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6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 1 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS ENGINE EVOLUTIONS -01. ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS Most commonly, the primary responsibility of an engine company is to apply an extinguish...

6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 1 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS ENGINE EVOLUTIONS -01. ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS Most commonly, the primary responsibility of an engine company is to apply an extinguishing agent to an existing fire. Although engine company members are often required to perform tasks other than agent application, this Chapter of the Drill Manual is dedicated to the various evolutions used to provide water to a fire. There are many factors which will determine the type of hose evolution to be applied in a given situation. Whether or not fire is visible during response, the volume of fire, the location of the fire, exposure problems and potential life hazard are but a few of the factors which will determine the size and number of lines to be used. This information is taken into account by the first arriving officer. The method of choice must be put into operation quickly, safely and effectively..01 THREE TYPES OF ENGINE COMPANIES 1. Single Engine Company: One apparatus, staffed by a Captain, Engineer and two Firefighters. 2. Two-Piece Engine Company: Two Apparatus. The lead engine is staffed by a Captain, Engineer and two Firefighters. The 200 Series engine is staffed by one Engineer. 3. Light Force Company: The truck is staffed by a Captain, Apparatus Operator and two Firefighters. The 200 series engine is staffed by an Engineer and a Firefighter..02 TWO PHASE OF A HOSE EVOLUTION 1. Supply Phase: That phase of a hose evolution which allows the engine apparatus to secure a constant source of supply from a hydrant. 2. Fire Fighting Phase: The removal of the selected line or lines from the apparatus and the advancement of those lines to the objective..03 FORWARD AND REVERSE EVOLUTIONS 1. Forward Evolution: (Hydrant to fire) The type of hose evolution which begins with the laying of a line from a hydrant or other source of supply. Supply Phase should be completed first. 2. Reverse Evolution: (Fire to hydrant) The type of hose evolution which begins at the fire and proceeds to the hydrant or other source of supply. Fire Fighting Phase should be completed first. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 2.04 POSITIONS OF MEMBERS Engineer The driver of the apparatus. Completes the supply phase in a forward evolution. Assists in removing hose and equipment from the apparatus. Breaks proper coupling and supplies fire fighting phase with water. Replaces slack hose. NOTE In above ground hose evolutions, the Engineer may be required to perform additional functions to complete the evolution. Nozzle Member Rides in the right-front jumpseat of the apparatus. Acquires nozzle, attaches nozzle, advances nozzle and slack hose to objective. Hydrant Member Rides left-front jumpseat of the apparatus. Lays the line with the 4-way valve. Supplies engine with water at proper time. Replaces hydrant tools. Assists officer and nozzle member in advancing lines, etc..05 FIFTH POSITION ON APPARATUS-(TWO PIECE) Engineer-200 Series: Drives second pumping apparatus in a two-piece engine company. Supplies water from hydrant to lead apparatus. NOTE When the 200 series engine is positioned at the fire, the Engineer performs same operations as the engine Engineer. -02. BASIC OPERATIONS Hose-evolutions are performed by members so that water may be applied to an existing emergency situation in a timely, efficient and safe manner. Each hose evolution is an accumulation of several "Basic Operations." Prior to engaging in complete hose evolutions, each member must have a complete understanding of, and be able to perform, each of the "Basic Operations."'.01 TERMINOLOGY Brass This refers to couplings and fittings. A general term for any fitting. Couplings Couplings are to be hand-tight, unless conditions warrant the use of a spanner. Dressing the hose Make it orderly. This enables finding the hose patterns. It also removes some of the kinks from the hose before it is loaded. First Fold Forward Lay Used to provide the first section of 2-1/2" hose on the ground behind the apparatus. Folds at the objective Folds are laid away from the objective and toward the source of supply (when possible). This places the nozzle and the couplings in proper position for advancing. Hose Sling 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 3 Consists of two snap hooks that lock automatically and is a single continuous loop approximately 5' long made up of nylon webbing similar to that used in summer belts. It is carried pre-attached to the 4" hose for laying a line on two-piece engine companies only. Natural Grip The same grip used to shake a hand (thumb up). Used when making and breaking couplings behind the nozzle. Nozzles When a nozzle is connected or grounded, it shall be shut off in all cases. When grounded, the hose is straightened for at least 5' behind the nozzle. Proper Hose Grip Keep thumb against index finger (not around the hose) when handling it. Injuries to the thumb will occur if the hose hangs up on the apparatus or other objects. Exceptions: 1. Making or breaking couplings. 2. Attaching or removing nozzles. 3. Making a one-member fold. 4. Bedding hose in apparatus. Hose grip Pulling Folds (Arm Position) Used to place additional hose on the ground behind the apparatus. The hand and arm which are pulling a fold shall be straight. This is to prevent arm injury if hose should hang up in hose bed. Pulling folds Running Line Used to provide a coupling in the work area. Stay out of the Folds 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 4 When executing a hose lay, or anytime when handling hose, stay out of the folds. Injury can result from becoming entangled in the hose. Stealing Hose from the Lay Taking hose away from the fire fighting phase of the hose lay. When handling 1-1/2" and 1-3/4" hose, a member may, if coupling is within 3' of a discharge gate, pull the coupling back into the work area and break it. In above ground hose lays, if there is sufficient hose at the base of the objective, a member may steal from the lay. Sufficient Slack Used to provide sufficient slack hose on the ground for an extension lay. Tailboard Area When preparing to break couplings coming out of the hose bed, always pull 4" and 2-1/2" couplings to within 3' of the tailboard before breaking. Pull 1-1/2" and 1-3/4" couplings to within 3' of running board, at the transverse hose bed, before breaking. This will make it easier to bed the coupling. Unnatural grip Little finger up (reverse of natural) grip. Used to remove nozzles from the apparatus. Work area An area 3' out from the side of an engine apparatus starting at the rear axle and extending 8' to 10' to the rear of the tailboard. Work area NOTE This area is also referred to as the "danger area.".02 PULLING A RUNNING LINE Requirements: 1. Stand on the ground, behind the apparatus, to the side the running line is meant to be pulled. Face to the rear. (Figure 5) 2. With the hand next to the hose, grasp the hose with the proper grip (grasp from beneath the hose). 3. Proceed toward the rear, always facing the direction of travel, until a coupling drops into the work area. 4. If pulling a running line for a supply line, ensure that sufficient hose has been removed to reach the suction inlet. 5. Upon hearing a coupling strike the ground, stop and visually check to ensure that the coupling is actually on the ground in the work area. If it is not, face the rear and take additional steps as necessary. 6. If the coupling is in the work area, dress the running line one time and drop the hose. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 5 Pulling a running line.03 PULLING FOLDS Used to place additional hose on the ground behind the apparatus. Requirements: 1. When safe to do so, approach the rear of the apparatus and position yourself on the side of the hose away from the fire. Face the fire side. 2. With the hand nearest the apparatus, grasp the 2-1/2" hose with the proper hose grip (grasp from beneath the hose). 3. Turn and proceed toward the rear, always facing the direction of travel, until a coupling drops into the work area. 4. Upon hearing the coupling strike the ground stop and visually check to ensure that the coupling is actually on the ground in the work area. If it is not, face the rear and take additional steps as necessary. 5. If the coupling is in the work area, dress the running fold one time and drop the hose. Pulling folds animated!.04 FIRST FOLD FORWARD LAY Used to provide the first section of 2-1/2" hose on the ground behind the apparatus. Requirements: 1. The nozzle member grasps the 2-1/2" nozzle from the hose bed. Nozzle member will position 2-1/2" nozzle on fire side shoulder, pivot 180 degrees, maintaining hose grip with opposite fire side hand. 2. The nozzle member will proceed when clear, always facing the direction of travel, until a coupling drops into the work area. 3. Upon hearing a coupling strike the ground, stop and visually check to ensure that the coupling is actually on the ground in the work area. If not, face the rear and take additional steps as necessary. