Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Table of Contents
Terminology…………………………………………………………………………………4
Section 1 – Mutual Lays Pre-Connect...... 10 Apartment Pack Off of Pre-Connected 2 ½” (Blitz)...... 12 Max Flow Hydrant...... 14 Forward Supply - Dry...... 16 Forward Supply – Wet*...... 18 Reverse Supply ...... 20 Split Lay...... 24 FDC Reverse...... 28 FDC Forward ...... 30 Standpipe Attack...... 32 Manifold Reverse...... 35 Monitor Reverse ...... 38 Monitor Forward...... 41 Elevated Master Stream ...... 43 Emergency Mass Decontamination...... 47
Section 2 – Bundles
Pre-Connect and Bundle Guideline ...... 51 Apartment Packs ...... 52 Standpipe Pack...... 54 Hose Bundle (Apartment Pack) ...... 55
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Section 3 – Hose Loads
Snohomish County Fire District 1 Hose Loads…………………………………………….57 Snohomish County Fire District 7 Hose Loads…………………………………………….61 Everett Fire Department Hose Loads……………………………………………………….66 Lake Stevens Fire Hose Loads………………………………………………………………74 Marysville Fire Hose Loads…………………………………………………………………..76
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TERMINOLOGY
Horizontal Standpipe: A fire attack line consisting of a designated amount of 2½” hose reduced to one or two 1¾” bundles. If two 1 ¾” lines are desired, the nozzle must be removed and replaced with the wye. It is recommended when friction loss would be excessive if 1¾” hose was used exclusively.
Anchoring Lines: Where a line, lines, gated wye, and/or manifold are made secure when deploying lines with the apparatus or by hand, as in shoulder flaking or using a bundle
Apartment Pack: 100’ of 1¾” hose coupled with a nozzle and gated wye and flaked into a single stack that is secured with three rope ties or straps
Attack Fifty: The last section of a bulk or Crosslay bed that has a nozzle attached and is bundled into 6’ length for rapid deployment
Attack Line: A hose line of a given size deployed for application of water to the fire either from an interior or exterior position. It is one of the three purposes of a hand line. An Attack Line has three modes of operation – Offensive, Defensive, and Rescue.
Back-Up Line: A hose line used to protect the egress of crews operating on the interior of a structure. Crews staffing back-up lines should operate from an area of relative safety where they can rapidly come to the aid of the personnel they are protecting. It is one of the three purposes of a hand line. A back-up line has two modes of operation – Offensive and Rescue.
Bight: An 180o fold in a hose.
Blind Alley: A forward lay that does not begin at a hydrant and thus relies on another apparatus to provide a supply, either by a forward or reverse lay
Bulk Bed: Any hose bed (rear or Crosslay) for hand lines that are not pre-connected to the pump
Flat Load: A method used to load supply hose in the apparatus bed. Starting in the left front of the bed each flake is loaded and then crossed going towards the front of the bed to the next row. This part of the load does not use marker bights at the couplings.
Crosslay: 1 ¾” pre- connected attack line that is 200’ in length. These lines are deployed off of the side of the apparatus (out of the Crosslay Bed).
Crosslay Bed: A bulk hose bed running the width of the apparatus.
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Defensive Mode: An operational mode which is defensive in nature involving mainly exterior extinguishment efforts. This is one of the three operational modes.
Dutchman: A method of making a short fold or reverse bend in the hose while loading to avoid coupling turnover or to adjust flakes to properly position couplings.
DRIVE! Signal: An exaggerated arm motion coupled with an assertive voice command informing the engineer that it is safe to proceed to the objective
Exposure Line: A hose line of a given size laid to protect an exposure from extension of fire. Exposure lines should only apply water when necessary and should not be used to attack fire in areas where personnel are operating attack lines. Exposure lines may be laid to protect interior or exterior exposures. It is one of the three purposes of a hand line. An Exposure Line can be used on all three modes of operation – Offensive, and Defensive, and Rescue.
Extend: A method used to make an existing hoseline(s) longer by adding a given size and/or length of hose line
Forward Lay: Laying a supply hose from a supply point, usually a hydrant, to a position near the fire. This supply line may supply the engine that laid it or another engine.
Front of the Hose Bed: The end of the compartment nearest the cab.
Grounding: An orderly method of removing sections of hose from the apparatus to the ground for subsequent deployment.
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Hand Lines: 2½” or 1¾” hose that is used for one of three purposes – Attack line, Back-up line, or Exposure line
Hydrant Tools: Adapters, hydrant gates, and hydrant wrenches kept in a hydrant bag on pumpers for the purpose of making hydrant connections
Marker Bight: A 6” bight in the hose used to identify the location of a coupling (a.k.a. pull bight).
Mode: The tactical operation at a fire scene. (See Offensive Mode, Rescue Mode, and Defensive Mode.)
Offensive Mode: An operational mode which is offensive in nature generally involving interior extinguishment efforts. Depending on fire conditions, offensive mode may be initiated from the exterior prior to immediate entry. This is one of the three operational modes.
Overhauling Lines: The term used to lay hose from one point to another by one of four methods: apparatus; shoulder lay; or hoisting
Pre- Connect: 1 ¾” pre- connected attack line that is 200’ in length. These lines are deployed off of the rear of the apparatus.
Portable Standpipe: 2 ½” line stretched from the attack engine to a vertical location, where it is secured and extended with a wye and 1 ¾” line.
Quick Attack: Offensive fire attack using a pre- connected hoseline and tank water. Water supply is established later by an additional engine company.
Rear of the Hose Bed: That end of the compartment nearest the tailboard, also referred to as the open end of the bed
Rescue Mode: An offensive operational mode which is focused on immediate actions meant to protect or rescue occupants to prevent serious injury or death. This is one of the three operational modes. This mode means that the Company announcing it is not waiting for their “Two-Out” compliance.
Reverse Accordion/ Pull Back: The technique of placing a shoulder load or hose bundle down and stretching it back by grabbing the strip bight or the fold nearest the midpoint.
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Reverse Bed: A longitudinal hose bed at the rear of the apparatus terminating with a male coupling and/or a nozzle.
Reverse Lay: Laying a supply hose from a point near the fire to a water supply. This supply line may supply hose lines directly (such as when a wye or manifold is utilized) or it may supply another pumper.
Shoulder Lay: Where folds of a given amount of hose are carried on the shoulder and flaked out freely from the top of the bundle as the member moves toward the objective.
Shoulder Load: Where a tier or bundle of hose is loaded onto the shoulder of a firefighter from the apparatus.
Siamesed Lines: Combining two lines into one in the direction of flow.
Standby Team: Used in the initial stages of an incident where only one crew is operating in the hot zone (IDLH) at a working structural fire. A team of at least 2 personnel that is available for assistance or rescue of firefighters during emergency operations where entry into the hot zone is required. They are the “two out” required for interior fire attack operations (Rescue Mode being the exception). Members shall remain in positive communication with the entry team and be in full protective clothing with respiratory protection donned.
