Eliminating the Nozzle Shutoff to Extend Hoselines
Ray McCormack discusses a potential failure point when using the first line's shutoff to extend the attack hoseline, and offers a solution.
3 min read
Hoselines
As goes the first line, so goes the fire, the old saying goes. The primary weapon on firefighters everywhere, hose is the means of conveying water to the fire for extinguishment. Access our training library on hose stretches, hose loads, hose packs, hoseline selection, nozzles, and everything the effective engine company firefighter needs to put the fire out.
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Firefighting Fundamentals: Fire Hose
Mike Ciampo reviews some of the basics of fire hose, including construction, storage, and how firefighters use them on the fireground.
7 min read
Strategies for Conducting a Well-Hole Stretch
Ray McCormack analyzes structural elements, challenges, and tactics that firefighters must consider when performing a well-hole stretch.
11 min read
Without the Protection of a Hoseline: The Uncomfortable Reality
Operating without a hoseline is not something firefighters should always do, but it should be something we are prepared to do.
15 min read
Must View
Humpday Hangout: Vertical Stretches
Mike Dugan, Bill Gustin, and the other members of the panel consider vertical hose stretches with guest Ray McCormack.
Water Supply and Pumping
Jeff Shupe and other members of Strategic Fire Training—Jeff Diederich, Chad Gruver, and Hydeman—review water supply and different types of pumping.
More Hoselines
Introducing Kochek’s New Premium and Standard Attack Hose Lines
These hose lines provide Better & Best options for double jacket, single jacket, and rubber covered attack hose.
2 min read
FDIC International 2023: Kuriyama Products Nozzle and Hoselines
Learn about Kuriyama hose and new Viper nozzles.
1 min read
The Importance of Stream Choice
Ray McCormack reviews some things firefighters must consider when selecting a hose stream for fire attack.
3 min read
Mitigating the Fire Escape Advance
Alexander Degnan offers a multistory building fire tactic that gives firefighting crews another, rarely considered option for advancing hose.
15 min read
Hose Bundle Hookup
Brian Brush reviews how to build and use a 100-foot modified minuteman bundle to finish your hose loads.
5 min read
Two Northumberland County (PA) Drivers Run Over Fire Hoses During Active Fire
The two are accused of running over three sections of fire hoses during an active structure fire in Kulpmont earlier this month.
2 min read
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.
15 min read
Mercedes Textiles Innovates to Fight the Fire, Not the Hose
Mercedes to launch the most advanced 2” attack line that delivers 210-300 GPM flows with 30% less weight – offering an alternative to the challenges…
3 min read