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 6 4. If the coupling is in the work area, pivot 180 degrees toward the fire side and proceed to the area adjacent to the rear duals on the fire side of the apparatus..05 PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SLACK Used to provide sufficient slack when using an extension lay. Requirements: 1. The nozzle member grasps the 2-1/2" nozzle from the hose bed. Nozzle member will position nozzle over right shoulder. 2. While maintaining hose grip with right hand on hose, use other hand to grasp the hose, and when safe to do so, pull the hose away from the fire side. This will provide sufficient slack hose to reach the nozzle member..06 BREAKING A 4" HOSE COUPLING Requirements: 1. Approach the coupling from the convenient side. 2. Step on the male coupling with the proper foot. The foot then slides back on the hose immediately behind the coupling. This will thrust the coupling upward. 3. Squat down with the elbows on the inside of the knees, use both hands to break the seal of the gasket on the female coupling. 4. When the seal has been broken, locate the hand furthest from the coupling in either a brass grip on the rear of the female coupling or a hose grip directly behind the female coupling. 5. With the other hand, finish unscrewing the female coupling. 6. When the coupling is broken, capture the female coupling by reaching over the hose with the proper hose grip. Use both hands to break the female coupling over the wrist. 7. The male coupling is then captured by reaching over the hose with a proper hose grip and broken over the wrist with a single-handed motion. 8. Keep elbows between the knees. Do not allow the couplings to swing away from the body. Stand up. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 7.07 MAKING A 4" HOSE COUPLING Requirements: 1. Grasp the female coupling with both hands. 2. Step on the male coupling with the proper foot. The foot then slides back on the hose immediately behind the coupling. This will thrust the coupling upward. 3. Make a gasket check with the convenient hand and make the coupling. Making a 4" coupling animated!.08 TWO MEMBER METHOD - 4" HOSE COUPLING Requirements: 1. One member grasps the female coupling using a two-handed brass grip. 2. Other member grasps the male coupling using a two-handed brass grip. 3. Member with the female coupling makes a gasket check with the convenient hand. 4. Member with the male coupling will hold the coupling at waist height and look slightly away to reduce the possibility of cross threading the coupling. 5. Member with the female coupling will make the connection..09 BREAKING A 2-1/2" HOSE COUPLING Requirements: 1. Approach the coupling from the convenient side. 2. Step on the male coupling with the proper foot. The foot then slides back on the hose immediately behind the coupling. This will thrust the coupling upward. 3. Squat down with the elbows on the inside of the knees, use both hands to break the seal of the gasket on the female coupling. 4. When the seal has been broken, locate the hand farthest from the coupling in either a brass grip on the rear of the female coupling or a hose grip directly behind the female coupling. 5. With the other hand, finish unscrewing the female coupling. 6. When the coupling is broken, capture both the male and female portions by reaching over the hose with the proper hose grip. Break both halves of the coupling over the wrists. 7. Keep elbows between the knees. Do not allow the couplings to swing away from the body. Stand up. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 8 Breaking a 2-1/2" coupling Part-1 animated! Breaking a 2-1/2" coupling Part-2 animated!.10 MAKING A 2-1/2" HOSE COUPLING Requirements: 1. Grasp the male coupling in the left hand, palm up. NOTE Anytime a 2-1/2" coupling is being made, the male coupling always goes in the left hand. 2. Grasp the female coupling in the right hand, palm down. 3. Pivot toward the male coupling and make a work table with the left hand on the left leg. 4. Capture the hose behind the female coupling between the rig arm and the upper body. 5. Make a physical gasket check and make the coupling, using a "ratcheting" motion on the female swivel. Making a 2-1/2" coupling Part-1 animated! Making a 2-1/2" coupling Part-2 animated!.11 ATTACHING A 2-1/2" NOZZLE Requirements: 1. Obtain the correct nozzle and hold it by the tip in the right hand. 2. Grasp the hose coupling in the left hand and take two steps forward, right foot first. 3. Make a work table with the coupling on the left leg just above the knee. 4. Make a visual gasket check and attach the nozzle to the hose coupling. 5. Place the left hand on the hose just behind the coupling and break the nozzle over the left hand (tip now pointing down). 6. Shut the nozzle off with the right hand. 7. Place the right hand under the hose just behind the nozzle and pivot 180' counter clockwise. Nozzle is now over the back of the right shoulder. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 9 Attaching a 2-1/2" nozzle Part-1 animated! Attaching a 2-1/2" nozzle Part-2 animated!.12 REMOVING A NOZZLE Requirements: 1. Pick up nozzle with both hands, grasping the nozzle tip with right hand. 2. Left hand forms a work table on the left leg, grasping hose coupling in left hand. 3. Right hand regrasps nozzle at the lowest point (shut-off butt or double male). 4. Break the seal of the gasket. 5. Place the right hand on the nozzle tip and remove the nozzle from the hose coupling. Removing a nozzle Part-1 animated!.13 ONE MEMBER FOLD Used to provide an additional section of hose with a nozzle attached to an already existing fire fighting line. Requirements: 1. Flake out one section of hose. Dress hose flat and straight. 2.Break coupling and come up with both couplings. Have male in left hand. With right hand, bed female coupling. Retain male coupling. 3. Obtain the correct nozzle (no double male) and attach to male coupling. Shut nozzle off. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 10 One member fold Part-1 animated! 4. While facing the section of hose, place the nozzle over the back of the right shoulder. One member fold Part-2 animated! 5. Walk into the section of hose, grasping it with the hands until a loop of hose reaches the ground. Grasp the loop of hose and place it halfway over the right shoulder. One member fold Part-3 animated! 6. This process is repeated until the end of the line. 7. The female coupling is captured with the right hand on top of the one member fold. The one member fold is carried on the right shoulder captured with the right hand. 8. The one member fold is dropped 25' short of the nozzle on the line to be extended. To drop the one member fold, capture the female coupling with the left hand (hand replaces hand), grasp the nozzle with an unnatural grip with the right hand. Dip the right shoulder and drop the fold to the ground. The nozzle and female coupling are advanced while being held at waist height. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 11.14 STANDING ON A LINE Used as a means of securing the fire fighting portion of a hose lay when employing a reverse (fire to hydrant) hose lay. Requirements: 1. Stand to the rear of the apparatus on the side of the folds opposite the fire. 2. Stand facing the folds and fire. 3. Place the rear foot on the hose perpendicular to the hose itself. 4. Place the front foot in a convenient position for stability, out of the folds. 5. Reach well forward on the hose leading into the hose bed, grasp it with both hands, bring it up toward your chest with a proper hose grip. Elbows are high. 6. Signal the driver to "take off." 7. When two couplings have dropped from the hose bed or the apparatus stops, ground the loop on the side away from the fire. Standing on a line animated! NOTE The member should be 5' from any coupling to the rear and 10' from any coupling in front when standing on hose. -03. MODULES Engine company hose lays may be broken down into four distinct portions or modules. These modules, when put together in a specific sequence, will result in the type of hose lay required to abate the emergency. The four modules are: 1. Laying a 4" supply line with or without a 4 way valve. 2. Providing a 4" supply line. 3. Removing fire fighting lines. 4. Advancing fire fighting lines..01 MODULE I - LAYING A 4" SUPPLY LINE WITH OR WITHOUT A 4-WAY VALVE Laying a 4" supply line is used to provide a continuous supply of water from a fire hydrant to an engine apparatus at the fire (forward lay). If a single engine company is laying the line, a 4-way valve will be utilized on the hydrant. If a two-piece engine company is laying the line, the 4-way valve is not used. The line is laid without the 4-way valve to the hydrant. The 4" supply line is connected directly to the 200 Series engine (pump) spotted on the hydrant after sufficient hose is on the ground. Laying a 4" Supply Line with a 4-way valve (Single Engine): 1. The hydrant member rides in the jumpseat of the engine apparatus on the panel side (behind the Engineer), seat belt fastened. