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Now that we have decided which mode of attack is appropriate and what our needed fire flow should be we can now select the appropriate size attack line. Top 3 Factors For Selecting The Best Hose Line: 1. Fire Flow Necessity and the Conditions We Face: As firefighters we are...

Now that we have determined the appropriate “Mode of Attack” we need to determine what the fire flow needs are for the fire we are confronted with. Many fire departments establish a minimum acceptable fire flow (target flow) in their standard operating procedures...

By: Bryan T. Smith Welcome back to the 5 Minute Engine Clinic!  In the last issue we discussed the nozzle. In today’s issue we will dig even deeper and review the smoothbore nozzle. Click here to begin: 5 minute engine smoothbore nozzle NEW When your have read the article I...

Welcome to Volume 1, Issue #1 of the  5 Minute Engine Clinic! This is my way to bring you concise, detailed training material that you can use for yourself, your shift, your battalion or your department. It takes just 5 minutes but in the end it generates discussion and thoughts...

Rule #1 Love it & Honor it! The fire service has enough posers and T-shirt firefighters! The fire service needs clear headed dedicated people of strong character. Who are passionate about helping others and willing to pay the price day in and day out to master the art of...