Steamer Port: The largest outlet on a three-port hydrant.
Storz Coupling: Both sides of the coupling are identical and have no distinct male or female components. Either coupling can be attached to each other. Designed to be connected or disconnected with only one-third of a turn. Each coupling has a locking device which prevents accidental release.
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Supply Bed: A hose bed loaded with large diameter hose (LDH).
Tie Tight: A method to supply an engine from a hydrant by using a maximum of one section of supply hose between the apparatus and the hydrant.
Working Line: A given amount of hose at the end of a hose lay needed to reach all points of the fire area or other objective. A minimum of 50’ of working line is laid in all fire situations.
Wyed Lines: A method of dividing a single hose line into two or more lines.
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Section 1
Mutual Lays
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Description: Pre-connected 1 ¾” or 2 ½” attack line deployed to the objective. *May be termed “Quick Attack” if utilizing tank water for initial fire attack.
Scope: Rapid attack for a fire or rescue operation.
OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Stops apparatus as 1 directed. Orders nozzle Sets brake, engages Shoulder loads 1 ¾“ or person to pull 2 pump, places wheel 2 ½ “ pre-connect or 1 ¾" or 2 ½” pre- chocks. Crosslay connect or Crosslay Charges attack line Performs a 360 Lays attack line into 3 with tank water, sets degree walk-around position pressure governor.
Takes tools, joins Dons face piece and nozzle person, and Dons SCBA as regulator. 4 dons face piece and standby firefighter. Bleeds air adjusts pattern. regulator. Attacks fire.
If hydrant is less than 200ft., Driver to 5 Directs fire attack. consider establishing their own water supply
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Pre-Connect
Initial Operation
E-1
1 3/4" Preconnect
*Or 2 ½” Pre-Connect
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Apartment Pack Off of Pre-Connected 2 ½” (2 ½” Working Line/ Horizontal Standpipe)
Description: The 2 ½” Blitz line, wyed and extended with a 1 ¾” apartment pack, in order to extend the reach of the attack line. A gated wye is place at the end of the 2 ½” to facilitate placing two (2) attack lines into operation over an extended distance.
Scope: Used to increase attack line reach when the fire is beyond the normal range of pre-connected attack lines. Supply shall be established by driver or next in engine.
STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Stops apparatus as 1 directed. Orders nozzle Sets brake, engages Shoulder loads 2-1/2"Blitz 2 person to pull the 2- pump, places wheel line and extends to 1/2" Blitz Line. chocks. objective. Returns to Engine and Performs a 360 shoulder loads the 3 degree walk-around. apartment pack. Grounds pack at 2-1/2" nozzle. Removes nozzle from 2 ½“ Charges Blitz line with hose and connects gated 4 tank water. Sets wye to 2 ½” line and calls appropriate pressure. for water. Overhaul LDH for Opens valve on Stretches attack line into 5 water supply and make gated wye position as directed. hydrant connection. Takes tools, joins Dons face piece and nozzle person, and Dons SCBA as regulator. 6 dons face piece and standby firefighter. Bleeds air, adjusts pattern. regulator. Attacks fire. Directs fire attack.
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Apartment Pack Off Pre-connect
Initial Operation
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Max Flow Hydrant
STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Order firefighter to Bring hydrant bag and 1 take hydrant LDH Ensure hydrant is 2 closed Put closed gated Y’s or 3 gate valves on both 2.5” ports Connect LDH to 4 steamer port
Charge hydrant when 5 directed by CO/Driver
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Description: Same as forward supply wet, except the hydrant is wrapped and left un- charged. The firefighter gets back onto fire engine and proceeds to scene.
Scope: Utilized when other companies are close behind, and the need for the Nozzle Person at the incident outweighs the need for quicker water supply. Other units will “TAKE THE HYDRANT.” When flows greater than 500gpm are anticipated the second Engine can hook tight and boost the pressure to the initial Engine.
*Second in engine must consider pumping from hydrant if supply laid is over 600’ and/or the hydrant is a village hydrant or water supply is known to have low pressure or volume.
STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Stops with tailboard just 1 past hydrant Removes hydrant bag, Orders hydrant person to pulls enough supply hose loop the hydrant “Dry- to wrap hydrant or loop, Forward”. Radios to 2 gets back on Engine. incoming units “Dry *Important to leave the Forward next in engine jurisdictions hydrant bag Take the hydrant” at the hydrant. Proceeds to fire laying Proceeds to the fire with Proceeds to the fire with 3 supply hose on hydrant apparatus apparatus side of street. Sets brake, puts pump in gear, places wheel Orders nozzle person to chocks, connects supply Shoulder loads attack 4 pull attack line line to intake, signals to line. supply Engine “ready for water.” Opens tank to pump, sets Performs a 360 degree pressure, charges attack Lays attack line into 5 walk-around line with tank water, position as directed opens intake. Dons face piece and Joins nozzle person, dons Dons SCBA as standby regulator. Bleeds air, 6 face piece and regulator. firefighter. adjusts pattern. Attacks Directs attack. fire.
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Forward Supply - Dry
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Forward Supply – Wet*
*Consider FL in LDH & capability of hydrant.
Description: Single LDH supply hose utilizing one engine company laying forward from a hydrant to the incident.
Scope: Used to provide a continuous supply of water to an incident and flows of less than 500gpm are anticipated.
STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE
1 Stops with tailboard just past hydrant. Removes hydrant bag Orders hydrant person and enough supply 2 to hose to wrap hydrant. “Take the Hydrant” Signals “Drive!” Proceeds to fire laying Proceeds to fire with Connects supply hose 3 supply hose on apparatus. and hydrant gate(s). hydrant side of street. Sets brake, puts pump in gear, places Performs 360° walk- wheel chocks, Opens hydrant when 4 around. connects supply line signaled by driver. to intake, signals for water. Opens tank to pump, sets pressure, Proceeds to apparatus 5 charges attack line & removes kinks in with tank water, opens supply hose. intake. Takes tools, joins nozzle person & dons Dons SCBA as Stretches attack line as 6 SCBA. Directs fire standby firefighter. directed. attack.
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Forward Supply – Wet
Initial Operation
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Completed Operation
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Reverse Supply
Description: First due engine proceeds directly to fire and begins fire attack (“Quick Attack”). Second engine reverses from the first engine to the hydrant laying supply line as they proceed to hydrant.
