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Firefighter Falls From Ground Ladder

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2 hours ago, SilentShadow said:

That sucks. Obviously looks like something jacked up the pressure somehow.

If you look closely he is operating with the bale partially open and suddenly opens it completely accidentally. This is a hard lesson in why we preach the nozzle is open or closed. To properly operate the nozzle in the fully open position the PDP would have to be lowered, basically all but removing the possibility of a  sudden increase in discharge flow and nozzle reaction. Sure we all operate nozzles partially open during mop up and other less hazards scenarios, but this shows what can happen. 

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I can't tell if he was "leg locked" or not? Either way, the result would be the same with the ladder going over, but I wonder what the difference in injuries could have been.

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Ladder didn't look like it was up properly, seemed too upright.  Didn't anybody see this ?

What happened to the use of hose straps, in my day we carried one in our turnout coat pocket. 

 

Anyone know the extent of injuries ? 

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