WOW,never thought of that. Guess why that is why FDNY is the Best and sets the standards for other Dept's to follow. Here in Tennessee if I had a dollar for all the times I heard, this isn't NY. I would be able to retire. I try to explain to them, I understand that and yes we run with 3-4 man Engine's and 2-3 on The Truck's, which all carry water. I am going to suggest that nozzle idea and add it to our RIT Kit so will be brought up to the scene. I can already here the whys, I am sure Engine 2's is fine. Well thank you FDNY for all Long tradition and with all those fire's in those years, including some of the most spectacular and saddest fire's, it just seems as generation's come and go, the FDNY is always learning and bringing new ideas to the table. Just go to some national fire related conventions and a keynote speaker will be from FDNY,will learn.
PS I still use a trick that I learned from a FF from Queens about pulling your ear out of the hood or lift jacket to expose outer skin and if you sizzle, GET OUT!!!!!! Thanks--John Canino