The Nozzle with both Constant Pressure and Variable Gallonage Have you had enough of the poor fire stream caused by water pressure that is either too high or too low when you are holding the nozzle at the end of a hose line? Have you decided against changing the nozzle tip size or gallonage setting…
The hose line is considered one of the most common tools for firefighters on the fireground. All front-line fire operations need the host line to connect fire apparatus with the water suppliers, except for truck and rescue companies or some water tenders. As a matter of fact, the hose line is still widely used on…
Quick decisions and multiple considerations need to be made, sometimes within seconds, while you are advancing the initial handline in a bid to achieve successful fire attack outcomes. Among those considerations are what size the hose-line (how much of it) and what type of nozzle you should use (whether a standpipe is needed), or even…
No one can deny that the nozzle is one of the most important firefighting tools; therefore, those used by the fire department should be selected carefully, tactically, and with professionalism. Think before you leap. You always make sure what kind of job you want to do with the nozzle before you decide what type of…
We are delighted to announce that our nozzles received FM-approvals in 2020, among which are selectable gallonage nozzles, constant gallonage nozzles, and multiple purpose nozzles. Major differences among these three types of nozzles are described in detail as follows: It took us about a year of hard work to receive the certifications, but it’s worth…
The debate over the smooth bore vs. fog has been the longest lasting one in the American fire service. Ironically, this phenomenon reflects the reality that many firefighters nowadays focus chiefly on smooth bore and fog when dealing with nozzles. Some firefighters seem not to know there are more than two different types of nozzles…
In this article, we will touch upon what the multi-purpose nozzle is, how it works, when you will use it, and why. As the word “multipurpose” indicates, this special type of nozzle is a two-in-one combination of a smooth bore and a fog nozzle. In other words, it has the benefits of a smooth bore,…
Building code as we know it today did not exist in the United States until the 1870s when the fire protection equipment differed greatly among cities. After thorough research on fire codes, stringent manufacturing standards were set and soon altered the firefighting landscape completely. Nonetheless, the language used in the codes is still fabricated with…
Clyde McMillan, founder of Task Force Tips (TFT) allegedly designed the first automatic nozzle on a napkin in 1968 and constructed it in his basement in 1971. Clyde McMillan was the chief of the Gary (IN) Fire Task Force, a volunteer fire company established to provide professional assistance for the municipal fire department in Gary,…
As compared to other firefighting agents, water is considered the most common and best due to its plentifulness and inexpensiveness of resources. Many believe that water is also an effective means of combating heat and flame in fire zones. Despite all the advantages, water does have its limitations, too. For instance, in many areas water…