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The Flat Load: Loading (Ep #124)

A well-built Flat Load starts with proper loading technique. In this episode, Kyle Romagus walks through step-by-step how to load the Flat Load for both preconnect and static beds. He shares practical tips for managing folds, couplings, and hose layers to create a clean, efficient load that deploys...

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The Flat Load: Invert (Ep #123)

When the stretch involves long distances and/or obstacles, the Inverted Flat Load provides a practical solution. In this episode, Kyle Romagus demonstrates how to invert the load to improve deployment and line control. He covers how this adjustment can make the Flat Load work better as a shoulder...

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The Flat Load: Triple (Ep #122)

The Triple Flat Load variation offers another option that offers more control in a compact stretch. In this episode, Kyle Romagus explains how deploy the Flat Load as a triple toad configuration, highlighting its advantages for a short, obstacle free stretch showing the flat load’s adaptability on...

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The Flat Load: Take and Break (Ep #121)

In this episode, Kyle Romagus demonstrates the Take and Break method for the Flat Load. This approach allows firefighters to quickly break the flat load and take what they need after estimating the stretch.  Romagus explains how to perform the technique, when to use it, and how it supports smooth...

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Utilizing some of the country’s top engine company instructors, we are checking our emotions at the door and presenting the pros and cons of the relevant engine company topics in the fire service. Part Art. Part Science.

This educational video series will be sure to leave you a better informed about nozzles, flows, your fire flow system, and engine company operations as a discipline.

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