How Much Hose?

摘要

As the engine company officer, you are responsible for the fire attack and, before that, the hose stretch for that fire. Part of your fire size-up must include an estimate of how much hose will be required to reach the fire. Stretch estimating encompasses three basic segments of measurement: the distance to the building, the distance within the building, and nozzle reach. Remember, with each segment of the stretch, there is a minimum amount of hose required. If you don't get the minimums correct, you'll probably stretch short.