The tragic memories of 9/11 are more than four years old. Millions of dollars trickle down from the federal government. Yet, I do not believe that any fire department has been able to increase their engine company manning from 3 to 4 based on all the efforts. Getting a charged hose line to the seat of the fire continues to be a labor intensive job, and all the WMD monies haven’t helped a bit in putting out that room and contents fire at three in the morning.
Mark McLees, Firehouse.com Contributor
A lone firefighter pulls the bundled line with one hand while the other hand supports the bundle as it slides out of the bed.
The tragic memories of 9/11 are more than four years old. Millions of dollars trickle down from the federal government. Yet, I do not believe that any fire department has been able to increase their engine company manning from 3 to 4 based on all the efforts. Getting a charged hose line to the seat of the fire continues to be a labor intensive job, and all the WMD monies haven
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