<![CDATA[Hooks & Hoses]]>Hooks & Hoses explores fireground tactics, truck company operations, leadership, and the decisions that shape firefighter performance. Host Eric Dreiman talks with experienced firefighters, instructors, and subject matter experts about topics ranging from search and data driven decision making to situational awareness, stress, and fireground operations. Each episode delivers practical insights to help firefighters sharpen their skills and make better decisions on the job.

Hooks & Hoses is produced by Fire Engineering, which has been devoted to the training interests of firefighters since 1877.

Get the latest fire service news, training insights, and updates from Fire Engineering: https://ow.ly/8PAe50ZTcmv

]]>https://www.fireengineering.com/tag/hooks-and-hoses/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:16:17 GMTWed, 21 Oct 2026 17:39:58 GMT60Fire Engineering<p>Hooks &amp; Hoses explores fireground tactics, truck company operations, leadership, and the decisions that shape firefighter performance. Host Eric Dreiman talks with experienced firefighters, instructors, and subject matter experts about topics ranging from search and data driven decision making to situational awareness, stress, and fireground operations. Each episode delivers practical insights to help firefighters sharpen their skills and make better decisions on the job.</p><p>Hooks &amp; Hoses is produced by Fire Engineering, which has been devoted to the training interests of firefighters since 1877.</p><p>Get the latest fire service news, training insights, and updates from Fire Engineering: <a href="https://ow.ly/8PAe50ZTcmv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://ow.ly/8PAe50ZTcmv</a></p>episodicFire Engineeringkyle.evora@clarionevents.comno<![CDATA[Using Big Water at Fires: Deck Guns, Master Streams, and Fire Attack]]>When a structure fire is growing rapidly, delivering a high volume of water can make a critical difference. In this episode, Eric Dreiman examines the importance of big water tactics, including the use of deck guns and portable monitors to knock down large fires quickly.

Dreiman explains why firefighters need to train on these tactics, understand what a high volume fire stream can accomplish, and recognize how quickly it can affect fire conditions. He also discusses the value of big water for departments operating with limited staffing.

From understanding fire stream effectiveness to building the skills needed to deploy deck guns and portable monitors with confidence, this episode challenges firefighters to train beyond their usual routines and consider the full range of tools available for fire attack.

Listen to Fire Engineering podcasts for practical fireground tactics, engine company operations, training, and lessons for today’s fire service.

This episode is brought to you by The Fire Store: TheFireStore.com

]]>cbfca384-f7fb-4a94-ba8b-97dc925185d6Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:00:16 GMT<p>When a structure fire is growing rapidly, delivering a high volume of water can make a critical difference. In this episode, Eric Dreiman examines the importance of big water tactics, including the use of deck guns and portable monitors to knock down large fires quickly.</p><p>Dreiman explains why firefighters need to train on these tactics, understand what a high volume fire stream can accomplish, and recognize how quickly it can affect fire conditions. He also discusses the value of big water for departments operating with limited staffing.</p><p>From understanding fire stream effectiveness to building the skills needed to deploy deck guns and portable monitors with confidence, this episode challenges firefighters to train beyond their usual routines and consider the full range of tools available for fire attack.</p><p>Listen to Fire Engineering podcasts for practical fireground tactics, engine company operations, training, and lessons for today’s fire service.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by The Fire Store: <a href="http://TheFireStore.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TheFireStore.com</a></p>no00:24:16Using Big Water at Fires: Deck Guns, Master Streams, and Fire Attackfull