What is a Ball Valve? A ball valve is a valve that allows you to control the water through your firefighting nozzle. It is designed to be used fully open or fully closed, though some firefighters will gate the valve, or close it part way, to create turbulence and break their stream. What is a Slide […]
With hundreds of models of handheld fire hose nozzles from which to choose, the choice can be confusing and the decision making process often frustrating. Before investigating which nozzle may be an ideal choice for initial attack fire flow operations, one basic factor must be considered before all others: Determining the agency’s target fire flow will be critical to the overall […]
Sketched on a napkin in 1968, the automatic fire nozzle is the youngest nozzle type you’ll encounter in the fire service. So, how do they work and what makes them “automatic?” Let’s find out! What is an Automatic Firefighting Nozzle? An automatic nozzle is a variable flow, constant pressure firefighting nozzle. This means that […]
How Does a Selectable Firefighting Nozzle Work? A selectable nozzle allows you to change your flow rate on the fire ground without changing tips. In this video, you will learn more about how these nozzles work, how they relate to smooth bore tip sizes, and what happens if you change your GPM selection without communicating with […]
What is a Fixed Flow Nozzle? A fixed gallonage nozzle is a firefighting nozzle that provides a constant flow rate or gallonage and can flow a straight stream or fog pattern. These nozzles come in a range of pressure choices so that you can choose the option that is right for your fire department. How […]
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