Knowing your response area can pay off big time. Get out and walk the buildings to get the engine perspective!
Nozzle technique matters. If someone tells you it doesn’t they are misinformed. You must practice to be better.
If you are the second engine in do you know what you will be doing? You may not be doing the routine; be ready!
Remember to position the engine for maximum effectiveness. That could be distant from the fire or opposite.
The stream can work quickly and it can work slowly; how it is manipulated matters. Get coverage over the area.
Do you understand and know the power of booster water from the deck gun?
Calling for water in the line is all about being ready for it; the shorter the stretch, the quicker the water.
Your inline wye tells a story of sufficient hoseline placement if you set it up that way. How much is in front?
If your crew swaps out nozzles every day from the previous shift, work out a consensus.
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FDIC 2016: The Chief Officer’s Role in Creating Enhanced Engine Operations, Ray McCormack
