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[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]



Some DC wagons run with 400' instead of 350' on their 'long line' preconnect.