PUMPING TO A CROSSLAY
The most common question from younger members during a pump class is, "What do I/you pump to a crosslay?"
In this bonus lesson, we'll take a couple of minutes to look at this from a theoretical and practical viewpoint.
Watch The Video:
"Did you know that National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments, requires a minimum of two handlines for an interior attack with a combined total of 300 gallons per minute (gpm)?" (Fire Apparatus Magazine)
A great article on Interior Attack Lines from Fire Apparatus Magazine - https://www.fireapparatusmagazine.com/2014/08/29/the-interior-attack-line-getting-the-most-bang-for-your-buck/#:~:text=Did%20you%20know%20that%20National,attack%20with%20a%20combined%20total
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PUMP SCHOOL W/ RICK BREWER
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