Getting equipment from the hydrant kit to "dress" the hydrant.
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The pump operator is ready to both flow water and receive it from the hydrant
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Now it's their turn to dress the hydrant.
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The five-inch hose from the firetruck is wrapped around the hydrant so the truck can head to the fire scene without dragging it.
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Once the truck is positioned, the five-inch hose is connected to the hydrant
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Meanwhile, a second crew dons air packs and prepares to stretch a pre-connected hose line.
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Captain Mike Lehrer oversees the preparations.
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Stretching the line . . .
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Making sure none of the hose line is tangled.
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Attacking the "fire". The cones indicate the front door of the imagined structure.
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A view of the five-inch supply line from the hydrant to Engine 115.
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