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6 BIG WATER TACTICS | IHROC 2026
From establishing a reliable water supply to positioning the hose and nozzle package, every step affects how quickly we can put effective water on the fire.
📅 November 9–13, 2026
🔗 Register: countyfiretactics.com
Why 2½-inch hose for high-rise firefighting? My latest article in Fire Engineering magazine explores the reasoning behind the hose choice, addresses common myths, and connects standpipe systems with fireground operations.
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Fire Engineering - High-Rise Operations: 2½-Inch Hose Rationale digital.fireengineering.com/…
Why 2½-inch hose for high-rise firefighting? My latest article in Fire Engineering magazine
Read the article: fireengineering.com/firefigh…
Setting Proper Operating Pressure | IHROC
Elevation, friction loss, hose length, and nozzle requirements all affect the pressure needed to put effective water on the fire.
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As part of the International High-Rise Operations Conference (IHROC) 2026, we are developing a focused discussion and presentation series on firefighter Maydays in high-rise buildings.
We need air to continue the fight.
In a high-rise, changing an SCBA cylinder takes time to leave the operating position, reach the air supply, change cylinders, and return.
IHROC | Pensacola Beach, Florida
November 9–13, 2026
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GROUND-FLOOR PUMPING. IS IT POSSIBLE?
At IHROC, we’re putting it to the test.
Getting water to the fire takes more than connecting hose.
IHROC | Pensacola Beach, Florida
November 9–13, 2026 countyfiretactics.com
MAKING ENTRY — WHERE FIREFIGHTERS MEET FIRE.
The doorway is a critical decision point. Door control, compartment control, reach of stream, and water mapping all come together as crews prepare to advance.
November 9–13, 2026
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HIGH-RISE VENTILATION | IHROC 2026. In a high-rise building, understanding how air and smoke move is critical. Building design and coordinated fireground operations.
Pensacola Beach, Florida
November 9–13, 2026
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Understanding the science behind the neutral plane, buoyancy and flow path using a 2-inch spring clamp and caution tape. Smoke can kill long before flames ever reach them. IHROC Nov 9-13: Register at countyfiretactics.com
Join us for The Weekly Scrap episode 379 on high-rise firefighting operations and the importance of understanding time-to-task. Fire House Vigilance: Corley Moore and Brent Brooks
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Join us for The Weekly Scrap episode 379 on high-rise firefighting operations and the importance of understanding time-to-task. Fire House Vigilance: Corley Moore and Brent Brooks
youtube.com/live/bGIy1hqvcVo…
Join us for The Weekly Scrap episode 379 on high-rise firefighting operations and the importance of understanding time-to-task. Fire House Vigilance: Corley Moore and Brent Brooks
youtube.com/live/bGIy1hqvcVo…
Join us for The Weekly Scrap episode 379 on high-rise firefighting operations and the importance of understanding time-to-task. Fire House Vigilance: Corley Moore and Brent Brooks
youtube.com/live/bGIy1hqvcVo…
Join us for The Weekly Scrap episode 379 on high-rise firefighting operations and the importance of understanding time-to-task. Fire House Vigilance: Corley Moore and Brent Brooks
youtube.com/live/bGIy1hqvcVo…
Key Highlights November 9-13, 2026. Research-driven WET and; DRY scenario rotations • Improvised standpipe operations, lithium-ion, and EV challenges • Media release: highrisefirefighting.com Register at countyfiretactics.com
Key Highlights November 9-13, 2026. Research-driven WET and; DRY scenario rotations • Improvised standpipe operations, lithium-ion, and EV challenges • Media release: highrisefirefighting.com Register at countyfiretactics.com
Join us for The Weekly Scrap episode 379 on high-rise firefighting operations and the importance of understanding time-to-task. Fire House Vigilance: Corley Moore and Brent Brooks