The Cleveland Load

An Introduction To Hose LoadsThere are many different types of hose loads available. The most common hose load is

the flat load, pictured below on 2522.

Advantages:• Familiarity• Easy to load

Disadvantages:• Can lead to messy stretches

An Introduction To Hose LoadsHere are some other common loads used by the fire service.

Triple Load

Advantages:• Smooth deployment

Disadvantages:• Can only be deployed from one side

The triple load is folded by taking the entire length of hose and folding it into thirds on top of each other. This is then folded into an ‘S’ shape and placed back

on hose bed.

An Introduction To Hose LoadsHere are some other common loads used by the fire service.

Minuteman Load • Complicated hose to load• Only deploys from one end• Need to deploy the entire

hose before use

An Introduction To Hose Loads

The Cleveland Load• Some departments use this load instead of either of the previously mentioned loads as their primary attack lines• Our use will be primarily for the apartment pack• Other uses include yard lays, where alarger diameter hose is stretched into a yard and broken down to a smaller hosewith a gate valve• Inside larger warehouses with open floorplans

An Introduction To Hose Loads

The Cleveland Load Concepts behind the use of the Cleveland Load

Compact. The load stays in place and does not cause a lot of ‘spaghetti’ in front of the house/structure. Use as much or as little hose as needed. It allows another firefighter to carry the bag with the other supplies for the apartment pack instead of one firefighter carrying everything

Folding The Cleveland Load

The Cleveland Load How to fold the load

You will use the 150’ 1 ¾” apartment pack with the 7/8” tip. Ideally, you will need a smooth service, like the bay floor, to fold the load. One firefighter can fold the load, but using two is much easier

Folding The Cleveland Load

The Cleveland Load Lay out the hose

with the male end folded in about

halfway. The length should be about 6

feet.

Folding The Cleveland Load

The Cleveland Load Start folding the hose back and

forth, passing it from firefighter to

firefighter

Folding The Cleveland Load

The Cleveland Load Continue to fold

over the hose

Folding The Cleveland Load

The Cleveland Load Once the hose is rolled, attach the

nozzle.

Folding The Cleveland Load

The Cleveland Load Ideally, we would use fabric cot

straps to secure the hose together to

keep the nozzle in the roll and secure the female end of the line. For now,

we have the Milwaukee Strap

Folding The Cleveland Load

The Cleveland LoadThis is the finished

product.

Folding The Cleveland Load

The Cleveland Load The load can now

be carried to wherever it is to be

deployed.

Another firefighter should carry the rest of the kit

Deploying The Load

The Cleveland Load

We have the line attached to 2521 to simulate connection to a standpipe.

Deploying The Load

The Cleveland LoadRemember that this is supposed to be taking place in a stairwell. We drop the load on the ground on the floor below the fire which is where we are making our connection.

Deploying The Load

The Cleveland Load

The next step is a key step. The load needs to be stretched open in order for the hose to charge properly.

Deploying The Load

The Cleveland Load

The firefighters advancing the line should take out the first few feet before the line is charged.

Deploying The Load

The Cleveland LoadCommunication between the pump operator and attack team is important. At this point, the attack team states they are ready for water. DO NOT OPEN the nozzle until the entire line charges.

Deploying The Load

The Cleveland Load

The line should be entirely charged before opening the nozzle. After it is charged, open the nozzle and bleed air. The pump operator needs to supply the line with about 120 psi in order for proper ‘inflation’. There will be a ‘popping’ of the line as it charges.

Deploying The Load

The Cleveland Load

The line can now be stretched as needed with as much hose as needed.