Scope: Utilized when other companies are close behind, and the need for the Nozzle Person at the incident outweighs the need for quicker water supply. Other units will “TAKE THE HYDRANT.” When flows greater than 500gpm are anticipated the second engine can hook tight and boost the pressure to initial engine
Second Engine Company (E-2)
STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Stops apparatus as 1 directed. Orders nozzle Pulls enough supply person to anchor 2 hose to safely anchor, supply for “reverse signals "Drive" supply.” Proceeds to hydrant Notifies driver of first Takes tools and/or 3 laying supply hose on engine that supply hose needed equipment. side of street. is ready to connect. Sets brake, puts pump in gear, places wheel Assist driver of first 4 chocks, connects engine in connecting supply line to LDH LDH supply if necessary discharge. Connects supply hose Proceed to fire and and hydrant gate to Proceed to fire with 5 performs officer hydrant. Opens officer. duties. hydrant to apparatus. Opens intake, charges LDH discharge to first 6 engine when signaled, adjusts pressure. Connects secondary 7 LDH supply to intake.
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Reverse Supply
Initial Operation
E-1
1 3/4" Preconnect
Pickup Operation
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Reverse Supply - continued
Completed Operation
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Description: First-due engine lays dry LDH supply line up the street, driveway, cul-de- sac, etc., then attacks the fire with pre-connect/ Crosslay off tank water. Second-due engine company reverse lays LDH supply line from the initial LDH to the hydrant and relay pumps.
Use: Used when first-due engine must commit to a long dead-end driveway or street without a hydrant available. The second engine company should boost the pressure at the hydrant to overcome friction loss in the LDH.
First Due Engine Company (E-1)
STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Stops apparatus as 1 directed. Pulls enough supply Orders nozzle person hose to safely anchor & 2 to anchor supply for removes hydrant bag. split lay/Blind Alley Signals "Drive!" Proceeds to fire with Proceeds to fire laying Sets light source or 3 apparatus supply hose. flare. Sets brake, puts pump in gear, places Proceeds to apparatus Performs 360° walk- wheel chocks, 4 and removes kinks in around. connects supply line supply hose. to intake, signals for water. Opens tank to pump, sets pressure, 5 charges attack line with tank water, opens intake. Takes tools, joins Stretches attack line, nozzle person, Dons Dons SCBA as bleeds air, adjusts 6 SCBA, Directs fire standby firefighter. pattern & dons SCBA, attack. Attacks fire.
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Second Due Engine Company (E-2)
STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Stops apparatus as 1 directed. Orders nozzle person to anchor 2 Takes tools. supply for split lay, Blind Alley, pick-up. Proceeds to hydrant Pulls enough supply Takes tools and/or 3 laying supply hose on hose to safely anchor, needed equipment. side of street. signals "Drive" Sets brake, puts pump Assists nozzle in gear, places wheel Using tools from 1st due 4 person with LDH chocks, connects hydrant bag to make connection. supply line to LDH LDH connection discharge.
Proceed to fire and Connects supply hose Proceed to fire with 5 performs officer and hydrant gate(s) to officer. duties. hydrant. Opens hydrant to apparatus. Opens intake, charges LDH discharge to first 6 engine when signaled, adjusts pressure. Connects secondary 7 LDH supply to intake.
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Split Lay
Initial Operation
Light Source E-1 LDH Hydrant Bag E-1
1 3/4" Preconnect
Pickup Operation LDH
Hookup to 1st Engine
E-2 LDH
Hookup to 1st Engine E-1 LDH
1 3/4" Preconnect
LDH
Hydrant Bag E-2 LDH Gate
S.S. 2 - E
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Split Lay - continued
Completed Operation
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Sprinkler or Standpipe
Description: Single LDH supply line, utilizing one engine, laying reverse from FDC to a hydrant. All needed equipment must be off-loaded prior to driving to hydrant.
Scope: Used to provide a continuous supply of water to a sprinkler system and/or standpipe that will supply interior attack lines. In most cases the second due engine (E-2) will supply the FDC.
STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Stops apparatus as 1 directed Removes all equipment Orders the crew to Sets brake and for Stand Pipe 2 lay a “FDC remains in the cab. Operations if necessary Reverse”. to attack fire. Removes tools Removes LDH to 2 ½” 3 and/or needed adapter, double male equipment. and 2 spanners. Proceeds to hydrant Pulls enough supply 4 Removes FDC caps laying supply hose on hose to safely anchor, side of street. signals "Drive". Sets brake, puts pump Assist nozzle person in gear, places wheel 5 with connection to chocks, connects FDC supply line to LDH discharge. Connects supply hose Signals Driver to and hydrant gate(s) to Connects 2 ½” or LDH 6 charge FDC hydrant. Opens to FDC hydrant to apparatus. Opens intake, charges Notifies Command LDH discharge when Gathers equipment and 7 FDC is charged. signaled, and adjusts proceeds with Officer pressure.
Connects secondary 9 LDH supply to intake.
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FDC Reverse
Initial Operation
Stairwell Bundle 1 3/4" Y
4" Storz Adapter E-1 LDH
Hydrant Operation
Gate Hydrant S.S. Bag LDH To Initial Operation and Standpipe E-1 LDH
Completed Operation
Stairwell Bundle From Interior Standpipe
1 3/4" Gate Hydrant S.S. Bag LDH 4" Storz Adapter E-1 LDH
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Sprinkler or Standpipe
Description: Utilizing LDH or 2 ½” supply line, one engine, laying forward from a hydrant to FDC.
Use: Used to provide a continuous supply of water to a sprinkler system and/or standpipe that will supply interior attack lines. In most cases the second due engine (E-2) will supply the FDC.
STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Stops apparatus with 1 tailboard just past hydrant Removes hydrant bag, Orders hydrant pulls enough supply 2 person to take the hose to wrap hydrant or hydrant (wet or dry). loop, signals “Drive” Proceeds to FDC laying Proceeds to the Connects supply hose 3 supply hose on hydrant FDC with apparatus and gate valve(s) to side of road. hydrant. Set break, puts pump in Removes FDC caps gear, places wheel If necessary, opens 4 and checks for chocks, connects supply hydrant when signaled debris. line to intake, signals for by driver. water. Connects first 2 ½” line to Pulls appropriate 2 Proceeds to apparatus discharges on apparatus 5 ½” line and connects and removes any kinks and charges to to FDC. in supply hose. appropriate pressures Connects second 2 ½” Pulls second 2 ½” Assist Officer and/or line to discharge on 6 line and connects to driver in connecting apparatus and charges to FDC. second 2 ½” hose line appropriate pressure. Remains with apparatus With tools and SCBA in 7 and maintains pump. standby joins officer.
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FDC Forward
Completed Operation
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STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Orders the crew to Stops apparatus as Bring standpipe pack 1 prepare for directed and standpipe bag Standpipe Attack Set brake and place Proceed with crew to 2 Bring irons and TIC wheel chocks floor below fire Bring pressurized Assemble attack line Proceed to floor water extinguisher and 3 with pressure gauge at below fire. 100’ bundle of 2-1/2” the standpipe outlet hose. Use pressure gauge to direct FDC supply Prepare hose to be engine driver to Proceed with crew to 4 advanced (consider increase/decrease floor below fire coils) pressure as necessary. Assist with assembling Attack fire as directed 5 Direct fire attack attack line. by Officer
Back up nozzle 6 person.
