I need some literature/training sources on the follow topic.. Several years ago a local fire academy taught that when attacking a fire the nozzleman should be in the prone position. I have never seen this anywhere in text. I, as well as several other instructors believe that this is "unsafe". You cannot move the nozzle with ease, and cannot move quickly to adjust to changing fire conditions. I talked to one instructor that used to teach this "prone" position tactic, and he stated that it was only to be used in conditions of high heat... Q - if it is that hot, that you have to be flat on the floor... its time to leave the room?????
What do you think??/ and any text to back this up?????
What do you think??/ and any text to back this up?????
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