Hose Loads

Question 1

How much 5” should be carried on apparatus?

Answer 1

Supply Beds shall contain a minimum of 800’ of 5-inch hose loaded flat with
a strap finish. Aerial apparatus and Pierce CF style cab engines contain
800’. All other engines contain 1000’.

Question 2

How much 2.5” hose should be placed on stretch beds?

Answer 2

All Stretch Beds shall contain 800’ of 2 ½” hose loaded in a modified flat lay
alternating color every 100’.

Question 3

Preconnect hose loads

Answer 3

All pre-connected attack lines shall be 200’ of 1 ¾” or 2 ½” hose loaded in
the Modified Minuteman Load

Question 4

Trash lines

Answer 4

All trash lines shall be 100’ of structural rated 1¾” hose. Trash lines may
be loaded on the front bumper, side tray or with the cross lays, depending
on the apparatus.

Question 5

High Rise Packs contain

Answer 5

All high-rise hose packs shall consist of three 50’ sections of 2 ½ inch hose in individual bundles. High-rise packs shall be bundled with 4 Velcro straps
per section.

Question 6

Horizontal Standpipe contains

Answer 6

The horizontal standpipe consists of 150’ of 1 ¾” hose, bundled with 3 “grenade style” straps.

Question 7

The Blitz Fire contains

Answer 7

The Blitz Fire attack line includes 100’ of 2 ½” hose in a donut roll.

Question 8

Failure of hose deployments should be reported to?
If possible, pictures should be taken, and a statement of failure forwarded to Logistics
for investigation.

Answer 8

Logistics

Question 9

Who is contacted for replacement straps?

Answer 9

Loose Equipment Coordinator