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Modified Minuteman: 2-1/2″ Forward Stretch (Ep #107)

When it comes to standpipe operations, a well-placed 2-1/2″ line can make all the difference. In this episode, Brian Brush demonstrates the Modified Minuteman 2-1/2″ forward stretch in a standpipe setting. He walks through deployment and flaking techniques that help ensure a smooth...

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Modified Minuteman: 1-3/4″ Forward Stretch (Ep #106)

The forward stretch is one of the most common and critical hose deployments. In this episode, Brian Brush demonstrates how the Modified Minuteman setup simplifies and improves a 1-3/4″ forward stretch. From flaking the bundle to charging the line, Brush walks through the key steps that make...

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Modified Minuteman: Why The Bundle? (Ep #105)

What makes the Modified Minuteman load stand out from the rest? Brian Brush breaks down why bundling matters as he explains the purpose behind the Modified Minuteman and how this hose load can improve deployment, mobility, and line management on the fireground. Whether you are stretching from the...

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Evaluation and Maintenance (Ep #104)

In Dave Fornell’s Fire Stream Management Handbook, Evaluation and Testing is covered thoroughly in its own dedicated chapter.  In this episode Dave discusses what goes into doing it properly and the importance of being diligent in your efforts to be successful on the fire ground.  CONNECT...

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Utilizing some of the country’s top engine company instructors, we are checking our emotions at the door and presenting the pros and cons of the relevant engine company topics in the fire service. Part Art. Part Science.

This educational video series will be sure to leave you a better informed about nozzles, flows, your fire flow system, and engine company operations as a discipline.

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