There's a reason FF's wear helmets

[ffemt8978]

http://www.mysuncoast.com/news/south_newsroom/article_76153c52-3801-11e2-b395-001a4bcf6878.html

 

[mycrofft]

Shucks, nothing 90 PSI in a straight-stream couldn't handle!

They used to teach us as a last resort if trapped to throw your helmet through a window to attract help.

 

[ffemt8978]

Shucks, nothing 90 PSI in a straight-stream couldn't handle!

They used to teach us as a last resort if trapped to throw your helmet through a window to attract help.

The FF did that before he got hit - didnt seem to work.

I've done it twice, and both times it worked. Granted, the first time (scenario exactly like this one) it was January in South Dakota. To say that the cold water would take your breath away was an understatement. Took the fight right out of the guy.

 

[Akulahawk]

Well the article it states that the firefighter put the water stream on the guy and knocked him down, it did not state whether or not the firefighter used a straight stream or a fog nozzle… Then again, maybe what the guy wanted was a real fast shower, should the firefighter have used foam instead?

 

[Achilles]

Well the article it states that the firefighter put the water stream on the guy and knocked him down, it did not state whether or not the firefighter used a straight stream or a fog nozzle… Then again, maybe what the guy wanted was a real fast shower, should the firefighter have used foam instead?

No he should have used a master stream/ deck nozzle
At first I thought he was using a trash line to fight the fire but if it knocked the guy down, probably 1.5"

 

[DrParasite]

Shucks, nothing 90 PSI in a straight-stream couldn't handle!

I've been hit with a fog nozzle at 100psi... also hit the guy back with a 2.5 inch blitzfire.... good times.....

They used to teach us as a last resort if trapped to throw your helmet through a window to attract help.

yeah, they don't do teach that anymore... something like why is it a good idea to throw the item protecting your head out the window? don't you want your head protected to keep you safe?

 

[socalmedic]

it did not state whether or not the firefighter used a straight stream or a fog nozzle…

a straight stream comes out of a fog nozzle.... I believe you meant solid stream, which comes out of a smooth bore nozzle.

 

[bigbaldguy]

Shucks, nothing 90 PSI in a straight-stream couldn't handle!

They used to teach us as a last resort if trapped to throw your helmet through a window to attract help.

Wouldn't it be more effective to throw yourself out the window?

 

[46Young]

Wouldn't it be more effective to throw yourself out the window?

While that would technically solve the problem, I would prefer that someone outside place a ladder at the windowsill instead. The helmet busting through the window would be a clue as to which window to ladder.

 

[46Young]

I've been hit with a fog nozzle at 100psi... also hit the guy back with a 2.5 inch blitzfire.... good times.....yeah, they don't do teach that anymore... something like why is it a good idea to throw the item protecting your head out the window? don't you want your head protected to keep you safe?

The FF should have taken a tool with them. I'd prefer to break the window with a pike pole or Halligan than take off my helmet for a minute to bust the window. Much easier to clear off the edges as well.

 

[mycrofft]

Helmet toss

That was before good radios you cold use with an airpak, and even BEFORE airpaks. Bedrock FD.

I've seen 90 PSI through a hose reel make a guy sorta go water-wiggle when he directed it at his own feet (first time on the knob). Directed it at someone's head and you could potential rip nostrils or blow eardrums.

 

[shfd739]

I was taught probably 5 years ago to toss my helmet out if needed.

Heck if the radio isn't working or it can't be figured out where I'm at, I'm not against tossing stuff out to get found.

Certainly not ideal but if it works.

 

[Tigger]

I've been hit with a fog nozzle at 100psi... also hit the guy back with a 2.5 inch blitzfire.... good times....

Did he fly away haha?

 

[mycrofft]

I got hit through a burning fence by an full open deuce and a half on semi-straight stream. One of the best sensations I've ever felt, after struggling to stop that guy's yard from burning with only a broom, and a 1/2 in. garden hose wielded by anther passerby.

 

[mycrofft]

Back on helmets

1. Used to be concern about solvents in stickers' cements weakening helmet shells. Was this BS or is it proven?

2. Are there ambulance services which require helmets while underweigh* or riding in the back?



*Yes, it is UNDERWEIGH, means the anchor is up as in "weigh anchor". Ask me about "enroute" sometime. Or "stretcher".....DGMS!!