Evolution 1 Backstretch

Question 1

A backstretch is used when what has happened?

Answer 1

2. BACK STRETCH

Pumper reaches fire before hydrant, using pumper.

Question 2

Pumper stops in vicinity of fire building so as not to impede what?

Answer 2

3.1
Pumper stops in vicinity of fire building so as not to impede the positioning of a truck company. (In most cases the engine will stop the proper distance beyond the building entrance, taking into account the type of ladder apparatus responding in, directly from behind). Firefighters remove enough hose to reach fire. (Use side of hoseload that ends
with male coupling.) Attach nozzle to line and advance to point of operation.

Question 3

Pumper proceeds to hydrant playing out hose on way. Can a member ride the backstep as the hose plays out of the hose bed?

Answer 3

3.2 
One member (control firefighter) rides rear step, standing clear of moving hose. Upon reaching hydrant, connect pumper; break hose line and attach to pumper. Officer gives command, "Start Water." Control firefighter after controlling stretch, proceeds to fire, moving hose close to curb, removing kinks, etc.

Question 4

One member mounts rear step of apparatus, places arm through first 3 folds of hose, gives a strong pull, steps down and walks backward, dragging hose. Firefighter lays hose on ground about 15 feet from apparatus and in what direction of the stretch?

Answer 4

4.1

Slightly to side in direction of stretch.

Question 5

Where does the second firefighter lay their folds while stretching the hoseline?

Answer 5

4.1

A second firefighter lays the next three folds directly to rear of apparatus.

Question 6

The third firefighter in the stretch will lay their folds down in what direction to the stretch?

Answer 6

4.1
A third member lays the next three folds slightly to side away from direction of stretch. There are now
three full lengths laid out neatly in street. Additional hose may be removed similarly.

Question 7

Advancing line to fire – (Three members used). Attach nozzle to line. Each firefighter carries three folds of hose. They walk toward point of operation with loop of hose between each member. As they advance, hose is played out in a continuous line
beginning with what firefighter?

Answer 7

4.2

The last firefighter.