Training Minutes: Four Critical Points for Standpipe Operations

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In this Training Minutes video on high-rise firefighting, Dave McGrail and company demonstrate four crucial details for accomplishing an effective hoseline stretch from a standpipe. They demonstrate what happens when these four aspects are ignored, as well as how they help contribute to a successful operation.

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