Hose Drill

April 28, 2005 - Every 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, members at Company 7 participate in different drills on various topics.  This drill was designed simulate pulling hose lines into buildings and what obstacles which may be encountered. 

The drill started will a brief story of a Cincinnati firefighter that was killed during a flashover while battling a small residential house fire.  The house flashed a little over three minutes after the fire department first arrived on location. 

Members participated in evolutions with three man crews to show difficulties that may be experienced during the day with short staffing.  The crews were left with making their own decision on when the mask up and charge the line.  Crews went through several different evolutions implementing different ideas on how to be more effective in placing hose lines in place.  Members drilled for a little over an hour before critiquing the different ideas.

Chief 7A, Chief 7B, Safety Officer 7, Training Officer