Quote: I'm sure it was very embarrassing for the occupants of the house.
Once they got to the fire; they broke the line; installed a wye; and attached a bundle. Pretty neat tactics for the many alleys and narrow passages where a fire truck couldn't maneuver.
Domo arigato. It's not only embarrassing, but I have heard the family that has a fire is ostracised and may have to move away.
I have a photo of a new motorized hose cart I will post in Part 2 soon.