In this episode, Kyle Romagus introduces the Flat Load and explains why it remains one of the most versatile and widely used hose loads in the fire service. He covers the foundational setup, its advantages, and how the design allows for flexibility and simplicity on the fireground. Whether for preconnects or static beds, the Flat Load sets the standard for clean, efficient deployment.
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Kyle Romagus is a veteran with East Montgomery County Fire Department since 2002, holds the rank of Battalion Chief and is in love with engine work. Kyle is the owner of Smoothbore Cartel and founder of Engine Company Resurrection. Kyle teaches engine operations for several well-known fire service instructor groups such as:
• FD tactics
• Brothers in Battle
• County Fire Tactics
• Oathkeepers engine cadre
and is also the admin of engine company resurrection. His primary objective is share knowledge about the value of Engine work with his fellow firefighters.
Kyle travels the country providing lectures and hands on training on engine company skills and provides one of the most compelling lectures on fire attack in the industry.
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A well-built Flat Load starts with proper loading technique. In this episode, Kyle Romagus walks through step-by-step how to load the Flat Load for both preconnect and static beds. He shares practical tips for managing folds, couplings, and hose layers to create a clean, efficient load that deploys...
When the stretch involves long distances and/or obstacles, the Inverted Flat Load provides a practical solution. In this episode, Kyle Romagus demonstrates how to invert the load to improve deployment and line control. He covers how this adjustment can make the Flat Load work better as a shoulder...
The Triple Flat Load variation offers another option that offers more control in a compact stretch. In this episode, Kyle Romagus explains how deploy the Flat Load as a triple toad configuration, highlighting its advantages for a short, obstacle free stretch showing the flat load’s adaptability on...
In this episode, Kyle Romagus demonstrates the Take and Break method for the Flat Load. This approach allows firefighters to quickly break the flat load and take what they need after estimating the stretch. Romagus explains how to perform the technique, when to use it, and how it supports smooth...
