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    The 4 Phases Of the Stretch: Phase 3 (sidebar)

    July 1, 2013
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    Photo 1. Stage the hose in line with your attack entrance.
    Photo 1. Stage the hose in line with your attack entrance.

    Hose should not be arbitrarily thrown wherever space allows. Instead, slow down and think about the positioning of the hose. The term “staging hose” implies that the hose is placed purposefully in a position to assist the firefighters when making the advance.

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    Nozzle firefighter. The job of the nozzle firefighter is dangerous and challenging. The duties will place the firefighter close proximity to the fire and involve a high level of risk. To reduce risk and be able to quickly and safely reach and extinguish the fire, the firefighter must first conduct a size-up and a stretch estimate and make an efficient stretch.

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