South Metro Fire Rescue PIO – Just after 1 p.m. Firefighters at South Metro Station 41 smelled smoke. When they looked outside they saw a fence and the rear of a town home in flames. The crew immediately called for more units, put on protective gear and advanced hose 300 feet to the fire. Their fast action kept the flames from spreading inside where 1 person was asleep. No injuries occurred and investigators were called to the scene.
FDIC 2017:
Estimating the Stretch: The Long and Short of Engine Work
The preconnected cross-lay has ruined firefighters’ ability to see beyond 200 feet. This course examines the fundamental concepts and techniques for the lost art of estimating a hoseline stretch. Methods developed through experience and distance estimation technique from the US Marine Corps will help prevent the danger of too much or too little hose.
FireRescue Magazine:
Estimating Hose Lengths for Single- & Multi-Family Homes
Working Beyond the Pre-Connect Hose
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