7
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Page 34 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Portable Standpipe
Description: A 2 ½” hose line is hoisted to upper floors, secured with a hose strap and connected to an Apartment Pack for fire attack.
Scope: Used on above grade fires in buildings that does not have an operating standpipe.
STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Orders the crew Stops apparatus as Grabs Apartment Pack 1 “Portable directed and rope bag. Standpipe” Bring irons, TIC and Proceed with Officer to Set brake and place 2 additional bundle of designated floor and wheel chocks hose if indicated lower rope bag Proceed with Nozzle Stretch and secure 2 Hoist 2 ½” line and 3 person to designated ½” hose line to rope secure it with a hose location. bag for hoisting. strap. If not pre-connected, Secures rope and Attach Apartment Pack 4 connect 2 ½” line to drops bag to Driver to 2 ½” line. discharge. Assist in readying Charge 2 ½” line when Ensure Wye is shut and 5 hose ready. call for water.
Assemble 1 ¾” hose for 6 Secure a water supply. deployment.
Open wye to charge 7 Direct fire attack Apartment Pack.
9 Prepares to attack fire.
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Wye 1 ¾”
E-1 2 ½”
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Manifold Reverse
Description: A single LDH supply utilizing one engine company laying reverse from the incident to a hydrant. Attack lines or portable monitor are operated from the manifold supplied from the engine at the hydrant. All needed equipment must be off-loaded at the incident prior to the engine laying to the hydrant.
Scope: Consider for the following situations needing a continuous supply of water:
LPG tank fire Only hydrant is located away from incoming engines and it’s not possible to lay forward. Water supply and/or pressure are low requiring an engine at the hydrant. Established collapse zones to remove the engine to a safe location. Large water flows or long supply lays are anticipated. Any other situation where the officer determines that a forward lay is not feasible or possible.
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Manifold Reverse
STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Stops apparatus as 1 directed. Removes irons, light Orders the crew to Sets brake and exits box, RIT bag and any 2 lay a “Manifold cab. other equipment Reverse” needed. Removes and Lower ladder rack, grounds attack line Assists Driver with 3 remove roof ladder and with nozzle from ladders extension ladder. rear of engine. Raises ladder rack and Removes the Pulls enough supply removes additional 4 manifold and hose to safely anchor, equipment then returns connects to LDH signals "Drive" to driver seat. Calls for water to the Proceeds to hydrant manifold, connects 5 laying supply hose on attack line to side of street. manifold. Sets brake, puts pump After water to the in gear, places wheel Lays attack hose into 6 manifold-charges chocks, connects position. initial attack hose. supply line to LDH discharge. Connects supply hose and hydrant gate Performs a 360 7 valve(s) to hydrant. degree walk-around. Opens hydrant to apparatus. Takes tools, joins Opens intake, charges Dons face piece and nozzle person and LDH discharge to regulator. Bleeds air, 8 dons face piece and manifold when adjusts pattern, attacks regulator. signaled, adjusts fire. pressure. Connects secondary 9 Directs fire attack. LDH supply to intake.
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Manifold Reverse
Initial Operation
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E-1 LDH Manifold
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Hydrant Operation
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Completed Operation
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Description: A single LDH supply utilizing one engine company laying reverse from the incident to a hydrant. Monitor appliance off-loaded at incident prior to the engine laying to the hydrant.
Scope: Used to provide continuous supply of water to a master stream appliance where large flows of water are anticipated: Consider for LPG, defensive/Collapse zones Manifold must be used if there is a need for the ability to add an attack line STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Orders the crew to Stops apparatus as 1 lay a “Monitor Removes Irons directed. Reverse”. Assists nozzle Removes the monitor, Sets brake and 2 person with monitor base, strap (chain) and remains in cab. removal. spikes. Removes spanners, tools and directs Proceeds to hydrant Pulls enough supply hose placement of monitor. 3 laying supply hose to safely anchor, signals (Optional: drop on side of street. "Drive" manifold to be put in line) Sets brake, puts pump in gear, Anchors monitor with strap Performs a 360 places wheel 4 (chain) back to hose or degree walk-around. chocks, connects pavement spikes. supply line to LDH discharge. Connects supply Joins nozzle person, hose and hydrant assists with monitor gate valve(s) to Connects LDH and calls for 5 setup. Directs fire hydrant. Opens water to the monitor. attack. hydrant to apparatus. Opens intake, charges LDH Adjusts monitor stream as 6 discharge to monitor directed by Company when signaled, Officer adjusts pressure. Connects secondary 7 LDH supply to intake.
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Monitor Reverse
E-1 LDH Ground Initial Operation E-1 LDH GMroonuitnodr E-1 LDH MGroonuitnodr Monitor
E-1 LDH Ground Monitor
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Completed Operation Version A (Anchored with Spikes)
Gate Gate Hydrant Gate S.S. HBaydgrant S.S. BHaygdrant S.S. BLDagH LDH E-1 LDH E-1 Gate LDH Optional Ground Hydrant LDH OMpatnioifnoaldl Ground E-1 Monitor Anchored S.S. Bag LDH MOpatnioifnoaldl MGroonuitnodr Manifold Awnitchh Sopreikdes Monitor wAnithch Sopreikdes LDH with Spikes E-1 LDH Optional Ground Manifold Monitor Anchored with Spikes Completed Operation Version B (Anchored with Webbing)
Gate Gate Hydrant Gate S.S. HBaydgrant S.S. BHaygdrant S.S. BLDagH Anchored by LDH Optional AWnecbhboirnegd o bry Chain E-1 Gate LDH OMpatnioifnoaldl WAnecbhboinregd o br yChain E-1 LDH Optional Webbing or Chain E-1 Hydrant LDH Manifold Ground S.S. Bag LDH Manifold GMroonuitnodr MGroonuitnodr LDH MonitorAnchored by Webbing or Chain E-1 Optional LDH Manifold Ground Monitor
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Description: Single 5” supply line utilizing one engine laying forward from a hydrant. Attack made utilizing a portable monitor supplied by an engine.
Use: Used to provide a continuous supply of water to a monitor at an incident requiring large volumes of water.
STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Stops apparatus with 1 tailboard just past hydrant. Removes hydrant bag, Orders hydrant pulls enough supply 2 person to take the hose and to wrap hydrant. hydrant or loop, signals “Drive” Proceeds to fire laying Connects supply hose Proceeds to the fire 3 supply hose on hydrant and hydrant gate with apparatus. side of road. valve. Sets brake, puts pump Evaluates monitor into gear, places wheel placement and Opens hydrant when 4 chocks, connects amount of hose signaled by driver. supply line to intake, needed. signals for water. Informs driver of Removes the monitor, Proceeds to apparatus amount of hose, and 5 base, strap (chain) and and removes kinks in then takes monitor spikes supply hose. and base to location. Returns to Starts stretching hose apparatus and assist Connects hose to 6 from apparatus to with stretching hose proper discharges. monitor to monitor. Connects hose to 7 monitor. Signals driver to Charges hose lines 8 charge lines to when signaled monitor.
Tools
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Initial Operation
Hydrant BHHayygddrraanntt BBaagg
LDH E-1 LLDDHH EE--11
Hydrant Operation
Hydrant BHHayygddrraanntt BBaagg
LDH E-1 LLDDHH EE-1-1
Completed Operation
Hydrant BHHayygddrraanntt BBaagg
LDH E-1 LLDDHH EE-1-1
1 3/4" or 2 1/2" Pre-Connect 1 3/4" or 2 1/2" PPrere-C-Coonnneecct t Ground Monitor
Page 44 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Elevated Master Stream
Forward & Reverse
Description: Single engine supplying an aerial ladder for elevated master stream.
Use: Used for application of large volumes of water during defensive attack and/or exposure protection.
Ladder
STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Direct Ladder to 1 position 2 Spot Apparatus Direct Driver to set 3 up for elevated master stream Assist Driver as 4 Deploy Aerial directed Coordinate with supply 5 Supervise operation Engine Driver
6 Operate Aerial Ensure safe 7 application of water
Tools
Page 45 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Elevated Master Stream
Forward & Reverse
Description: Single engine supplying an aerial ladder for elevated master stream.
Use: Used for application of large volumes of water during defensive attack and/or exposure protection.
*Consider adding a relay pumper if there is a great distance or significant elevation gain between the water source and ladder truck. (Diagram below features relay pumper)
Engine
STEP OFFICER DRIVER NOZZLE Orders crew “Supply Stops apparatus as 1 Ladder” directed. Removes TIC and Removes irons, light any other equipment box, RIT bag and any 2 needed from other equipment Engine. needed. Proceeds to hydrant Assists in Removing Pulls enough supply laying supply hose on 3 equipment from hose to safely anchor, the hydrant side of the apparatus signals “Drive” road. Sets break, puts pump in gear, places wheel 4 chocks, connects supply line to discharge Connects supply hose and hydrant gate(s) to 5 hydrant. Opens hydrant to apparatus. Opens intake, charges Assist in connecting Assist in connecting the LDH discharge to 6 supply hose to supply hose to ladder Ladder when signaled ladder truck. truck. by Ladder Driver. Proceeds to Gather tools and Adjusts pressure as 7 Command for SCBA, join Officer for necessary. reassignment. reassignment.
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Tools
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Elevated Master Stream
Completed Operation
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Emergency Mass Decontamination
Description: Hazardous Materials or Weapons of Mass Destruction decontamination operation. Water supply established two (2) Engine Companies are positioned in a triangle formation to create a decontamination corridor.
Scope: Used to field decontaminate large numbers of victims exposed to chemical, biological, radiological and/or nuclear (CBRN) agents.
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Emergency Mass Decontamination
HOT ZONE HOT ZONE
1 3/4" Preconnect
E
- 1
WARM ZONE WARM ZONE 2 -
E
2 1/2" 2 1/2"
Manifold
COLD ZONE COLD ZONE
LDH D E C O N
M-1
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Section 2 Bundles
Snohomish Fire District 1 ...... Page 42
Snohomish Fire District 7 ...... Page 43
Everett Fire...... Page 44
Marysville ...... Page 46
Page 52 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Pre-Connect and Bundle Guideline Snohomish Fire District 1
150’ 1 ¾” Stairwell Bundle with Nozzle and Gated Wye
150’ 1 ¾” Bundle Load with Nozzle and Gated Wye
Note: colors used on this page are for illustration purposes only
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Page 54 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Apartment Packs Everett Fire
The 1 ¾” apartment packs will be loaded in the following manner and contain the following items:
1. Two 50’ sections of 1 ¾” hose folded into a single bundle and loaded into the designated hose bed slot with Velcro/cinch straps and a hose strap. Spanner optional. 2. One TFT 100 psi nozzle and a 2 ½” to 1 ½” gated wye attached. 3. Apartment pack is to be used on apartment fires in buildings with portable standpipe, i.e. drop bag pulling up 2 ½” hose to fire floor. 4. Remember to grab drop bag. Standpipe bag and donut rolled 1 ¾” hose are optional. 5. Pump pressure appropriate to deliver correct nozzle pressure for situation.
Page 55 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Standpipe Pack Everett Fire
The standpipe pack will contain the following items:
1. Two 50’ sections of 2 ½” hose folded into a single bundle and loaded into the designated hose bed slot with Velcro/cinch straps and a hose strap. Spanner optional. 2. Low pressure Elkhart nozzle 50-250 GPM. 3. Standpipe packs are to be used in situations where a fixed standpipe is available. 4. Pump pressure appropriate to deliver correct nozzle pressure for situation. 5. One Standpipe utility bag with carrying handle to contain the following: a. One 2-1/2” to 2-1/2” gated wye e. One large Vise-Grip pliers b. One 2-1/2” - 1-1/2” reducers f. 2 search marking pens/crayons c. One 2-1/2” spanner wrench g. 2 ½” Hose section- 2’ long d. Six wooden door wedges h. In-line pressure gauge
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Hose Bundle (Apartment Pack) Marysville Fire
The apartment pack load shall consist of 100 feet of 1 ¾” hose, nozzle and a 2 ½” to 1½”gated wye.
The apartment pack load shall be prepared and ready for deployment using the following steps:
1. The pack is started with the female coupling and the hose on edge. 2. Flake the hose on edge back and forth in 6 foot lengths until half of the hose is used forming the first layer. 3. Bring the bite of the hose back to the starting point and flake the remaining hose on top of the first layer forming a second layer. 4. The nozzle shall be attached to the male coupling of the hose and the gated wye to the female coupling. Use a breakaway nozzle. 5. The pack is finished by securing around with three straps and/or ropes with the gate valve and nozzle at the same end. The apartment pack should also be loaded with the nozzle down.
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Section 3 Hose Loads
Snohomish Fire District 1 ...... Page 55
Snohomish Fire District 7 ...... Page 61
Everett Fire...... Page 64
Lake Stevens…………………………………………………………………………... Page 74
Marysville ...... Page 76
Page 58 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Large Diameter Hose (LDH) Snohomish Fire District 1
Main Hose Bed 1. LDH Sections within the hose bed are 100’ lengths coupled with Storz fittings, with the exception of the last 2 sections which shall be 50’ in length.
