What is Recruit School 149 up to this week? Fire Hose 101! The recruits are learning the basics regarding attack and supply lines(hose). How to deploy them, drain water from, and re-pack the hose. Building blocks that provide the technical competency to be successful. #FCFRD #fairfaxcounty #fairfax | Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

🚒 STOP: DO NOT RUN OVER FIRE HOSES 🚒 It’s a simple rule, but it’s one that can literally mean the difference between life and death: Never drive over a fire hose. Why is this so dangerous? ⚠️ It cuts off the water: When you pinch or damage a hose, the firefighters inside a burning building lose their only line of defense. ⚠️ It causes "hose whip": A pressurized hose can kick or burst, causing severe injuries to anyone nearby. ⚠️ It will wreck your car: Fire couplings are heavy metal. They can