I have been intrigued by this hose deployment technique for a while and wondered how it would work with our style of hose. I know it is well known and widely used in the US.
I've had a search for decent video's on here and couldn't find much with regards to it being used in the UK, so i tried it out this afternoon and record it on my Iphone.
The results were very good.
I was working direct from a hydrant of which the pressure isn't brilliant, however the hose charged fully and didn't get tangled up. As you progress with the branch the hose uncoils effortlessly.
I can see it working very well in terms of rapid deployment of hose. There is no need to run / flake the hose out, just drop the hose by the entry point, spread it out slightly, connect the branch (if not already pre connected), Connect male end to pump or to a conventionally run out length of hose from the pump to the entry point, charge the line, check the branch for correct operation and water on and away you go! There would also be less trip hazards. Just a nice neat coil of hose directly at the entry point.
I can see this being very effective for high rise building fires.
I wonder how it would work with two or more lengths of hose? I believe some of the US have 3 to 4 lengths to one load. I wonder if the lugs on our UK hose would snag / get caught in the coil? Think i might try it.
Do any UK Fire and Rescue services use this technique?
What are your thoughts on it? All comments bellow please.
Many thanks.