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 12 2. After the engine has stopped at the hydrant, the officer will give the command to "lay-a-line." Upon this command, the hydrant member will unfasten the seat belt and proceed to the rear of the apparatus. 3. The hydrant member will acquire the hydrant sling and place it over the arm and shoulder on the side opposite the hydrant. 4. While standing on the ground and facing forward, the hydrant member will grasp the handle of the 4- way valve with the hand on the hydrant side using a split grip. 5. The hand away from the hydrant, will be positioned behind the 4-way valve clear of the hose, grasping the nut in the web of the thumb and forefinger. (Also a natural grip.) 6. With both hands, the 4-way valve will be lifted clear of the bracket. Bend at the knees to remove 4-way valve from apparatus. 7. The hydrant member will pivot 180' toward the hydrant and place the 4-way valve well up on the hydrant side hip with bell reducer facing toward the rear. Laying a line Part-3 animated! NOTE If the 4-way valve is placed on the right hip, the 4" hose and coupling will be pointed down. If the 4-way valve is placed on the left hip, the hose and coupling will be pointed up. 8. After completing the pivot, the hydrant member will proceed away from the tailboard of the apparatus, removing sufficient hose to ensure being able to go around the hydrant to a point even with the officer or engineer (6 to 10 steps depending on the individual). Laying a line Part-4 animated! 9. When hose has been pulled to the rear of the apparatus, stop to ensure that sufficient hose has been provided to reach cab of apparatus. The hydrant member will pivot 180' toward the hydrant and proceed around the hydrant toward the driver or officer. NOTE Dip shoulder when making turn around hydrant. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 13 Laying a line Part-5 animated! 10. Stop, face the driver or officer, and signal the driver to "take off." 11. On the command "take off," the driver will begin moving the apparatus. The hydrant member will continue the hydrant operation when the apparatus stops or when two couplings have hit the ground. 12. At the proper time, the hydrant member will pivot into the 4-way valve placing it on the other hip and proceed back toward the hydrant, being careful not to walk in the folds, and positions self in front of the proper outlet. The hydrant member will then squat down in front of the outlet and place the 4-way valve down on the unused female inlet on its own hose. Laying a line Part-6 animated! 13. Keeping the 4-way valve secured between the knees, select the correct spanner to be used to remove the hydrant cap. With spanner hook away, remove the hydrant cap, check the hydrant threads and place all unused tools and equipment in the "V" formed by the hose around the hydrant. Laying a line Part-7 animated! 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 14 Laying a line Part-8 animated! 14. Remove the 4" to 2 ½" reducer if necessary. NOTE To select the proper hydrant outlet when encountering a double hydrant, use the following criteria: a. Use the 2-1/2" outlet when encountering a 2-1/2" by 4" hydrant. b. Use the outlet pointing toward the fire when encountering a double 4" hydrant. 15. Grasp the 4-way valve using the split grip with one hand, stand up in front of the outlet, and make a gasket check with the other hand. The female inlet with the winged lugs will then be connected to the hydrant outlet. Laying a line Part-9 animated! 16. Check direction of flow handle to ensure that it is pointing in the direction of the supply line. 17. If the 4-way valve is attached to the hydrant, and it is noted that the hose is pointing away from the apparatus, tighten the female coupling on the 4- way valve only until the gasket starts to seat. Check the direction of flow handle. Turn the 4-way valve upside down to point hose toward the apparatus. Place slack hose on the ground, and tighten the connection. Laying a line Part-10 animated! 18. After the connection is made, proceed around the hydrant to the bight of hose. With the inside hand, grasp the end of the bight of hose with a proper hose grip, and proceed around the hydrant with the first of two "walks" used to clear the street of hose. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 15 As the hose becomes tight, stop forward motion, look back to see that the hose is not tangled, and drop the fold of hose. Step toward the hose in the street, grasp the hose once again with a proper grip and proceed with the second "walk" to clear the street of slack hose. As the hose becomes tight, stop forward motion, look back to ensure that the hose has not tangled, and drop the fold of hose. 19. Proceed to the side of the hydrant opposite the street (adjacent to the hydrant stem). Place the spanner on the correct hydrant stem in the proper position (handle to left with the tang away from the hand). Avoid standing directly in line with the hydrant stem. Laying a line Part-13 animated! Open the hydrant on the call for water. Hydrant tools and equipment, with the exception of the hydrant cap, are then carried to the apparatus and placed in a convenient compartment on the side opposite the fire. When returning to apparatus, member shall ensure that all kinks in hose are removed. Laying a 4" Supply Line without a 4-way valve: When the engine of a two-piece engine company is laying a line in conjunction with the 200 Series, it is not necessary to use the 4-way valve. The following methods can be used: 1. The hydrant member rides in the jumpseat of the engine apparatus behind the engineer, seat belt fastened. 2. After the apparatus has stopped, approximately 15' past the hydrant, the officer will give the command "Lay-a-Line." Upon this command, the hydrant member will unfasten the seat belt and proceed to the rear of the apparatus. 3. Place spanners and hose sling in rear compartment. 4. While standing on the ground and facing forward, the hydrant member will remove the 4" female coupling from the 4-way valve, ensuring that the 2-1/2" to 4" increaser remains on the 4-way valve. 5. Capturing the 4" female coupling with a two handed brass grip, hydrant member will pivot 180' towards the hydrant and place the coupling over the shoulder on the hydrant side. Assume proper hose grip between coupling and face. 6. After completing the pivot, the hydrant member will proceed to the rear of the apparatus, 10' to 12' past the hydrant. 7. When sufficient hose has been pulled to the rear of the apparatus, the hydrant member will pivot 180' towards the hydrant and proceed around the hydrant until the slack hose is tight against the hydrant base. 8. Hydrant member will remove the coupling from the shoulder and wrap the hose around the hydrant, pulling the line taut and grounding the coupling clear of the hydrant. 9. Hydrant member re-mounts the apparatus jumpseat, fastens seat belt and signals the engineer to proceed to the fire ("take off"). Alternate Method (using hose sling): NOTE 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 16 This method is for two-piece engine company operations only. 1. Engine stops 25' in front of hydrant. 2. Engineer on 200 Series engine spots apparatus at the hydrant. 3. Hydrant member prepares to lay the line upon command of the officer. 4. Hydrant member goes to tailboard area of the engine and removes spanners placing them in the rear compartment. The hydrant member then disconnects the 4" hose from the 4-way valve, being sure to leave the 2-1/2" to 4" increaser on the 4-way valve. 5. Hydrant member places the 4" coupling on the hip towards the hydrant and then grasps the hose sling with the other hand. Hydrant member then pivots 180' towards the hydrant. This will place the 4" coupling and hose sling on the same side. 6. Hydrant member, with two hands on the coupling and the hose sling, will go around the hydrant and place the sling on the hydrant barrel or on the hydrant stem closest to the engine. The hydrant member will then lay the 4" coupling on the ground. 7. Hydrant member returns to the engine, gets in jumpseat and tells the engineer to "take off.".02 MODULE II - PROVIDING A 4" SUPPLY LINE There are two methods of providing a 4" supply line. The first, and by far the most frequently used, is the forward lay (hydrant to fire). The second method is the reverse lay (fire to hydrant). Forward Lay-(Hydrant to Fire): In a forward lay (hydrant to fire), it is necessary to complete the supply phase of the evolution prior to removing and advancing fire fighting lines. This involves pulling a running line on the 4" hose laid from the hydrant, breaking the line and connecting the 4" male hose coupling to the suction inlet on the panel side of the engine apparatus. 1. The engineer approaches the line laid from the panel side of the apparatus. 2. Stand on the ground, face to the rear, and grasp the 4" hose with a hose grip. 3. Proceed to the rear, always facing the direction of travel, until a coupling drops in the work area. 4. Check to determine that sufficient hose has been pulled to reach the suction inlet. Dress the running line. (Figure 26) 5. Return to the tailboard area and pull coupling within 3’ of tailboard. Break the 4" hose coupling. Bed the unused female coupling. 