JamesMiller & Karion
Karion
Hey, I’ve been sketching out the most efficient hose deployment patterns for a 100‑foot structure—noticed any recurring setups that actually cut down on response time?
JamesMiller
Sure thing. For a 100‑foot building, the usual setup is two main hose lines: one on the low side and one on the high side, each with a 1.5‑inch line running to a ladder or a high‑rise platform. Drop a 2‑inch or 3‑inch hose in the middle for the interior, and run a 1.5‑inch line to each stairwell. That way you’ve got quick access to both ends and can fire back‑to‑back without having to shift the main line. Keep the lines as straight as possible, avoid loops, and make sure the ladder or platform is positioned so you can hit the roof or highest windows quickly. That pattern saves a lot of time on arrival and during the first 10 minutes of the attack.
Karion
Sounds systematic enough, but I keep wondering if the “no loops” rule really holds when the building is in the middle of a windstorm—does the hose kink under the pressure? And that 2‑inch middle line—maybe a 1‑inch with a quick‑fit connector could give you the same flow with less bulk. Also, you might want a backup loop on the stairwell line in case the first line fails—patterns rarely predict failures. Just a thought.
JamesMiller
Good points. In a windstorm the hose can kink, but a straight run with a quick‑fit 1‑inch line is fine if the flow demand is low. The backup loop on the stairwell line is smart—just keep it close enough to switch quickly. Keep the main lines clean, but add that extra safety net. It’ll give you the confidence to focus on the fire instead of worrying about a line failure.
Karion
Nice, just keep the backup loop under 10 feet from the main so you don’t have to turn a corner in the heat. Confidence is good, but the only real safety net is a second line that’s not a copy‑paste of the first. And remember—if the wind starts to feel like a prank, don’t let the hoses decide the choreography for you.
JamesMiller
Got it. Keep the backup line short, make it a different path, and always check that it’s ready before we hit the scene. Wind can throw off hose plans, so stay alert and keep that extra line handy.
Karion
Short, different, ready—check it twice, fire it once. Wind’s the only thing that can turn your neat line into a paper airplane. Stay alert.
JamesMiller
Right on. Double check the loop, lock it in, and let the wind do its thing while we focus on the job. Stay sharp.
Karion
Double check, lock in, and let the wind do its own drama—your job isn’t the stage. Stay sharp.