(January 2010,Carmel, IN) – The Carmel Fire Department (CFD) continues to look at ways to improve a new way to load hose onto the fire truck that is more efficient to load and unload than previous methods. Station 44 B crew invented a concept, which was then further modified and tested several times and evolved into what is now known as the Roundabout Hose Load. The load was named after the shape of the newly formed hose load and after the fact that Carmel now has numerous roundabout intersections.
With the proper training, this hose load is quicker and easier to load and deploy than almost any other hose load out there. The Roundabout Hose Load needs minimal straightening to get out folds and bends, will not get caught up in the front yard on trees and bushes, and is easier to advance into a structure. It is believed that no other department has ever used this type of hose load before Station 44 B crew developed it. Two videos were made and placed on YouTube which demonstrate this hose load. To date, the videos have over 5,000 views. Click here to view the video or do a search for Roundabout Hose Load.
Several departments across the nation have contacted CFD for more information about the Roundabout Hose Load. Roundabout Hose Load training sessions with CFD Station 44’s crew have already been conducted with the Indianapolis Fire Department. Likewise, CFD Station 44’s crew has launched the Roundabout as a new hose load to be taught with the J. Everett Light firefighting program. Departments in the states of Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, and Indiana including the Indianapolis Fire Department are now using the Roundabout Load.
Media Contact(s):
Nancy Heck - (317) 571-2494
Michelle Krcmery - (317) 571-2495
Department of Community Relations
City of Carmel
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
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