26 - Nozzle Forward (South Bend, IN)

Nozzle Forward is an immersive two-day course designed to seamlessly integrate the three essential pillars of engine company operations: fire behavior, hose management, and fire attack.

At the heart of every fire department in the country is the fire hose, the key tool in every firefighting operation. Each fire inevitably involves the deployment of a hose line and the flow of water, and “Nozzle Forward” is crafted specifically for engine company crews to master this crucial task. This is not simply a collection of techniques; it is a flexible, adaptable system for hose-line management and effective fire attack.

The focus of this class is on interior offensive firefighting by pushing an aggressive and proactive approach that we proudly embrace. Aggressive firefighting is not a problem; it is the solution.

The mission of “Nozzle Forward” is to elevate engine companies by enhancing individual proficiency with their tools and expanding their understanding of the fire environment, leading to more efficient, effective operations in the heat of the moment.

Instructor

Aaron Fields Seattle FD

Aaron Fields is a firefighter for the City of Seattle and the OG of the Nozzle Forward. Between his dad, brother, and himself, there is nearly always a Fields member on watch somewhere in the 5th battalion. His aspiration has always been to ride on the back of Engine 28, allowing him to work in the neighborhood he grew up in (98118 shout-out). After time at 28’s, Aaron moved to his dad’s spot on Engine Company 13, Battalion 5 headquarters. He is known for his dislike of “the MAN”, tendency to question authority, and zealous belief that good basics win. Aaron developed the skills shared in the Nozzle Forward in an unrelenting pursuit of all things engine. The skills are adapted from many sources, but reconstructed to be based around simple principles that maximize mechanical advantage. At the request of folks who wanted to see how he was going about hand-line use the Nozzle Forward was born as a program and has been slap’in lines around since 2008. When all else fails, give ‘em a West Coast Salute.

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South Bend Fire Training Center
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710 Sample St., South Bend, IN, 46601 US
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