By: Shane Klug
When talking to fellow firefighters, it seems like everyone is well aware of hose rollers, but very few, if any, utilize them as part of a rope stretch.
The hose roller is often viewed as a relic from the past. In actuality, it is a critical component of an efficient rope stretch. Most firefighters I know, whether urban, suburban or rural have been to a fire in a three-story apartment - or commercial - where a rope stretch was either considered or used.
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