FOPS008 Handling Hose
Fire Operation Support
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23m
This program discusses operations and skills support personnel may be tasked with including general guidelines for creating various hose loads and hose finishes. Also reviewed is how to use preconnected flat and minuteman loads, as well as demonstrations of two common hose lays, coupling and uncoupling hose, and how to advance a flat and horseshoe loads.
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