2. LDH shall be loaded flat with the 1st coupling starting at the front of the hose bed. The front is considered closest to the cab.
3. Couplings shall be within 24” from the front of the hose bed and the bends of the hose shall come up to the edge of the coupling. Do not cover the coupling so that a quick count of total hose can be made.
4. Couplings shall be laid in such a manner that they will pay out without having to flip over.
5. The final 15 feet shall be folded into a straight finish wrapped with a 2” hose strap; this will assist with wrapping or looping the fire hydrant.
Side Suction Hose Well 1. LDH Section will be flat loaded with a tail.
Page 59 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Front Bumper Hose Well on Apparatus 132,133,140: Snohomish Fire District 1
Pony Section starting at the discharge shall be flat loaded with the last flake longer so it can fold over the fittings.
Rear Bumper Hose Well on Apparatus 132,133,140:
Pony section shall be flat loaded with the coupling starting at the bottom loading up and connecting the other end to the intake.
Page 60 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Hose Reel Drivers side over the Pump Panel on Apparatus 132,133,140 Snohomish Fire District 1
1. 200’ 1 inch hose with 45 GPM @ 100 PSI Adjustable Fog Nozzle
Hydrant Bag Inventory
Hydrant Bag 1 Power flare (green) 1 Hydrant wrench 4” Seattle Thread to 4” Storz 4 ½” NST to 4” Storz 4” P.E.T. to 4” Storz 4” Storz to 5” Storz Hydrant gate with 4” Storz 2 ½” Female to 4” Storz 2 Storz spanner wrenches
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Engine Company Hose Bed Layout - Snohomish Fire District 1 100’ Flat Load Orange 1‐3/4” 95‐300gpm Nozzle
200’ Dump Load, Red 1‐3/4” 95‐300gpm Nozzle (Reserve Engines Have 150’ Dump Load)
200’ Dump Load, Green 1‐3/4” 95‐300gpm Nozzle (Reserve Engines Have 150’ Dump Load)
33’ Folded 4” LDH
200’ Dump Load, Yellow 2‐1/2” 95‐300gpm or 50psi/ 250gpm Nozzle
400’ Bulk Load, Yellow 2‐1/2” with a Marker at 50’, 150’, 250’ 95‐300gpm Nozzle
150’ Bundled, Blue 1‐3/4” 70‐200gpm Nozzle and Gated Y
150’ Stairwell Bundled, Blue 1‐3/4” 70‐200gpm Nozzle and Gated Y
Long Tools & Foam Storage
1000’ 4” LDH, Yellow (9) 100’ Bottom and (2) 50’ Top
300’ Bulk Load, Yellow 1‐3/4” with a Marker at 50’, 150’ 95‐300gpm or 50psi/ 250gpm Nozzle
Page 62 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Ladder Company Hose Bed Layout Snohomish Fire District 1
Apparatus 118 Crimson Aerial L-10:
1. Bumper Load 100’ of orange 1 ¾ with nozzle. 2. Cross Lay #1 200’ of red 1 ¾ with 95-300 TFT 3. Cross Lay #2 200’ of green 1 ¾ with 95-300 TFT 4. Cross Bed #3 150’ of Blue 1 ¾ wye bundle with nozzle and gated wye 5. Cross Bed #4 150’ of Blue 1 ¾ stairwell bundle with nozzle and gated wye 6. Right Rear Hose Bed 600’ of 5” LDH 5@100 2@50 7. Left Rear Hose Bed 600’ of 2 ½ last 100 bundled with nozzle 8. Right Pump Panel 33’ of 5” pony 9. Drivers Compartment L-1 33’ of 5” pony
Apparatus 71 E-1 Aerial Quint L-20:
1. Bumper Load 150’ of Blue 1 ¾ wye bundle with nozzle and gated wye 2. Cross Lay #1 200’ of red 1 ¾ with 95-300 TFT 3. Cross Lay #2 200’ of green 1 ¾ with 95-300 TFT 4. Compartment L-3 100’ of Blue 1 ¾ stairwell bundle with nozzle and gated wye 5. Compartment L-2 2 sections of 33’ of 5” pony 6. Right Rear Hose Bed 600’ of 5” LDH 5@100 2@50 7. Left Rear Hose Bed 600’ of 2 ½ last 100 bundled with nozzle
Apparatus 150 E-1 Aerial Platform Reserve:
1. Bucket 50’ of orange 1 ¾ with nozzle 2. Compartment L-2 2 sections of 33’ of 5” pony 3. Cross Lay #1 200’ of red 1 ¾ with 95-300 TFT 4. Cross Lay #2 200’ of Green 1 ¾ with 95-300 TFT 5. Cross Bed #3 150’ of Blue 1 ¾ wye bundle with nozzle and gated wye 6. Cross Bed #4 150’ of Blue 1 ¾ stairwell bundle with nozzle and gated wye 7. Cross Bed #5 200’ of 2 ½ blitz line with nozzle 8. Right Rear Hose Bed 600’ of 5” LDH 5@100 2@50 9. Left Rear Hose Bed 400’ of 2 ½ last 100 bundled with nozzle
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150’ 1 ¾” Stairwell Bundle with Nozzle and Gated Wye
150’ 1 ¾” Bundle Load with Nozzle and Gated Wye
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Apparatus Hose Loads Snohomish Fire District 7
Large Diameter Hose (LDH)
LDH Sections within the hose bed are 100’ lengths coupled with Storz fittings. LDH shall be loaded flat with the 1st coupling starting at the front of the hose bed. The front is considered closest to the cab. For safety, couplings shall be staggered within 24” of the rear of the hose bed. Couplings shall be laid in such a manner that they will pay out without having to flip over. The final 15 ft. shall be folded into a straight finish wrapped with a 2” hose strap; this will assist with wrapping or looping the fire hydrant.
Apparatus Hydrant Bay Inventory
Hydrant Bag Flare Hydrant Wrench Cory Wrench 2 Storz Spanners 4 ½” NST to 4” Storz 4” NST to 4” Storz Hydrant Gate 2 ½” Female to Storz
Apparatus Hose Inventory
200’ 1¾” Bulk Bed with Attack 50’ 200’ 1¾” Bulk Bed with Attack 50’ 200’ 1¾” Bulk Bed with Attack 50’ 200’ 2½” with RAM 100’ 1¾” Bundle with Nozzle 100’ 1¾” Bundle with Gated Wye 100’ 1¾” Slot Load 100’ 2½” Slot Load 600’ 2½” Working Line with 1⅛” tip 1000’ LDH Engine Co. /600’ LDH Ladder Co.
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Hose Load Snohomish Fire District 7
Page 67 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Hose Load - 5” LDH Hose Bed Everett Fire
1. The load is started with the first coupling placed at the outside front corner of the hose bed.
2. The hose is laid straight and flat to the rear of the hose bed and then it is laid forward slightly diagonally so the forward bend will lay next to the first coupling.
