We train to complete a 500-foot progressive hose lay on flat ground within 10 minutes.
We educate firefighters about pump theory and properly laying hose on a fire.
Then we experience that event for real. Afterwards, we inquire about how we could have done it better or faster. We talk about how to be more efficient and more effective in the future. Next, we create opportunities for more training or education, as needed.
We design learning experiences by “What-ifing” the conditions that we expect may occur in the future.
What if the hose lay was up or down a steep slope? What if it has to be done in heavy thick brush? How do you react to a spot fire or slop-over behind the lead nozzle? What if a hose ruptures?
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