Considerations for Interior and Exterior Vertical Hoseline Stretches - Firefighting

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When stretching long in commercial environments, the 2.5” static hose load allows for tactical advantages. First, crews can stretch a varied length of hose to reach the fire room, from 50’-400 or longer. Second, this allows options for fire suppression tactics. MATCH THE FIRE FLOW WITH THE FIRE INVOLVEMENT. If a room and contents, extend with 1.75” Gustin Pack, an apartment or large fire, 2.5” @ 265; or large involvement with a portable master stream. This deployment needs to be coordinated and@