[quote name='dcfireman' post='127349' date='Jul 8 2007, 22:58 ']DCFD limits choices: one either pulls an 1 ½” or a 2 ½”. The longest preconnected hand line is the 350’ 1 ½” off the back step. The modus operandi for the first-due engine is speed in placing a line in service. A good company can stretch a 350’ and extend it with two “standpipe racks” to create a 550’ line very rapidly, while the larger lines or multiple lines are laid in (it’s happened on occasion and I’m guessing that’s where your 550’ number came from). DC uses 125-GPM CVFSS nozzles for 1 1/2". You can get the GPM in an exotic hose layout – just do the math and don’t exceed 300 PSI engine pressure.[/quote]
Ahh good old hydraulics..Did almost exactly the above at Dunbar HS. Second due, I was ECC. Stretch the 350, added a standpipe rack and we did beat E-6 on water. Hot day, was running an old Hahn (the infamous 90's!!!) lifted the jumpseat engine covers and got tid of the heat.
Thank God those Hahns held up. And coming from a Mack man!!!!!
Stay safe, Brothers.
Ahh good old hydraulics..Did almost exactly the above at Dunbar HS. Second due, I was ECC. Stretch the 350, added a standpipe rack and we did beat E-6 on water. Hot day, was running an old Hahn (the infamous 90's!!!) lifted the jumpseat engine covers and got tid of the heat.
Thank God those Hahns held up. And coming from a Mack man!!!!!
Stay safe, Brothers.
Kill 'em all, let Allah sort 'em out. NEVER forget 9/11/01 WTC, Pentagon, Pa. Avenge the acts with NO mercy.
Thanks to ALL the Brothers who were there 9/11/01 and afterwards. Words can never say what appreciation we have for you all.
Thanks to ALL the Brothers who were there 9/11/01 and afterwards. Words can never say what appreciation we have for you all.