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This skill video demonstrates how to make a preconnected flat hose load.
1. Attach the female coupling to the discharge outlet.
2. Lay the first length of hose flat in the bed against the side wall.
3. Angle the hose to lay the next fold adjacent to the first fold and continue building the first tier.
4. Make a fold that extends approximately 8 inches (200 mm) beyond the load at a point that is approximately one-third the total length of the load. This loop will later serve as a pull handle.
5. Continue laying the hose in the same manner, building each tier with folds laid progressively across the bed.
6. Make a fold that extends approximately 14 inches (350 mm) beyond the load at a point that is approximately two-thirds the total length of the load. This loop will also serve as a pull handle.
7. Complete the load.
8. Attach the nozzle and lay it on top of the load.
Purchase all 192 videos in the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition Skills Video Series:
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This skill video demonstrates how to make a preconnected flat hose load.
1. Attach the female coupling to the discharge outlet.
2. Lay the first length of hose flat in the bed against the side wall.
3. Angle the hose to lay the next fold adjacent to the first fold and continue building the first tier.
4. Make a fold that extends approximately 8 inches (200 mm) beyond the load at a point that is approximately one-third the total length of the load. This loop will later serve as a pull handle.
5. Continue laying the hose in the same manner, building each tier with folds laid progressively across the bed.
6. Make a fold that extends approximately 14 inches (350 mm) beyond the load at a point that is approximately two-thirds the total length of the load. This loop will also serve as a pull handle.
7. Complete the load.
8. Attach the nozzle and lay it on top of the load.
