4 Basic Types of Handline Nozzles (Episode 41)
We are going back to basics to kick off Season 2 of Brass Tacks Hard Facts with the 4 basic types of handline nozzles. Jerry Herbst reviews smooth bore, fixed flow, selectable, and automatic nozzle designs in this episode and advantages and disadvantages of each type. It is an excellent overview for any firefighter helping you to understand how nozzle design can impact your operation.
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How Air Movement Affects Your Fire Flow System (Brass Tacks & Hard Facts Episode 40)
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2″ vs 2-1/2″ Hose/Nozzle Comparison - Brass Tacks & Hard Facts (Episode 12)
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Nozzle Series - Smoothbores
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The Freeman Ratio (Episode #49)
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Nozzle Overview: Weapon Selection with Curt Isakson - Brass Tacks & Hard Facts Episode #1
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Running the Pump: Fire Pump Theory, Cavitation and More
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How Kinks Affect Your Fire Flow System - Brass Tacks & Hard Facts (Episode 35)
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Nozzle Series
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Nozzles, Water Mapping + Fire Attack with Sean Gray | Fully Involved Podcast (E1)
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Gated Wye Operations: Part 2 – Modern Flows (Ep #58)
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Cavitation in fire pumps
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Nozzle Team Positions - Brass Tacks & Hard Facts (Episode 15)
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Overcoming Nozzle Whip - Brass Tacks & Hard Facts (Episode 30)
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Hose Handling for the Back Up Firefighter (Ep 118)
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2.5” Commercial Attack and Extend - Brass Tacks & Hard Facts (Episode 26)
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Ball Valve versus Gate Valve on a Deck Gun - Brass Tacks & Hard Facts (Episode 17)
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7/8” & 15/16” Tips: Comparison & Explanation with Curt Isakson - Brass Tacks & Hard Facts Episode #3
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Back draft and flash over simulations
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Standpipe Connections
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