Evolution 1 Back Stretch

Question 1

The back stretch is used when the pumper reaches the fire before the hydrant. When the pumper is ready to proceed to the hydrant who will ride the back step?

Answer 1

The control FF.
upon reaching hydrant the control FF connects pumper; break hose line & attach to pumper.
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Question 2

When removing hose from apparatus the member places his arm thru 1st 3 folds of hose steps down & walks backward dragging hose. How far away from rig shall this FF lay the hose on the ground?

Answer 2

15’ from rig & slightly to side in direction of stretch.

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