Nozzle Team Positions - Brass Tacks & Hard Facts (Episode 15) 

Nice job Jeff. Had the privilege of taking Engine Co Ops at FDIC in 2007 with you as an instructor.

Another VERY important job for the Door Control Position firefighter that was not mentioned: CONTROLLING the opening and closing of the door. Leaving the door wide open can, and will, introduce fresh air to a fast spreading fire that needs more oxygen to continue growing. This additional oxygen, or control of it, could be the deciding factor in a successful rescue or a tragedy for the victims and the firefighters attempting fire control and rescue. Renowned Fire Chief Ed Hartin said it best: When the door is opened the clock is ticking! HRR (heat release rate) will increase and the tenability within the fire compartment and adjacent spaces will quickly deteriorate unless water can be applied to control the fire. Keeping the door closed until ready to make entry delays starting the clock. Closing the door after entry (leaving room for passage of your hoseline) slows fire development and buys valuable time for search and rescue, controlling the fire environment, locating the fire, and achieving fire control.

THE NOZZLE MAN WITH HELP GIVING THE FIRE A TASTE OF IT'S OWN MEDICINE

Very informative, straight to the point video, strong work as always.

Well explained hose team mechanics. Great job lads!

Good job!

Outstanding work

Thank you, very helpful.

Great teaching

America: Hit the son of a bitch! Europe: Control the path, be one with it...

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every-fire-must blink!

Take care there idol sending love @chengkay

Brass tack. Pin up ASD

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A 3 man engine? Lame pressure.thoght the "backup man" backed up the nozzle man.

Surprised by this video. In my Department and many others, the second guy on the line should be directly behind the nozzle man backing him up. No way the guy on the tip should be going up those stairs alone. I'll pass on watch Elkhart Brass training videos from now on.