6. Shoulder the male coupling on the inside shoulder and proceed to the suction inlet on the panel side. (Figure 27) 7. Members may now begin the fire fighting phase of the hose evolution. 8. Make a gasket check and attach the 4" male hose coupling to the main suction inlet. (Figure 28) 9. Call for water. (Figure 29) Reverse Lay-(Fire to Hydrant): In a reverse lay (fire to hydrant), the fire fighting line is removed at the fire and connected to the 4" female coupling. With a member standing on the line, the engine apparatus proceeds to the hydrant, hooks up and pumps back to the fire fighting line. 1. Prior to the beginning of the fire fighting phase of the hose evolution, the hydrant member removes spanners from 4" hose bed and places in very rear compartment. Hydrant member then disconnects 4" coupling and 2-1/2" to 4" increaser from 4-way and places coupling on the ground adjacent to left side of tailboard area. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 17 2. As soon as practicable, nozzle member steps into work area after spanners are put away and breaks cross connect. Nozzle member then places coupling on shoulder towards the fire side and prepares to pull the first fold of a reverse lay. 3. Nozzle member pulls the first fold of a reverse lay. After hydrant member grounds the 4" coupling and is out of the work area, the nozzle member pulls the first fold of a reverse lay to the fire side. The nozzle member sets the coupling on the ground at the rear duals. 4. Nozzle member acquires proper nozzle and goes to rear duals on the fire side. 5. Nozzle member takes the coupling and attaches the nozzle, then sets the nozzle down. 6. Hydrant member, after grounding the 4" coupling, will prepare to pull folds from the proper side of the apparatus. 7. Hydrant member steps into work area to pull a fold, only after nozzle member goes past the tailboard with the first fold. 8. Nozzle member, after attaching the nozzle, shall proceed around the front of the apparatus and take a position on the proper side of the apparatus to pull folds. 9. After the proper number of folds have been pulled, the convenient member (nozzle member or hydrant member) will break the 2-1/2" coupling and come up with the female coupling. The member breaking the 2-1/2" coupling shall then bed the female coupling and dress the hose bed. 10. The nozzle member and hydrant member will get the proper fittings (the proper fittings can either be A, B or C: A. - 4-way valve - 2-1/2" double male - 2-1/2" gated wye - 2-1/2" to 1-1/2" reducer B. - 4" to 2-1/2" gated wye - 4" double male - 2-1/2" double female - 2-1/2" to 1-1/2" reducer C. - 2-1/2" gated wye - 2-1/2" double male - 2-1/2" double female - 2-1/2" to 1-1/2" reducer Working as a team, the nozzle member and the hydrant member will connect the 4" hose to the 2-1/2" hose using the proper fittings. 11. The nozzle member, after the connection is made, will shoulder the nozzle and prepare to take off. 12. Hydrant member will stand on the line and signal the engineer to "take off." The hydrant member will ground the loop away from the fire after two couplings have been grounded or the apparatus stops. 13. On the command to "take off," the engineer shall proceed with the apparatus to the hydrant. The engineer pulls a 4" running line to the fire side of the apparatus, breaks the coupling, beds the female coupling and connects the line to a discharge gate on the fire side of the apparatus NOTE The "reverse lay" method, when used by a single engine company, is far slower and less efficient than a "forward lay." Generally it is more effective to go past the fire, make a "U turn" and lay back to the fire with a "forward lay." Additionally, when using a "reverse lay," all required equipment shall be removed from the engine apparatus before sending it to the hydrant..03 MODULE III - REMOVING FIRE FIGHTING LINES Prior to advancing nozzles, couplings and hose to an objective; they must be properly, safely and efficiently removed from the apparatus, This module reflects the correct methods for removing 1", 1-1/2", 1-3/4" and 2-1/2" lines from an apparatus prior to advancing to an objective. Removing fire fighting lines is the second phase of "forward lays" (after providing a 4" supply line) and the first phase of a reverse lay" (before providing a 4" supply line). The methods used for removing fire fighting lines are the same, whether performing a "forward lay" or a "reverse lay." Removing 1", 1-1/2" and 1-3/4" lines: 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 18 1. Approach the transverse hose bed from the fire side of the apparatus, mount the running board of the apparatus adjacent to the hose bed to be used. NOTE If the fire is at an angle to the front of the apparatus, use the front transverse hose bed. If the fire is at an angle to the rear of the apparatus, use the rear transverse hose bed. 2. Acquire the nozzle, shut it off and place it over the back of the right shoulder. Grasp the hose in front of and slightly below the right shoulder. Look over shoulder to ensure area is clear before stepping down from the running board. 3. Place the right hand and arm through the loop of hose extending from the hose bed. Recapture the hose leading over the right shoulder with the right hand. 4. Proceed directly away from the apparatus until a coupling is removed from the hose bed. When loop is clear, proceed toward objective. Removing 2-1/2" line (extension lay): 1. Grasp 2-1/2" nozzle from 2-1/2" hose bed. Place nozzle over right shoulder, position nozzle tip in small of back, and shut-off butt bale facing out. 2. Maintain hose grip on 2-1/2" hose with right hand. 3. With the other hand, grasp the hose, and when safe to do so, pull the hose away from the fire side. This will provide sufficient slack hose to reach the nozzle member. Removing a 2-1/2" line (pulling folds): 1. Grasp 2-1/2" nozzle from 2-1/2" hose bed. Place nozzle over shoulder on the fire side. 2. Position nozzle tip in small of back, and shut-off butt facing out, pivot 180 degrees away from the fire side. 3. Maintain hose grip between the coupling and the face, using the hand opposite the fire side. 4. When it is safe, proceed to the rear, always facing the direction of travel, until the coupling drops into the work area. 5. Upon hearing a coupling strike the ground, stop and visually check to ensure that the coupling is actually in the work area. If the coupling has not exited the hose bed, then face the rear and take additional steps as necessary. 6. If the coupling is in the work area, pivot 180 degrees towards the fire side and proceed to the area adjacent to the rear duals on the fire side of the apparatus. 7. When safe to do so, approach the rear of the apparatus and position yourself on the side of the hose bed away from the fire (face the fire side). 8. With the hand nearest the apparatus, grasp the 2 ½" hose with the proper hose grip (grasp from beneath the hose). 9. Turn and proceed toward the rear, always facing the direction of travel. Proceed until a coupling drops into the work area. 10. Upon hearing a coupling strike the ground, stop and visually check to ensure that the coupling is actually in the work area. If the coupling has not exited the hose bed, then face the rear and take additional steps as necessary. 11. If the coupling is in the work area, then dress the fold one time and drop it. 12. To pull additional folds, always return on the side away from the nozzle. 13. Pull additional folds until the required amount of hose has been removed from the apparatus. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 19.04 MODULE IV - ADVANCING FIRE FIGHTING LINES Advancing fire fighting lines includes all steps necessary to advance nozzles, hose and couplings to the objective. 1. Advancing of Nozzles: All nozzles shall be advanced with the nozzle placed over the back of the right shoulder. The right elbow is held high. The right hand maintains a hose grip on the hose just below and in front of the right shoulder. (Figure 33) 2. Advancing couplings: 2-1/2" hose couplings shall be advanced on the proper shoulder with the elbow held high. The coupling is in front of and below the shoulder. The hand maintains a hose grip on the hose between the coupling and the shoulder. (Figure 34) 1-1/2" and 1" couplings shall be advanced by carrying the coupling with a brass grip at arms length with the proper hand. The arm shall be straight. NOTE The "proper shoulder," as it applies to advancing 2-1/2"couplings, and the "proper hand," as it applies to advancing 1-1/2" and 1 " couplings, is that shoulder or hand that allows the member to advance the coupling to the nozzle without walking in the folds laid down previously. 