Firefighter Survival - How to use Hose Couplings as Directional Indicators

[bulltencourt]

thanks man

[CrossvilleFire]

Smooth bump bump to the pump!

[solidstream13]

"bumps to the pump"

[wanthrasherholic]

cool video..but what if its instantaneous couplings??

[Firemedic712]

Do the female couplings on the hose you were using have higbee indicators?

[FFDGP]

Getting disoriented and lost inside a structure fire is a danger every Firefighter faces when entering an unfamiliar building that's filled with smoke. Prevention is the first step to avoiding a LODD or injury, but preparation and being able to quickly react to a life and death situation is also essential.......

[FFDGP]

This video serves both as a review as well as an introduction on how to use couplings on a hose line as directional indicators. Also included in the video is a description of an easy to make prop that can be used to teach and reinforce this skill.

[FFDGP]

Understand that the "Mnemonics" discussed in the video are just two of many techniques taught for this procedure. It's important for each individual Firefighter to use a method that THEY like and one that's easy to remember. Here are some other popular ones:

Bumps to the Pumps

Smooth - Bump, Bump - To the Pump

Lugs on the Shank lead to the Tank

Train, Be Prepared, Stay Safe, Make the Save - SURVIVE!

Dale G. Pekel