, but I'm wondering if anyone actually practices stretching their hoselines in anything other than a dr…

Started by Tim Linke

6 Jun 17, 2009
Reply by Jim Miller

Firefighting "grenade"

I'm extremely interested to hear some views on this piece of "brand new technology." Here's a series of videos on thier website. The site a…

Started by Joe Pantaleo

0 Jun 12, 2009

2 1/2 in the High Rise Pack??

What are your thoughts on using all 2 1/2 in a high rise pack? We currently use two 75ft lengths of 1 3/4 connected to a 6 ft section of 2…

Started by Joe Pantaleo

10 May 16, 2009

CAFS for Supported Interior Attacks on Residential and Commercial Events

I have some specific questions regarding the use of CAFS on interior fire attack: 1)Do you use CAFS lines for supported interior attacks?…

Started by scott corrigan

14 Apr 3, 2009
Reply by Mark Cummins

First due and no truck in sight...

It has been a little slow here in the Start Water group, so I thought I would start a new thread to get the pace back up a bit.... This sc…

Started by Eric Hankins

16 Mar 1, 2009
Reply by Ricky Teter

Fire scenario: three story, type V multiple dwelling.

First, the building: • Three story multiple dwelling, Type V (dimensional lumber) with brick veneer • 20 units per floor • Center hallways,…

Started by Art Zern

11 Feb 18, 2009
Reply by Todd Trudeau

Planning For water supply & Transport

Holy Numbers. I have recently been enrolled by my FD in a University course for Company officers. And the subject for my next assignment is…

Started by Wayne Benner Jr

5 Feb 9, 2009
Reply by Tom Hofland

Smoothbore Vs Fog/Automatic for Standpipes

Brother, I voted on todays quick vote on the magazines homepage, What kind of nozzle do you have on your high-rise pack? Smooth bore 40% F…

Started by Russ Chapman

42 Dec 31, 2008
Reply by L. Chapel

Tactical Application of Compressed Air Foam

Hey All, As soon as I posted this I noticed the previos discussion on CAFS. I must not have been paying attention and missed that one. Any…

Started by Sean Stumbaugh

1 Dec 11, 2008
Reply by Larry Lasich

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