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Tricks Of the Trade: Handlines
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Paul Shapiro
Paul Shapiro specializes in the research, development and training of large flow water delivery systems and fire stream management. His extensive research and outcomes of large diameter hose has been published frequently in fire service trade magazines. Paul has made significant contribution to fire response efficiency with his application-based research of large caliber fire streams working with handline and master stream operations.
Paul has been involved with the fire service since 1981, and is serving Las Vegas as an Engineer with the City of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. In March of 2007 his department gave him the Engineer of the Year award for 2006. He is a certified Fire Instructor III for the State of Nevada, has served on the faculty of many Fire Academies throughout the United States, and was named Instructor of the Year, 1999, by the Colorado Fire Academy. Paul is recognized nationally as an expert in his field, and is also the author of the popular book, Layin’ the Big Lines as well as the producer of the video, Large Flow Water Delivery.
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The stream directing handle made by Fire Flow Technology makes big
line nozzle handling easy
The stream directing handle swivels and is located between the valve and
the tip
In closing, the tricks of the trade used in conjunction with the 500
GPM handline is a proven concept that allows for an initial big hit with minimum manpower and minimum effort. All techniques and operations discussed in this article are backed by flow tests as well as actual fireground use and are within the manufacturers guidelines for all equipment being used.