3. Supply Side: In order for a hose evolution to be performed correctly, and in order to place hose couplings at an objective in a manner that facilitates advancement, it is necessary to designate to which side of a nozzle the couplings shall be placed. This shall be referred to as the supply side. Open Fires: To determine the supply side of a nozzle when encountering an open fire (any fire not in a structure), do the following: a. Draw an imaginary line perpendicular to and out from the fire side of the apparatus. b. Lay the couplings down on the side of the nozzle nearest the imaginary line. (Figures 37, 38 and 39) 2-1/2" HAND LINE – FOLDS METHOD OPEN FIRE To Hydrant To Hydrant 2-1/2" HAND LINE - EXTENSION LAY OPEN FIRE To Hydrant to Hydrant Fires inside a doorway: (Figure 40) 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 20 To determine the correct placement of the nozzle and couplings when encountering a fire inside a doorway, do the following: a. Lay the nozzle down at the side of the doorway nearest the apparatus. b. Lay the couplings down, one after another, straight out from the center of the doorway. Proper placement of nozzles, hose, and couplings allows the line, once loaded to be advanced effectively and with a minimum of resistance. -04. HOSE EVOLUTIONS HOSE LAY REFERENCE LIST 1 Forward Lay 1-1/2” or 1-3/4" Hand Line...................................6/6-04.01 2 Forward Lay 2 1/2" Extension................................................6/6-04.02 3 Forward Lay 2 -1/2" Folds Method..........................................6/6-04.03 4 Reverse Lay 2-1/2" Folds Method...........................................6/6-04.04 5 Reverse Lay 2-1/2" Reduced to 1-1/2" or 1-3/4".........................6/6-04.05 Above Ground Hose Lays 6 Forward Lay 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" Drop Bag....................................6/6-05.04 7 Forward Lay 2-1/2" Drop Bag..................................................6/6-05.05 Folds/Extension Methods 8. Forward Lay Standpipe........................................................6/6-05.06 Folds/Extension Methods 9 Forward Lay 2-1/2" Up Ladder................................................6/6-05.07 Folds/Extension Methods 10 Forward Lay 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" Ladder......................................6/6-05.08 Two Piece Engine Two Piece Normal Forward Lay......................6/6-06.01 Two Piece Reverse with Engine.................................................6/6-06.02 Two Piece Reverse with 200 Series...........................................6/6-06.03 Two Piece Alley Lay..................................................................6/6-06.04 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 21.01 HOSE LAY NO. 1 SINGLE ENGINE FORWARD Hydrant to fire-single 4" supply line, 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" hand line from transverse hose bed. 1. Engineer stops the apparatus at the hydrant. 2. Upon command from the officer, the hydrant member lays the line using the 4-way valve. Engineer, upon signal from the hydrant member to "take off," proceeds to the fire with the apparatus. 3. Officer orders the type of hose lay and the number of couplings at the objective. If the officer does not order any couplings at the fire, then the nozzle member will advance a 1 ½" or 1 ¾" package only. 4. Hydrant member shall complete the hydrant operation at the proper time. Hydrant member will not open the hydrant until "water" is called for by the engineer. After opening the hydrant, the hydrant member will return to the apparatus. Hydrant member is responsible for removing kinks and tightening couplings from the hydrant to the apparatus. 5. Engineer pulls a running line, for supply, from the panel side and dresses the line. Engineer then pulls hose coupling within 3' of the tailboard, breaks coupling and places 4" female coupling in hose bed. The engineer shoulders male coupling on inside shoulder and proceeds to suction inlet on panel side and makes hook up. The engineer then steps out of the work area and calls for "water." 6. Nozzle member proceeds to transverse hose bed and removes fire fighting line. NOTE If the fire is towards the left rear of the apparatus, nozzle member will not advance 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" until engineer steps to the front, out of the work area, and calls for water. 7. Nozzle member and hydrant member advance the fire fighting line to objective. After proper number of couplings are at the objective, the nozzle member regains control of the nozzle and calls for water. 8. Hydrant member shall, after proper number of couplings are at the objective, back up the nozzle member on the hose line. 9. Engineer, upon call for water, can (if coupling is within 3' of discharge gate) pull coupling back into work area, break coupling and bed the male. Engineer then attaches female to discharge gate. If not within 3' of discharge gate, the engineer will pull a running line from the wide angle side, pull coupling into work area and break coupling. 10. The engineer will then bed the male coupling and attach the female coupling to the discharge gate and load the line. 11. The engineer will now dress the hose beds and check the line from apparatus to the first coupling for kinks. 12. The hydrant member, upon returning from hydrant to apparatus, will assist in the hose lay as necessary. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 22.02 HOSE LAY NO. 2 SINGLE ENGINE FORWARD Hydrant to fire-single 4" supply line, 2-1/2" hand line, extension lay. 1. Engineer stops apparatus at hydrant. 2. Upon command from the officer, the hydrant member lays the line with the 4-way valve. 3. Engineer, upon command from hydrant member to "take off," proceeds to fire with apparatus. 4. The officer orders type of hose lay and number of couplings at the objective. If the number of couplings is not specified by the officer, then the minimum at the objective will be the nozzle and one coupling. 5. Hydrant member completes hydrant operation at proper time. Hydrant member will not open hydrant until "water" is called for by the engineer. After opening hydrant, hydrant member will return to the apparatus. Hydrant member is responsible for removing kinks and tightening couplings from the hydrant to the apparatus. 6. Engineer pulls running line from panel side and dresses line. Engineer then pulls hose coupling within 3' of tailboard and breaks coupling, placing the 4" female into the hose bed. Engineer shoulders male coupling on inside shoulder and takes to suction inlet, on panel side and hooks up. Engineer shall call for "water" as soon as suction line is hooked up. 7. The nozzle member shall step into the work area after engineer has dressed the 4" line. The nozzle member grasps the 2-1/2" nozzle from the hose bed and provides sufficient slack. 8. Nozzle member pivots 180 degrees away from fire, maintaining hose grip with hand opposite fire side. 9. Nozzle member can advance 2 ½" line to objective as soon as it is safe to do so. 10. Nozzle member and hydrant member will advance proper number of couplings to objective. After the proper number of couplings are at the objective, the nozzle member, with back-up on the line, shall call for water. 11. After proper number of couplings are at the objective, the hydrant member shall back up the nozzle member on the hose line. 12. The engineer, after water call, will pull running line from wide-angle side. Engineer shall then pull coupling within 3' of the tailboard, break coupling, and bed the female coupling. Engineer then shoulders male coupling on inside shoulder and proceeds to discharge gate on fire side of apparatus, then attaches coupling. The line is then loaded by the engineer. 13. The engineer will now dress the hose and check the line from the apparatus to the first coupling for kinks. 14. The hydrant member, upon returning to apparatus from the hydrant, will assist in the hose lay where necessary. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 23.03 HOSE LAY NO. 3 SINGLE ENGINE FORWARD Hydrant to fire single 4" supply line, 2-1/2" hand line by means of pulling folds. 1. Engineer stops apparatus at the hydrant. 2. Upon command of officer, the hydrant member lays the line using the 4-way valve. 3. The engineer, upon command of the hydrant member to "take off," proceeds to the fire with the apparatus. 4. The officer orders the type of hose lay and the number of folds needed. 5. Hydrant member will complete hydrant operation at the proper time. Hydrant member will not open the hydrant until water is called for by the engineer. After opening the hydrant, the hydrant member will return to the apparatus. The hydrant member is responsible for removing kinks and tightening couplings from the hydrant to the apparatus. 6. Engineer pulls a running line from the panel side, dresses the line and pulls hose coupling to within 3' of tailboard. The engineer then breaks the 4" coupling and places the female coupling into the hose bed, shoulders the male coupling and proceeds to the suction inlet on the panel side. Engineer calls for "water" as soon as connection is made to suction inlet. 7. The nozzle member steps into the work area after engineer dresses the 4" supply line. The nozzle member grasps the 2-1/2" nozzle from hose bed. Nozzle member will position 2-1/2" nozzle on fire side shoulder, pivot 180 degrees, maintaining a hose grip with opposite fire side hand. 8. The nozzle member will proceed when clear, pulling the first fold of a forward lay. 9. The engineer, after calling for water, will assist with pulling folds. 10. The nozzle member can advance 2-1/2" into objective as soon as the third fold is dressed. 11. Nozzle member and hydrant member will advance the proper number of couplings to objective. NOTE The proper number of couplings are at the objective when 8' to 10' of hose is left behind the apparatus. After proper number of couplings are at the objective, the nozzle member, with back up on the line, shall call for water. 