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This skill video will show you how to operate a fog-stream nozzle.
Straight Stream
1. Position team members on same side of hose with one firefighter on nozzle and one as backup.
2. Prior to opening nozzle, wait for backup firefighter to communicate that readiness.
3. Twist the stream adjustment ring to adjust the stream pattern to a straight stream.
4. Aim the nozzle at the target indicated by officer.
5. Open the nozzle fully.
6. Hold the stream on target.
7. Shut off the nozzle slowly so that water hammer is avoided.
Narrow Fog Stream
1. Position team members on same side of hose with one firefighter on nozzle and one as backup.
2. Prior to opening nozzle, wait for backup firefighter to communicate readiness.
3. Adjust the stream pattern by twisting stream adjustment ring to a narrow fog stream (15 to 45 degrees).
4. Aim the nozzle at the target indicated by officer.
5. Open the nozzle fully.
6. Hold the stream on target.
7. Shut off the nozzle slowly so that water hammer is avoided.
Wide Fog Stream
1. Position yourselves on same side of hose with one firefighter on nozzle and one as backup.
2. Prior to opening nozzle, wait for backup firefighter to communicate that they are ready.
3. Adjust the stream pattern by twisting stream adjustment ring to a wide fog stream (45 to 80 degrees).
4. Aim the nozzle at the target indicated by officer.
5. Open the nozzle fully.
6. Hold the stream on target.
7. Shut off the nozzle slowly so that water hammer is avoided.
