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This skill video will show you how to advance an uncharged line up a ladder into a window.
1. Confirm order with officer to advance line.
2. Position firefighters all on same side of hose, all facing the nozzle, with about 10 feet (3 m) between each firefighter.
3. Place the line over shoulders.
4. Climb the ladder.
5. Nozzle Firefighter: Sound the floor for stability, enter the window, laying down nozzle in window before entering.
6. Other Firefighters: Lock in with leg lock or Class I safety harness, leaving hands free to control and advance the hose.
7. Other Firefighters: Feed the hose to nozzle firefighter until nozzle firefighter has sufficient hose to advance to desired location and signals you to stop.
8. Other Firefighters: Secure the hose to the top rung of the ladder with a hose strap tool or utility strap, tying a clove hitch if using a utility strap.
9. Firefighter nearest top: Advance up the ladder to back up the nozzle firefighter.
Purchase all 192 videos in the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition Skills Video Series:
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Purchase the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition Skill Sheet Handbook:
ifsta.org/shop/essentials-fire-fighting-6th-skill-sheet-handbook/36927?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=essentials-6th-skill-sheet-handbook
This skill video will show you how to advance an uncharged line up a ladder into a window.
1. Confirm order with officer to advance line.
2. Position firefighters all on same side of hose, all facing the nozzle, with about 10 feet (3 m) between each firefighter.
3. Place the line over shoulders.
4. Climb the ladder.
5. Nozzle Firefighter: Sound the floor for stability, enter the window, laying down nozzle in window before entering.
6. Other Firefighters: Lock in with leg lock or Class I safety harness, leaving hands free to control and advance the hose.
7. Other Firefighters: Feed the hose to nozzle firefighter until nozzle firefighter has sufficient hose to advance to desired location and signals you to stop.
8. Other Firefighters: Secure the hose to the top rung of the ladder with a hose strap tool or utility strap, tying a clove hitch if using a utility strap.
9. Firefighter nearest top: Advance up the ladder to back up the nozzle firefighter.