12. After the proper number of couplings are at the objective, the hydrant member shall back up the nozzle member on the hose line. 13. After "water" call is made, the engineer will pull the coupling to within 3' of the tailboard, break the coupling and bed the female. The engineer then shoulders the male coupling on the inside shoulder and proceeds to the fire side of the apparatus. Engineer hooks up to discharge gate and loads the line. 14. The engineer will now dress the hose beds and check hose line for kinks from apparatus to first coupling. 15. Hydrant member, upon returning to apparatus from hydrant, will assist in the hose lay as necessary. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 24.04 HOSE LAY NO. 4 SINGLE ENGINE Fire to hydrant-single 4" supply line, 2-1/2" hand line. 1. Engineer stops apparatus at the fire. 2. Officer orders type of lay and number of folds needed. 3. Engineer removes required equipment from apparatus: A. 2" hose packs B. "Pigtail" assembly C. Pike pole D. 1 ½" or 1 ¾" hose from transverse hose bed E. Use of Nos. 1, 2 or 3 below will provide a method for another water source in front of the fire. (1) 4-way valve 2-1/2" double male 2-1/2" gated wye 2-1/2" to 1-1/2" reducer (2) 4” to 2-1/2" gated wye 4” double male 2-1/2" double female 2-1/2" to 1 ½” reducer (3) 2-1/2" gated wye 2-1/2" double male 2-1/2" double female 2-1/2" to 2-1/2" reducer Engineer places equipment on the fire side of apparatus. 4. Hydrant member removes spanners from 4" hose bed and places in very rear compartment. Hydrant member then disconnects 4" coupling and 2-1/2" to 4" increaser from 4-way and places coupling on the ground adjacent to left side of tailboard area. 5. The nozzle member will grasp 2-1/2" nozzle from hose bed, position on fire side shoulder, pivot 180 degrees, maintaining hose grip with hand opposite fire side. 6. After hydrant member grounds 4" coupling and is out of the work area, the nozzle member pulls the first fold of a forward lay, positioning the nozzle adjacent to the duals on the fire side. 7. Hydrant member, after grounding the 4" coupling, will prepare to pull folds from the proper side of the apparatus. 8. Hydrant member steps into work area to pull a fold, only after nozzle member goes past the tailboard with the first fold. 9. After grounding the nozzle, the nozzle member shall proceed around the front of the apparatus and take a position on the proper side to pull folds. 10. After the proper number of folds have been pulled, the convenient member (nozzle member or hydrant member) will break the 2-1/2" coupling and come up with the female coupling. The member breaking the 2-1/2" coupling shall then bed the male coupling and dress the hose bed. 11. The nozzle member and hydrant member will get the proper fittings: NOTE Use of Nos. 1, 2 or 3 below will provide a method for another water source in front of the fire. A. 4-way valve 2-1/2" double wye 2-1/2" gated wye 2-1/2" to 1-1/2" reducer B. 4" to 2-1/2" gated wye 4" double male 2-1/2" double female 2-1/2" to 1-1/2" reducer C. 2-1/2" gated wye 2-1/2" double male 2-1/2" double female 2-1/2" to 1-1/2" reducer Working as a team, the nozzle member and the hydrant member will connect the 4" hose to the 2-1/2" hose using the proper fittings. 12. The nozzle member, after the connection is made, will shoulder the nozzle and prepare to take off. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 25 13. Hydrant member will stand on the line and signal the engineer to "take off." The hydrant member will ground the loop away from the fire after two couplings have been grounded (the first coupling will be the 4" to 2-1/2" coupling) or the apparatus stops. The hydrant member will then assist in advancing couplings to the objective. 14. Nozzle member, upon hearing the "take off"call, will advance the nozzle and couplings to the objective. The hose line is advanced until the "loop" is disturbed. The nozzle member regains control of the nozzle and, with backup, calls for "water." 15. The hydrant member after proper number of couplings are at the fire, will back up nozzle member on the hose line. 16. The engineer will stop the apparatus at the hydrant. The engineer will then attach the 4" Double female to the discharge gate on the fire side of the apparatus. The engineer will then pull a 4" running line from the fire side of the apparatus. 17. The engineer will pull 4" coupling within 3' of the tailboard. Engineer will then break the coupling, bed the female, and shoulder the male coupling on the inside shoulder. The engineer then connects the hose to the discharge gate on the fire side of the apparatus. 18. The engineer, upon hearing the "water" call, loads the line. 19. The engineer will now dress the hose bed and check the line from the apparatus to the first coupling for kinks. -05. HOSE EVOLUTIONS, ABOVE GROUND.01 LINE ALOFT VIA DROP BAG 1. The engine company stops at the fire structure. 2. When the apparatus is spotted at the fire, nozzle member shall procure the 2" hose packs. 3. The officer and the nozzle member proceed above ground with a drop bag and appropriate equipment. 4. The engineer provides the required size line (1 ½", 1 ¾" or 2 ½") to the base of the building at the required location, ensuring that there is sufficient slack to provide at least 100' of hose on the fire floor. ADVANCING HOSE LINES COUPLING PLACEMENT FOR PROPER SHOULDER OR HAND FOR ADVANCING TO BASE OF BUILDING FROM APPARATUS TO: RIGHT REAR 2 ½" - LEFT SHOULDER 1 ½" OR 1 ¾" LEFT HAND FROM APPARATUS TO: RIGHT FRONT 2 ½" - RIGHT SHOULDER 1 ½" OR 1 ¾" RIGHT HAND FROM APPARATUS TO: LEFT REAR 2 ½" RIGHT SHOULDER 1 ½" OR 1 ¾" - RIGHT HAND FROM APPARATUS TO: LEFT FRONT 2 ½" - LEFT SHOULDER 1 ½" OR 1 ¾" - LEFT HAND 5. When in the proper location above ground, the officer and the nozzle member secure the bitter end of the drop bag, determine that the area below is clear, and drop the bag to the ground. 6. The nozzle member places the hose pack in close proximity to the line being pulled aloft. This hose pack may be used to extend the fire fighting line, if necessary. 7. When the drop bag is dropped, the engineer secures the nozzle to the line and signals the officer and the nozzle member to begin hoisting the line aloft. 8. The officer and/or nozzle member hoist the line aloft until sufficient slack hose has been pulled up (minimum of one section on fire floor). 9. The officer and nozzle member flake out the line on the fire floor to provide a smooth water way and call for "water." Lines shall be secured prior to calling for water. 10. The engineer loads the line. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 26 NOTE If the hydrant member has been assisting the engineer, the hydrant member shall -proceed to the fire floor and assist in advancing the line if it is safe to rejoin the company..02 HOSE PACKS FROM DRY OR COMBINATION STANDPIPES 1. The engine company stops at the fire structure. 2. When the apparatus is spotted at the fire, the officer, nozzle member and hydrant member, if available, procure all of the required equipment and proceed above ground. Required equipment includes the 2-1/2" high-rise pigtail with fittings, 200' of 2" lightweight hose packs, with spray nozzles. 3. The engineer loads the standpipe system by means of a minimum of two 2-1/2" lines into the standpipe inlets. NOTE It may be necessary to protect hose laid to standpipe inlets using ladders and/or salvage covers open to the quarter fold. 4. On the fire floor, the 2-1/2" high-rise pigtail/wye is connected to the standpipe outlet. The fire fighting line 2" is connected to an outlet on the gated wye attached to the 2-1/2" high-rise pigtail/ standpipe outlet. The fire fighting line should be flaked out as much as possible before loading the line. 5. Depending on the location and intensity of the fire, it may be necessary to connect to the standpipe outlet on the floor below the fire and then advance the line up the stairwell or fire escape..03 LINE ALOFT VIA LADDER 1. The engine company stops at the fire structure. 2. When the apparatus is spotted at the fire, the officer, nozzle member and hydrant member, if available, complete the required hose lay. Members shall advance the proper amount of hose to the base of the ladder. Nozzle to beam nearest apparatus with couplings laying straight out from center of ladder rungs (like door fire). ADVANCING HOSE LINES COUPLING PLACEMENT FOR PROPER SHOULDER OR HAND FOR ADVANCING TO BASE OF LADDER FROM APPARATUS TO: RIGHT REAR 2 ½" LEFT SHOULDER 1 ½" OR 1 ¾" LEFT HAND FROM APPARATUS TO: RIGHT FRONT 2 ½" RIGHT SHOULDER 1 ½" OR 1 ¾ " RIGHT HAND FROM APPARATUS TO: LEFT REAR 2 ½" RIGHT SHOULDER 1 ½” OR 1 ¾" RIGHT HAND FROM APPARATUS TO: LEFT FRONT 2 ½" LEFT SHOULDER 1 ½" OR 1 ¾" LEFT HAND 3. The nozzle member, after all slack hose has been advanced to the base of the ladder, shall shoulder the nozzle on the right shoulder and proceed up the ladder. 4. Other members shall space themselves appropriately and assist the nozzle member in taking the hose line aloft. The hose line or coupling is to be on the right shoulder. NOTE Correct spacing on a line when climbing a ladder is: a. Dry Line-one member each 25'. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 27 b. Loaded Line-one member each 10'. 