First Due Tackle Pass It On – Firefighter, Rescue & Extrication Training
Here’s a simple, yet important drill on orientation with the hoseline. Lt. Jason Deptula from Vermilion Twp. FD sent the write up over.
As we are all taught in our firefighter classes, the female connection on a hose connects to the make end of the next section. Using the progression of female to male can lead us out of a building or “smooth bump bump to the pump”.
The next time you test your hose and have some fail, cut off the couplings and turn them into a training prop. Compile about 4 sets of the same diameter hose couplings.
For the drill, have the firefighters put their hoods on backwards and put gloves on. Now, place the four sets of couplings out in front of the firefighter and have them; pick-up each set, determine the proper orientation, and put the couplings in a straight line simulating the exit path.
Pass it on!
