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The Right Place Now we have the right line for our fire conditions and we have determined the correct length that will enable us to reach the seat of the fire. Now we must determine the right place to put that line into operation. We can ask ourselves three questions… 1)...

Last week I introduced you to the theory of the 3 R’s and we reviewed the first R  the right line. Today I will discuss selecting and stretching the “right length”. The Right Length In order for us to reach the seat of the fire we must ensure that we have...

“As the first line goes, so goes the fire” As an officer or crew member of an engine company the extinguishment of the fire is the backbone of your mission. The initial line you choose to stretch will determine how well the overall operation goes. When you roll up on your next...

One of the key components to an engine company’s success at the scene of a fire is a coordinated and consistent effort. You must have a plan of attack and be trained and prepared to carry out the plan every time you hit the street. Many departments have written standard operating...

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...

Most recently the NPFA has issued changes to its’ standard for “Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Services”, aka NFPA 1981. As emergency service personnel we all should become familiar with this standard and how the...