5. Nozzle member shall dismount the end of the ladder, ground the nozzle and assist in raising hose. 6. When sufficient hose has been carried aloft, the line shall be secured, flaked out, and the engineer signaled to load the line ("water"). 7. The engineer loads the line..04 HOSE LAY NO. 6 ABOVE GROUND HOSE LAY 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" DROP BAG METHOD Hydrant to fire-above ground hose lay using the drop bag method with 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" hand line. 1. Engineer stops apparatus at the hydrant. 2. Hydrant member lays the line using the 4-way valve upon command of the officers. 3. Engineer, upon signal from hydrant member to "take off," proceeds to the fire with the apparatus. 4. Officer orders type of hose lay and specifies what floor and location for drop bag. 5. Hydrant member will complete the hydrant operation at the proper time. Hydrant member will not open the hydrant until water is called for by the engineer. After opening hydrant, hydrant member will return to the apparatus. Hydrant member is responsible for removing kinks and tightening couplings from the hydrant to the apparatus. 6. For supply, the engineer pulls a running line from the panel side of the apparatus. The engineer breaks the coupling, beds the female, and shoulders the male coupling on the inside shoulder. The engineer then takes it to the suction inlet on the panel side of the apparatus and hooks up. Engineer now calls for "water." 7. Officer and nozzle member will take the following equipment above ground. a. 2" hose packs b. "Pigtail" assembly c. Drop bag 8. Nozzle member and officer, with equipment, will proceed via the stairwell to the proper above ground location. Upon reaching the proper location, the equipment is set on the floor beneath point where drop bag is lowered from building. Officer and nozzle member will drop the bag from their location and prepare to hoist the line upon a signal from the engineer. 9. After calling for water, the engineer proceeds to transverse hose bed, removes fire fighting line and advances it to the base of the building. Engineer will advance the proper number of couplings to the base of the building. Couplings are placed straight out from the building as in door fires. 10. Engineer will tie the drop bag knot and also hook the bag back on the line. The engineer then signals the aboveground members to hoist the line. 11. Engineer will return to the apparatus and wait for the "water" call. 12. Hydrant member, upon returning to apparatus from hydrant, shall assist the engineer in advancing couplings to the base of the building. Once the proper number of couplings have been advanced to the objective the hydrant member is to acquire the pike pole. Hydrant member will then advance via the interior stairwell to the fire floor and assist the aboveground members. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 28 13. Aboveground members will hoist the line upon signal from the engineer. They shall flake the line out as it is pulled into their location. 14. Nozzle member will signal for "water" when proper amount of hose has been pulled up to the fire floor. NOTE Minimum amount of hose will be the nozzle and at least 100' of hose, unless more hose is ordered. 15. The hydrant member will back up the nozzle member on the line after proper number of couplings have reached the objective. 16. The engineer, after "water" call, will pull 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" hose coupling into work area, or pull a running line to get the coupling into the work area. The engineer will then break the 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" coupling, bed the male, and connect the female to the discharge gate. The line will then be loaded by the engineer. 17. The engineer will now dress the hose beds and check the hose line from the apparatus to the first coupling for kinks..08 HOSE LAY NO. 10 ABOVE GROUND HOSE LAY 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" HOSE LINE UP LADDERS Hydrant to fire 1. Engineer stops apparatus at the hydrant. 2. Hydrant member lays the line using the 4-way valve upon command of the officer. 3. Engineer, upon signal from hydrant member to "take off," proceeds to the fire with the apparatus. 4. Officer orders type of hose lay. Officer will specify what size hose line, which ladder and which floor. 5. Hydrant member will complete the hydrant operation at the proper time. Hydrant member will not open the hydrant until "water" is called for by the engineer. After opening hydrant, hydrant member will return to the apparatus. Hydrant member is responsible for removing kinks and tightening couplings from the hydrant to the apparatus. 6. For supply, the engineer pulls a running line from the panel side of the apparatus. The engineer breaks the coupling, beds the female coupling and shoulders the male coupling on the inside shoulder. The engineer then takes it to the suction inlet on the panel side of the apparatus and hooks up. Engineer now calls for "water". 7. Nozzle member proceeds to transverse hose bed and removes fire fighting line. NOTE If ladder is to the left rear of the apparatus, the nozzle member will not advance 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" line until the engineer steps to the front, out of the work area, and calls for "water." 8. Nozzle member will advance 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" hose line to the ladder beam that is closest to the apparatus. 9. Nozzle member and hydrant member will advance the proper number of couplings to the ladder. Couplings are to be placed straight out from the center of the ladder rungs, same as in door fire. 10. Hydrant member, upon returning to apparatus from hydrant, shall assist the nozzle member in advancing the proper number of couplings to the base of the ladder. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 29 11. Nozzle member will regain nozzle, shoulder the nozzle on right shoulder and prepare to ascend ladder. 12. The hydrant member will shoulder hose line 25' behind nozzle member and prepare to advance the line up the ladder. 13. Nozzle member will ascend ladder after hydrant member has shouldered hose properly. 14. Hydrant member will ascend ladder when the loop that is created between the nozzle member and hydrant member reaches the hydrant member's knee. 15. Aboveground members will hoist the hose line. Aboveground members will flake the line out as it is pulled into their location. 16. Nozzle member will signal for "water" when proper amount of hose has been pulled up to the fire floor. NOTE: Minimum amount of hose will be the nozzle and at least 100' of hose, unless more couplings are ordered. 17. The hydrant member will backup the nozzle member on the line after proper number of couplings have reached the objective. 18. The engineer, after "water" call from the nozzle member, can either: A. Pull a running line from the wide-angle side, break and bed the male coupling, and connect the female coupling to a 1-1/2" discharge gate. OR B. Pull a coupling back into the work area (if sufficient hose is left at the base of the ladder), break the 1 ½" coupling, bed the male, and connect the female to the discharge gate. The line will then be loaded by the engineer. 19. The engineer will now dress the hose beds and check the hose line from the apparatus to the first couplings for kinks. -06. TWO PIECE ENGINE COMPANY.01 NORMAL TWO PIECE HYDRANT TO FIRE Use all hose lays except hose lay No. 4 and No. 5. 1. Engine stops 25' in front of hydrant. 2. Engineer on 200 Series engine spots apparatus at the hydrant. 3. Hydrant member prepares to lay the line upon command of the officer. 4. Hydrant member goes to tailboard area of the engine and removes spanners, placing them in the rear compartment. The hydrant member then disconnects the 4" hose from the 4-way valve, being sure to leave the 2-1/2" to 4" increaser on the 4-way valve. 5. Hydrant member places the 4" coupling on the hip towards the hydrant and then grasps the hose sling with the other hand. Hydrant member then pivots 180 degrees towards the hydrant. This will place the 4" coupling and hose sling on the same side. 6. Hydrant member, with two hands on the coupling and the hose sling, will go around the hydrant and place the sling over the hydrant barrel. The hydrant member will then lay the 4" coupling on the ground. 7. Hydrant member returns to the engine, gets in jumpseat and tells the engineer to "take off." 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 30 8. 200 Series engineer, after the engine stops or two couplings come out, removes 4" hose from hydrant. Engineer then takes the 4" coupling to a discharge gate on the panel side of the apparatus. Engineer will connect the 4" coupling to the discharge gate and wait for the "water" call from the engine engineer. 9. Engine stops at the fire and the officer orders the type of hose lay. 10. For supply, the hydrant member pulls a running line from the panel side of the apparatus and dresses the line. 11. Nozzle member starts the hose lay. 12. Engineer acquires the proper fittings for the suction inlet, then relieves hydrant member on the supply line. 13. Hydrant member, or engine engineer, will break the coupling, bed the female, and shoulder the male coupling on the inside shoulder. Member (hydrant member or engineer) will then take male coupling to the suction inlet on the panel side of the apparatus and make the hookup. Member will then call for "water." NOTE The engine engineer is responsible for hooking up to the suction inlet and calling for "water" 14. 