HOW TO MAKE A HYDRANT 2 ½ “ HOSE (FORWARD HOSE LAY)
- Command “Make the Hydrant” is given by the Officer
- Firefighter leaves riding position and goes to tailboard
- Remove fitting bag from appliance
- Place on ground near hydrant
- Remove 2 ½” Hose
- Remove enough hose to reach hydrant & place a full wrap around hydrant
- Anchor hose line
- Grasp 2 ½” hose from outside with hands, drop hose if it hangs up while laying
- Signal engine to “take off”
- Verbally and visually signal by shouting “take off” with a forward hand movement
- Remove fitting from hydrant bag
- 2 ½” double female
- Hydrant wrench or spanner
- Remove cap from selected outlet
- Using hydrant wrench
- Place on top of hydrant
- Place hydrant wrench on stem
- Connect 2 ½” hose to hydrant
- Remove 2 ½” nozzle from hose
- Attach 2 ½” double female to hose
- Attach hose to hydrant outlet
- Remove kinks or folds from hose
- Receive signal for water
- Verbally from the engine
- Verbally by radio
- Visually if you can see clamp in place
- Charge hydrant
- Slowly all the way then back ¼ turn
- Remove kinks at hydrant
- Follow supply line to engine