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Sharing observations, suggestions and tactics in High Rise Firefighting. Public speaker on HighRise operations. All donated time.

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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: https://t.co/BiOaJ31JXQ

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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.
Read the article: https://t.co/xyhUg621dB

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Fire Engineering - High-Rise Operations: 2½-Inch Hose Rationale https://t.co/xyhUg621dB

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Why 2½-inch hose for high-rise firefighting? My latest article in Fire Engineering magazine
Read the article: https://t.co/Q3DTMoi6RB

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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.
Register: https://t.co/BiOaJ32hNo

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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.

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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
Register: https://t.co/BiOaJ32hNo

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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 https://t.co/BiOaJ32hNo

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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
Register: https://t.co/BiOaJ32hNo

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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
Register: https://t.co/BiOaJ32hNo

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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 https://t.co/BiOaJ32hNo

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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
https://t.co/OVKlmLSSG5

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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
https://t.co/OVKlmLSkQx

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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
https://t.co/OVKlmLSSG5

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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
https://t.co/OVKlmLSSG5

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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
https://t.co/OVKlmLSkQx

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Key Highlights November 9-13, 2026. Research-driven WET and; DRY scenario rotations • Improvised standpipe operations, lithium-ion, and EV challenges • Media release: https://t.co/cNYUgQbYfl Register at https://t.co/BiOaJ32hNo

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Key Highlights November 9-13, 2026. Research-driven WET and; DRY scenario rotations • Improvised standpipe operations, lithium-ion, and EV challenges • Media release: https://t.co/cNYUgQbqpN Register at https://t.co/BiOaJ31JXQ

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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

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The rationale for the 2 1/2-inch hose line in FIRE Engineering Magazine.