200 Series engineer, upon "water" call from engine engineer, will open the proper discharge gate. 15. 200 Series engineer will check from apparatus to first coupling for kinks. 16. After hydrant member is relieved by the engine engineer, hydrant member, will assist in hose lay (example: pulling folds, advancing couplings)..02 REVERSE WITH ENGINE FIRE TO HYDRANT Use all hose lays except hose lay No. 4 and No. 5. 1. Officer will order the type of hose lay. 2. Engine will stop in front of 200 Series engine at the fire. 3. Hydrant member will go to the tailboard of the engine and place the spanners in the rear compartment. Hydrant member then removes 4" coupling from the 4-way valve ensuring that the increaser is left on the 4-way valve. 4. Hydrant member places the 4" coupling on the hip towards the 200 Series panel and grabs the hose sling with the other hand. Hydrant member then pivots 180' toward the 200 Series panel. This will place the 4" coupling and sling on the same side. 5 Hydrant member, with two hands on the coupling and the hose sling, will go to the rear duals on the panel side of the 200 Series engine. The hydrant member will ground the entire package at the rear duals. 6. Hydrant member will stand on the hose line and signal the engine engineer to "take off." 7. The engine engineer will ensure that the breathing apparatus is left at the fire. The engine engineer will then return to the cab of the engine and await the "take off' signal from the hydrant member. 8. The engine will then proceed to the hydrant. 9. The 200 Series engineer will attach the 4" double female to the suction inlet. 10. Hydrant member will ground the loop after two couplings or the engine comes to a stop. Hydrant member will ground the loop away from the 200 Series engine. 11. The 200 Series engineer will get the 4" female coupling after the hydrant member has grounded the loop. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 31 12. 200 Series engineer will take the 4" female coupling to the suction inlet on the panel side and attach it. The 200 Series engineer will then call for "water." 13. Hydrant member will assist in the hose lay after being relieved by the 200 Series engineer. 14. Nozzle member will proceed to the 200 Series engine and begin the hose lay. 15. The engine engineer, after stopping at the hydrant, will get the 4" double female and attach it to the discharge gate on the panel side of the apparatus. 16. Engine engineer will pull a running line, break the coupling and bed the female coupling. The engine engineer will then shoulder the male coupling on the inside shoulder and take the coupling to the panel side of the apparatus. The engine engineer will then attach the 4" male coupling to the discharge gate. 17. Engine engineer will load the line after the "water" call from the 200 Series engineer. 18. Engine engineer will now dress the hose bed a check the line from the apparatus to the fist coupling for kinks..03 REVERSE WITH 200 SERIES FIRE TO HYDRANT The 200 series engine and all hose lays except hose lay No. 4 and No. 5 1. Officer will order the type of hose lay. 2. Engine will stop at the fire. The 200 Series engine will come alongside the engine from either the right or the left. 3. The 200 Series engine will stop when the tailboard is in line with the front bumper of the engine. 4. Hydrant member goes to the tailboard of the 200 Series engine and places spanners in the rear compartment. Hydrant member then removes the 4" coupling from the 4-way valve ensuring that the increaser is left on the 4-way valve. 5. Nozzle member will start hose lay on the engine. 6. Hydrant member places 4" coupling on hip towards the engine and grasps the hose sling with the other hand. Hydrant member pivots 180* towards the engine. This will place the 4" coupling and sling on the same side. 7. Hydrant member, with two hands on the coupling and the hose sling, will go to the rear duals of the engine. Hydrant member will ground the entire package at the rear duals of the engine. 8. Engine engineer will attach 4" double female to suction inlet. 9. Hydrant member will stand on the line and signal the 200 Series engine to "take off." 10. 200 Series engine will proceed to the hydrant after "take off” call from the hydrant member. 11. Hydrant member will ground the loop after two couplings or the 200 Series engine stops. Hydrant member will ground the loop away from the engine. 12. Engine engineer will acquire the female coupling after hydrant member grounds the loop. 13. Engine engineer will take the 4" female coupling to the suction inlet on the panel side of the apparatus and connect it. Engine engineer then calls for "water." 14. Hydrant member will assist in hose lay after being relieved by the engine engineer. 15. 200 Series s engineer, after stopping, will get the 4" double female and attach it to the discharge gate on the panel side of the apparatus. 16. The 200 Series engineer will pull a running line, break the coupling and bed the female. Engineer will then shoulder the male coupling on the inside shoulder and take it to the panel side of the apparatus, where it shall be connected to the discharge gate. 17. 200 Series engineer will load the line after the "water" call from the engine engineer. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 32 18. 200 Series engineer will now dress the hose bed and check the line from the apparatus to the first coupling for kinks. NOTE If 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" package is called for, on either side, the nozzle member shall not take off until the engineer gets the 4" coupling and is out of the way..04 ALLEY LAY Engine to Fire - 200 Series to Hydrant 1. Officer gets the 4" double male and proceeds to a position approximately 20' to the rear of both apparatus. 2. Hydrant member goes to the tailboard of the 200 Series engine and places spanners and hose sling in rear compartment. The hydrant member then disconnects the 4" hose from the 4-way valve, ensuring that the increaser is left on the 4-way valve. 3. Hydrant member shoulders 4" coupling on shoulder towards the engine. The hydrant member then pulls the 4" hose to the officer's location. 4. Hydrant member and officer connect the 4" hose and the 4" double male. 5. Hydrant member will stand on the hose line facing towards the engine. 6. Nozzle member goes to the tailboard of the engine and places the spanners and hose sling in the rear compartment. The nozzle member then disconnects the 4" hose from the 4-way valve, ensuring that the increaser is left on the 4-way valve. 7. Nozzle member now shoulders the 4" coupling on shoulder towards the 200 Series engine. Nozzle member then pulls 4" hose to officer's location. 8. Nozzle member and officer now connect the 4" line from the engine to the 4" double male previously connected to the line from the 200 Series engine. 9. Nozzle member and officer, after making their final connection, will check for kinks in the line and then return to their seats on the engine. 10. After the area between the engine and the 200 Series engine is clear, the hydrant member will tell the 200 Series engine to "take off." 11. After the "take off' call, the 200 Series engine will proceed to the hydrant. 12. Hydrant member will ground the loop after two couplings have come out or the 200 Series engine stops. 13. After returning to the jumpseat on the engine, the hydrant member will tell the engine engineer to "take off." 14. After the "take off” call, the engine proceeds to the fire. 15. The officer orders the type of hose lay. 16. For supply, the hydrant member pulls a running line from the panel side of the engine, then dresses the line. 17. Nozzle member starts the hose lay. 6/6 ENGINE EVOLUTIONS 33 18. The engine engineer acquires the proper fittings for the suction inlet (4" double female). Engineer then relieves the hydrant member on the supply line. 19. The hydrant member or the engine engineer will break the coupling and bed the female. The member will then shoulder the male coupling on the inside shoulder. Member will then take the male coupling to the suction inlet on the panel side of the apparatus and connect it. The member (hydrant member or engine engineer) will then call for "water." 20. Hydrant member will assist in the hose lay after being relieved by the engine engineer. 21. The 200 Series engineer, after stopping at the hydrant, will attach the 4" double female to the discharge gate on the panel side of the apparatus. 22. 200 Series engineer pulls a 4" running line, breaks the coupling and beds the female. The 200 Series engineer will then shoulder the male coupling on the inside shoulder. 23. The 200 Series engineer proceeds to the panel side of the apparatus and connects the 4" coupling to the discharge gate with the 4" double female on it. 24. The 200 Series engineer is to load the line after the "water" call from' the engine engineer. 25. 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