What Every Probie Should Ask About Water Supply and Line Placement

December 4, 2025

In garden-style apartment fires, first-due line placement and water supply decisions can make or break your operation. With open stairwells, long setbacks, and tight access, crews must coordinate closely — especially between first- and second-in units. This article highlights key questions firefighters should ask to sharpen their tactics and better understand line selection, water delivery, and unit coordination in these unique multi-family structures.

What is the Impulse Trigger Nozzle System?

April 9, 2024

The fire service carries a wide range of equipment options. Understanding each of them and when they can and should be used is important for any dedicated firefighter.   One piece of equipment you may have encountered in person or online is the Impulse Trigger Nozzle System from Task Force Tips. This system is unique to […]

TFT Products for Forestry and Wildland Firefighting 

March 19, 2024

It’s no secret that the global firefighting community is battling increasingly intense wildfire activity. According to World Resources Institute, forest fires are becoming more widespread, with 2021 being “one of the worst years for forest fires since the turn of the century.”   While these changing conditions may not affect many urban fire departments, for rural, […]

Mistakes to Avoid When Transitioning from High to Low-Pressure Nozzles

October 16, 2023

As fire departments update their equipment, many are choosing to move from high-pressure to low-pressure firefighting nozzles. If you find yourself on one of those departments, you know that this choice can significantly impact your operations. We’re here to make sure you have the information you need to make an informed decision and execute the […]