May 2017
FireNuggets, Inc
these are commonly referred to as center
hallway and garden style, we choose to focus
on the environment that the hose will be
deployed into and how to best get there. What
this means is that instead of defining a specific
stretch for a specific building type, we ask our
crews to approach the building and decide
whether they will use the intended staircase or
bypass it for a shortcut. Center hallway
buildings are often best accessed by the
staircase, but there are times where that
staircase is either difficult to access or another
approach makes sense. Also, if the staircase is
the best option at a building with open
balconies, use the staircase! Don’t over think
the stretch.
Gather the necessary amount of hose(stack up)
and proceed toward the building. Size up for
the deployment begins at the rig, but the actual
method will not be decided until you reach the
staircase or find a better point of access.
When the staircase will be used we call this the
“inside and up”. Crews will deploy hose up the
stairs and also consider a well stretch.
When the stairs present a problem or a shortcut
will be faster, we call this the “outside and in”.
Inside and Up: vertical hose deployment using the
stairs intended for the building.
Outside and in: vertical hose deployment that
bypasses the stairs.
Center Hallway: building where a front door
opens into an enclosed hallway.
Garden style: building where a front door opens
into an open air space.
Well stretch: hose deployed directly up the
middle open space of a stairwell skipping the
stairs.
This is most often accomplished by breaking a
coupling between the nozzle firefighter and the
Heel. The nozzle firefighter makes their way to
the fire floor and drops a coupling back down for
the connection. Additionally, tools can be used
to raise hose or a ladder can be thrown to carry
hose up. While a ladder is likely the slowest
option, consider throwing one ASAP after the
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