Quick Hose Drill

Here’s a quick drill for high-rise hose stretches and estimating distances.  Take a 150’ or 200’ rope bag into a building with standpipes.  Choose a “fire door” and lay out the rope as you would do with hose.

Of course dry hose is better and charged line would be the best, but his drill can be done quickly with little prep.

High Rise Stairwell Pressurization

Video link http://youtu.be/NC_aFJnD0nQ

Here is quick video demonstrating High Rise Stairwell Pressurization. The video is not perfect as the tower is full of openings and drafts, but you can see most of the "smoke" being held in the room. Anyone have real world experience to share? Was is effective? What did you learn?

Los Angeles LA High-Rise Apartment Fire

Listen to the play by play from  John summerall

1991 Rescue paving the way

Video link http://youtu.be/mBdS1QV3lII

One of the coolest rescues on tape.  Yeah I said on tape get your VCR's out.

High Rise Hose Stretch

Good time to review a good high rise hose stretch thanks Cap.  Not endorsed for use outside Austin Fire Dept. As with other training on this site this is just 1 way to skin a cat..