Angling the stream at the ceiling will cool fire gases, but then it will typically follow the ceiling until it hits the back wall. In this episode Ray McCormack discusses water mapping using smooth bore nozzle stream and how the water will travel through the room based on your technique.
Ray McCormack is a Lieutenant and thirty seven year veteran of the FDNY, Fire Department of New York. He is a panel member for both the UL Fire Stream Attack Study and Coordinated Fire Attack Study. He delivered the Keynote "True Values of a Firefighter" at FDIC in 2009. He was the co creator of Urban Firefighter Magazine. He lectures on tactics, leadership and culture in the American Fire Service.
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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 WITH US...
In standpipe operations the time may occur that you stretch short or just need more working length. Using an Increaser this evolution is simplified. Specially designed to be compact and without rocker lugs, Eric Tollund breaks down how to perform this operation using one. CONNECT WITH US Click Here...
Extending a line using a leader line tip or from a shutoff is an operation that can happen when a smaller line may be needed for maneuverability or mop up after a hit with a 2-1/2”. In this episode Jon Hall reviews this tactic and some considerations for extending the line and securing it. CONNECT...
In this episode Steve Robertson reviews the Bent and Straight Overhaul Tips.
