Category: Engine Company Ops

  • The Standpipe Hosepack Strap

    On almost a daily basis I receive questions and requests from firefighters across the fire service regarding high-rise operations and equipment.  This is long overdue, but from time to time, I will now start providing information and posts regarding some of these equipment items and resources.   I hope that this information will be beneficial…

  • The Denver Hosepack

    High-Rise Firefighting / Standpipe Operations Engine Company Standpipe Hosepack The “Denver Hosepack”   Welcome back, and thanks for staying engaged. In a previous post, I addressed the concept of proper weapon selection, and the critical need to choose and utilize 2 ½-inch hose for most high-rise / standpipe operations. Far too many well intentioned fire…

  • High-Rise Firefighting / Standpipe Operations: Engine Company Weapon Selection

    There is a long list of strategic and tactical priorities for firefighting operations in high-rise buildings.  However, as with all fires, the need to get water on, and control the fire as quickly as possible, is by far the most critical component to a successful operation.  At high-rise fires, our fire attack almost always requires…