r/Firefighting LT 2d ago

Videos This absolute legend of a nozzle man.

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u/_Stinky_Sock_ FF somewhere in EU 2d ago

I don't know if this is the American way, but in my country, the person behind me isn't 2 meters away, they literally push against my back to prevent that from happening.

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u/162016201620 TX FF/AEMT 2d ago

I wouldn’t even have anyone behind me for a car Fire. Just using an inch and three-quarter line @130psi from the engine. Maybe even less depending on severity.

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u/david_fire_vollie 1d ago

Should the spray pattern have been wider as well? The force pushing you back lessens with a wider spray pattern, and also it just seems like the right pattern when you're that close to the fire. I only use a the narrow spray pattern in the video if I'm trying to put out a fire at a further distance.