3. This process is repeated back and forth until the load is completed.
4. The couplings are loaded so that they will pull off straight and not turn over.
5. The couplings are loaded so that the first layer of couplings is forward in the bed.
6. Succeeding layers of couplings are staggered across the bed towards the rear of the previous layer of couplings until the load is completed. Couplings loaded in this manner will never be dragged over another coupling when the hose is laid.
7. A minimum of 1000’ of 5” hose will be loaded in the hose bed.
8. The 5” bed shall be reloaded every 3 months to prevent kinks in hose and mildew damage.
Page 68 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Hose Load - 2 1/2” Hose Bed Everett Fire
1. The load is started with the first female coupling placed at the left rear corner of the hose bed.
2. The hose is laid on its side (upright) to the front of the hose bed and then doubled back on itself and laid back to the rear of the bed and doubled back again just short of the first coupling. Tuck left edge of load far enough back to make access to right rear pre-connect easier.
3. This process is repeated back and forth until the hose bed is full and the hose is situated at the rear of the hose bed. Any couplings that will bind up against the right hand bed divider when pulled straight out of the bed need to be “Dutched”. (I.e. loaded with a pair of Dutchman flakes in the hose line)
4. Z load the hose to begin the next layer. Here the hose is laid flat diagonally across the top of the first layer of hose to the front outside corner of the hose bed. The hose is turned back to the rear of the bed and loading continues as before. This process is repeated until the hose bed is full and the load is completed.
5. The final layer of hose should have at least 100’ of hose available for shoulder carry. Since the accordion load is utilized to facilitate shoulder loading, Dutchmen should be as short as possible and couplings should not be near the center if possible.
6. A minimum of 600’ of 2-1/2” hose will be loaded in the hose bed. Tagging of hose couplings every 100’ is required. Couplings should be located on the left side of the tag.
7. The 2-1/2” hose bed shall be dumped and reloaded monthly to prevent kinks in hose and mildew damage. In reloading the hose bed, remove the last section pulled off the bed from the line and reinsert it as the last section to be loaded back on the bed. This will lessen the chance that the reloaded hose will have kinks and bends in the same places.
Page 69 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Hose Load - 200’ Rear Pre-connects & Blitz Line Everett Fire
The 1 ¾” rear pre-connects and the 2 ½” Blitz line will be loaded in the following manner:
1. Start by having 4 sections of hose lying on the ground behind the tailboard. We will load one section down and three sections up in a fashion that may be loaded on the shoulder and carried.
2. Take the male coupling and extend it from the rear of the hose bed to the front, leaving a 4 foot section hanging over the top front of the hose bed. Then double the hose in the bed back on its self from the rear of the bed to the front and continue to load the hose in this manner until you come to the female coupling. Take the female coupling and connect it to the appropriate discharge ports on the tailboard.
3. Take the male coupling of the 2nd section and attach a nozzle to it, then place the nozzle, bale down at the rear end of the hose bed on top of the hose already loaded. Now load the remaining three sections of hose in the same manner until you have 150’ of hose loaded on top of the first section. Now, take the female coupling of the last section loaded and connect it with the male coupling of the initial section loaded and adjust top flake to rear.
4. Hose loaded this way will provide you with 150’ of shoulder loadable hose and a 50’ self-clearing bed for a total of 200’ of hose.
5. The current policy for loading pre-connects provides that both hose beds be loaded with 200’ of hose. This provides two lines of equal size so that one may back up the other.
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Everett Fire
Page 71 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Hose Load - 150’ Cross Lay Slots Everett Fire
The 1 ¾” cross lay slots will be loaded in the following manner:
1. Slots will be numbered with slot #1 being closest to the cab. The ALF’s have two Crosslay slots while the E-One’s have three. Since the #1 slot is the Foam/Piercing Nozzle that leaves one slot on the ALF’s for a Capt. side nozzle, and on the E-One’s there will be a nozzle on both the Capt. and Driver’s sides. Ideally there should be at least one nozzle on both sides. 2. Start the load with 3 sections of hose lying on the ground where you want it loaded. The first section will be self-clearing; it is pulled by the following two sections in a fashion that allows the top two sections and nozzle to be loaded on the shoulder. 3. Take the female coupling of the first hose and connect it to the short pony section in the transverse slot. Next double that 50’ section of hose in two so that four feet of hose hangs over the far side of the slot with the male coupling showing. You should now have your hose doubled back. 4. Now take the folded end of the hose and fold it into the slot, lining up the fold with the far end of the slot. Continue with the same procedure until all of the first section of hose is loaded (the end of this section probably will not make it all the way across). 5. Take the male coupling of the 2nd section and attach a nozzle to it, then place the nozzle, bale down (in off position) at the end of the Crosslay slot, on top of the hose already loaded. Now load the next two sections of hose from end to end in this manner. When you come to the end of the last section take the female coupling and connect it to the male coupling of the first section that you left hanging over the edge of the slot. Lay the couplings on top, and adjust the last flake of hose near the edge. 6. The slot should now be loaded with 150’ of hose that will provide 100’ of hose for shoulder carry and 50’ that will self-clear the slot when pulled out eight feet. The Driver should always visually verify the last 50’ has cleared the slot before charging the line.
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PROPER WAY TO LOAD CROSSLAYS
Everett Fire
Page 73 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Hose Load- Slot #1 Piercing Nozzle / Foam Crosslay Bed Everett Fire
The # 1 cross lay bed will be loaded in the following manner:
1. On Engine 2500 & 2501 (Yellow E-Ones) this line will be the FOAM line. On ALF and Red E-One Engines this line will be the Piercing Nozzle line.
2. Start with three sections of hose on the ground for loading.
3. Connect the female coupling to the short Crosslay pony section in the transverse slot. Load the hose towards the far side of the slot, then double the hose back and load it towards the near end of the slot. After the first flake of hose place a ‘dog ear’ on both sides of the load. A ‘dog ear’ is a flap of hose that extends about 4” beyond the end of the slot; this is a pull handle that allows the entire load to be dumped at once if needed. Continue flaking hose and place nozzle on top of the hose. Nozzle should be placed in the middle of the slot.
4. The rational for loading the piercing/foam line in this manner is that it allows the firefighter to be able to pull this line off of either side of the engine.
5. Please ensure that the nozzle on foam lines matches the system GPM. If this line is to be used as an attack line the nozzle must be changed.
6. The Crosslay pony section should be 10 feet in length.
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PIERCING NOZZLE /FOAM LINE CROSSLAY
Everett Fire
Page 75 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Apartment Packs Everett Fire
The 1 ¾” apartment packs will be loaded in the following manner and contain the following items:
1. Two 50’ sections of 1 ¾” hose folded into a single bundle and loaded into the designated hose bed slot with Velcro/cinch straps and a hose strap. (Spanner optional)
2. One TFT 100 psi nozzle and a 2 ½” to 1 ½” gated wye attached.
3. Apartment pack is to be used on apartment fires in buildings with portable standpipe, i.e. drop bag pulling up 2 ½” hose to fire floor.
