Hoselines & Water Appliances

The Firehouse.com Hoselines & Water Appliances product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various fire service and firefighter hoselines and water appliances, including fire attack and forestry hoseslines, water supply hose, LDH, nozzles, couplings, adapters and fittings, standpipes, dry hydrants truck-mounted and portable master streams options.
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Operations & Training

Engine Essentials: Chock Talk

March 14, 2024
Jonathan Hall details which doors must be secured open and closed in dwellings, apartments buildings, commercial buildings and high-rises and which devices to use on which.
Sep 23 Volunteer View Author Pic
Sep 23 Volunteer View Author Pic
Sep 23 Volunteer View Author Pic
Sep 23 Volunteer View Author Pic
Sep 23 Volunteer View Author Pic
Operations & Training

Volunteer View: Proper Planning of Aid Agreements

Sept. 11, 2023
Justin Bailey explains the six keys to establishing a mutual aid/automatic aid agreement.
Photo 2: A common box alarm response to an apartment building fire (four engines, two trucks, one squad, EMS and two chiefs). It’s critical that all apparatus be positioned for the maximum potential of an incident and where later-arriving apparatus will position based on required assessments.
Photo 2: A common box alarm response to an apartment building fire (four engines, two trucks, one squad, EMS and two chiefs). It’s critical that all apparatus be positioned for the maximum potential of an incident and where later-arriving apparatus will position based on required assessments.
Photo 2: A common box alarm response to an apartment building fire (four engines, two trucks, one squad, EMS and two chiefs). It’s critical that all apparatus be positioned for the maximum potential of an incident and where later-arriving apparatus will position based on required assessments.
Photo 2: A common box alarm response to an apartment building fire (four engines, two trucks, one squad, EMS and two chiefs). It’s critical that all apparatus be positioned for the maximum potential of an incident and where later-arriving apparatus will position based on required assessments.
Photo 2: A common box alarm response to an apartment building fire (four engines, two trucks, one squad, EMS and two chiefs). It’s critical that all apparatus be positioned for the maximum potential of an incident and where later-arriving apparatus will position based on required assessments.
Operations & Training

Command & Control Success: When to Deviate from Foundational Tactics

Aug. 7, 2023
Curt Isakson urges fireground commanders, particularly those with county agencies, to prepare for circumstances that require "graduating beyond the basics of everyday firefighting...
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Firefighters from Marion County Fire Rescue were able to rescue a woman from a mobile home fire Thursday morning.
Firefighters from Marion County Fire Rescue were able to rescue a woman from a mobile home fire Thursday morning.
Firefighters from Marion County Fire Rescue were able to rescue a woman from a mobile home fire Thursday morning.
Firefighters from Marion County Fire Rescue were able to rescue a woman from a mobile home fire Thursday morning.
Firefighters from Marion County Fire Rescue were able to rescue a woman from a mobile home fire Thursday morning.
Operations & Training

FFs Rescue Woman from FL Mobile Home Fire

Aug. 3, 2023
Firefighters from Marion County Rescue 28 removed the woman - who called 9-1-1 to say she was trapped - within minutes of their arrival at the house fire.
The Camp Fahrenheit 516 class of 2023.
The Camp Fahrenheit 516 class of 2023.
The Camp Fahrenheit 516 class of 2023.
The Camp Fahrenheit 516 class of 2023.
The Camp Fahrenheit 516 class of 2023.
Careers & Education

Photos: Camp Fahrenheit 516 is Training the Next Generation of NY Firefighters

Aug. 2, 2023
The weeklong camp at the Nassau County, NY, Fire Service Academy teaches junior firefighters more than firefighting and rescue skills.
Jon Pedrini A Tweak Of The 2 Out Concept Author Pic 64ac12e52a300
Jon Pedrini A Tweak Of The 2 Out Concept Author Pic 64ac12e52a300
Jon Pedrini A Tweak Of The 2 Out Concept Author Pic 64ac12e52a300
Jon Pedrini A Tweak Of The 2 Out Concept Author Pic 64ac12e52a300
Jon Pedrini A Tweak Of The 2 Out Concept Author Pic 64ac12e52a300
Operations & Training

Enhancing the Role of the Two-In/Two-Out Crew

July 14, 2023
Jon Pedrini's 2 OUT 2 acronym helps the members of this team remain engaged and contribute on the fireground in ways that they might not do otherwise.