Armchair Quarterback Video - Week 3

[u/karazykid]

This video popped up on my recom'd videos today and thought I would share it with everyone. This video is helmet cam footage of an apartment fire, and you can view it here. Please remember to stick to the rules, and keep your posts civil.

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[u/dontbthatguy]

Right off the bat I love that the first due engine laid in. That is an SOP in my department and is strictly followed unless the closest hydrant is past the house.

A neighboring town first due goes right to the house with 2nd due making up the supply, and it's burned them (no pun intended) a few times running out of tank water.

So many things can happen as companies arrive. Radio confusion on who is 2nd due or improper size ups could lead to watersupply not being established.

One critique is the spaghetti next to the truck. It urks me when people are insufficient in flaking out line. It is so simple 1 guy can do it though it's easier with two.

Just grab the nozzle and 4 folds of hose (should give you 50ft +/- a few feet) and tuck it under your arm.

Then grab a random fold in the middle of what is left and pull it off WITHOUT letting go of the random fold.

Walk to the fire door and when the random fold your holding gets tight, let it go. (this should flake out from the bed, to fold you were holding in a straight line.)

Now you have the nozzle and the first 4 folds with you. Keep holding that and walk right to your point of entry.

Drop the bundle you have. find the coupling and place it right at the entry point. (You may have to flake out from the fold you were holding to the bundle at this in a zig zag if there is hose left over.)

Now walk away holding the nozzle till the line is straight then walk back. You will have the coupling and nozzle at your knees as your masking up and calling for water. Bleed the line entirely out while checking your stream (do this long enough so the pump operator has time to set his pressure.) Now all you have to do is chase out any kinks and your ready to fight fire.

I see a lot of guys just grab the nozzle and go. When you begin your fire attack, you are now dragging all of the hose when you move. If you use the first 50 ft method, you are only dragging around that first 50 inside the structure.

I hope I explained that somewhat clearly. If anyone knows what I am talking about and can explain it better please do. If anyone has any other questions I will do my best to answer them.