4. Remember to grab drop bag. Standpipe bag and donut rolled 1 ¾” hose are optional.
5. Pump pressure appropriate to deliver correct nozzle pressure for situation.
Page 76 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual Standpipe Pack Everett Fire
The standpipe pack will contain the following items:
1. Two 50’ sections of 2 ½” hose folded into a single bundle and loaded into the designated hose bed slot with Velcro/cinch straps and a hose strap. (Spanner optional) 2. Low pressure Elkhart nozzle 50-250 GPM. 3. Standpipe packs are to be used in situations where a fixed standpipe is available. 4. Pump pressure appropriate to deliver correct nozzle pressure for situation. 5. One Standpipe utility bag with carrying handle to contain the following: a. One 2-1/2” to 2-1/2” gated wye. e. One large Vise Grip pliers b. One 2-1/2” - 1-1/2” reducers f. 2 search marking pens/crayons c. One 2-1/2” spanner wrench g. 2 ½” Hose section- 2’ long d. Six wooden door wedges h. In-line pressure gauge
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Apparatus Hose Loads Large Diameter Hose (LDH) LDH Sections within the hose bed are 100’ sections coupled with Stortz fittings. LDH shall be loaded flat with the 1st coupling starting rear of the hose bed. The rear is considered closet to the tailboard. The front of the bed is closets to the cab. For safety and ability to count how much LDH is loaded the remainder of the couplings shall be placed at the front of the bed. The couplings shall be laid in such a manner they will pay out without flipping over. To count hose sections by couplings. Count the first connected couplings as 2 then each connected coupling after that as one. This will give the total hose sections loaded. The final 15’ shall be folded into a straight finish wrapped with a hose strap; this will assist with wrapping or looping the hydrant.
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E81 (20-17) & E82 (20-15)
E83 (23) & Backup Engine (21)
Tender (22)
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Hose Loads Marysville Fire
Description: Standardized hose loads used by personnel when first loading or reloading hose onto an apparatus.
Use: Used to provide a training reference so that hose loads will be maintained in a consistent manner, so as to expedite deployment on the emergency scene.
Duties: Attached are separate pages for each hose load. Refer to these pages during training, or anytime the technique of loading or unloading is in question.
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Large Diameter Hose:
Coupling Well
Ends are “staggered”
Page 81 of 84 March 2017 Snohomish County Training Consortium Hose Lay Manual SOP's for Hose Loads Marysville Fire
The proper hose load permits efficient and effective operations to be carried out. The standardization of hose loads used by Marysville Fire District will provide the officers and firefighters of the department a method of systematically loading hose, which will contribute to the safety, uniformity, and the improvement of fire ground performances. When loading hose, there are several basic rules to enable the hose to lie evenly in the hose bed as well as to prevent difficulty in disconnection the couplings. 1. Check gaskets and swivels prior to connecting any coupling. 2. When connecting two sections of hose, keep the flat sides of the hose in the same plane. 3. Couplings should only be made hand tight.
The following are terms necessary to understand the hose load SOP's. 1. Front: The area of the hose bed toward the front of the vehicle. 2. Rear: The area of the hose bed toward the rear of the vehicle. 3. Tuck: A short fold in the hose to facilitate the location of coupling in the hose load or to fill a space in the hose load. Large Diameter Hose Load The large diameter hose load shall be prepared and loaded for deployment using the following steps: 1. The hose load is started with the first coupling placed at the front inside corner of the hose bed. 2. The hose is laid flat, to the rear inside edge of the hose bed, and then is returned, slightly diagonal, to the front of the hose bed. 3. The hose bend is left approximately one (1) foot from the front of the hose bed. (That front foot is the designated coupling area) 4. This procedure is repeated back and forth until the load is completed. (Leaving every other completed layer a little short at the rear of the hose bed will create a more compact hose load) 5. All succeeding couplings are staggered across the front of the hose bed in the designated one-foot area. All couplings will be loaded so as to deploy without having to flip over or rotate to the side. (The use of a "Tuck" is acceptable to accomplish this)
Enough large diameter hose, or LDH, shall be loaded to maintain a minimum of 800' in the LDH bed.
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2½” Hose Bed Load The 2 ½" hose load shall be prepared and loaded for deployment in three slot loads:
1. The first slot is started with the female coupling being placed on the bottom, at the rear of the 2 ½” bed. 2. The hose is laid on flat, to the front of the hose bed, then folded and laid back to the rear of the hose bed to make two 100’ bundles. 3. The second slot is started the same way only this time with 200’ tabbed at 100’ than a smooth bore nozzle with 100’ to look similar to the blitz-line. 4. The third slot is loaded starting with the female on the bottom rear and loaded flat in one stack of 300’ tabbed every 100’.
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Pre-connect Hose Loads The pre-connect hose loads shall be place into readiness using the 200’ pre- connected minuteman hose load. This shall be accomplished using the following steps:
1. Connect a 50’ section of 1 ¾” hose to the discharge outlet and load it flat into the bed. (Set aside 3 other 50’ sections to be loaded later). 2. Connect a second 50’ section and continue with the flat load. Create a tab after the second coupling (make the tab large enough to fit a gloved hand into). The last 4’ or so of this second 50’ section will flop over the end of the hose bed opposite of the discharge port. 3. Connect the nozzle to the remaining 100’ of hose. Lay the nozzle on the edge of the hose bed above the discharge port and continue the flat load until loaded. 4. Retrieve both loose ends from the hose just loaded and the hose hanging over from step 2 and connect together ensuring the hose is on the same plane. 5. Use breakaway nozzles on pre-connects. 1 ¾” pre-connects breakaway nozzle is a 15/16”. 2 ½” pre-connects breakaway nozzle is a 1 ¼”.
HOSE BUNDLE (Apartment Pack) The apartment pack load shall consist of 100 feet of 1 ¾” hose, nozzle and a 2 ½” to 1½”gated wye. The apartment pack load shall be prepared and ready for deployment using the following steps: 1. The pack is started with the female coupling and the hose on edge. 2. Flake the hose on edge back and forth in 6 foot lengths until half of the hose is used forming the first layer. 3. Bring the bite of the hose back to the starting point and flake the remaining hose on top of the first layer forming a second layer. 4. The nozzle shall be attached to the male coupling of the hose and the gated wye to the female coupling. Use a breakaway nozzle.
5. The pack is finished by securing around with three straps and/or ropes with the gate valve and nozzle at the same end. The apartment pack should also be loaded with the nozzle down.
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