High-Rise Fire Group

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So many cities have High-Rise structures and the tactics used by various departments varies as much as the cities themselves. The group is designed to allow Metro-City and Big-City firefighters discuss this challenging aspect of our jobs.
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Twin donut roll and self locking twin donut roll

by Ben Winford

Jun 21, 2010

Hey guys hope all is well. I just got a rookie school in december of 2009 I was looking at some of our JPR's and one is clean and inspect hose. After you clean and inspect the hose we put it back into service and it has two options other thatn the straight and donut. It has a twin donut and a self locking donut roll just wondering if any one had any video or pics of either one. And are these rolls used much now days. Thanks, ALWAYS a ROOKIE
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    Michael Bricault (ret)

    -In my humble opinion, the Self Locking Donut roll is such an antiquated and ineffective notion as to make it a miserable P.O.S. that should be abandon without delay.
    -Any department still using a Self Locking Donut roll should explore the many and varied tactically advantageous options available for carrying hose in a high rise operation.
    -Besides the always reliable and useful Stair Case Carry and the Shoulder Fold, I would suggest exploring the Cleveland Load which is a very well thought out and advantageous load.

    Sep 23, 2010