Browndale Fire Co. 
Fire Station 43 
Standard Operating Guidelines 

Date of Issue: 1-1-98 
Effective Date: 1-31-98 

Developed By: Earl Obelenus 
Issued by Authority of: Earl Obelenus, Fire Chief 

LDH FORWARD LAYOUT 
S.O.G. 500-97-7 

I. PURPOSE 
To establish a standard operating guideline for a forward layout of large diameter hose (5”). 
II. SCOPE 

All fire department personnel. 

III. RESPONSIBILITY 

Company officers are responsible for supervising all firefighters during emergency operations. All firefighters are responsible to understand and perform assigned duties pertaining the layout of supply lines. 

IV. PROCEDURES 

1. The hydrant man(# 4 riding position) “catches” the hydrant in the normal fashion, allowing sufficient hose to permit the hydrant hook-up. 

2. Remove the “hydrant bag” from the engine’s tailboard and place it near the hydrant. Various adapters in the bag can be used to make the hydrant connection. 

3. The 5” hose will be removed from the hose bed and the hydrant man will wrap the hydrant and notify the driver by voice or hand signal to proceed to the scene. 

4. If the hydrant is equipped with a 4 ½” steamer outlet, the 4 ½” NST x 5” Storz outlet adapter shall be utilized.   When no steamer connection is available, the 2 ½” x 5” Storz outlet adapter shall be used.

5. The layout of 5” hose on a forward layout shall not exceed 25 mph. 

6. Once the apparatus is in position on the fireground, the supply line must be disconnected at the nearest coupling. If more hose is needed to make the pump connection, a 10’ or 25’ length shall be used to complete the connection. The supply line will be connected into the gated intake valve. 

7. Once all connection are complete, the hydrant man upon a signal from the engineer, by either radio, three (3) blasts of the “air Horns” or hand signal will fully open the hydrant. When opening the hydrant the firefighter shall stand behind he hydrant to prevent an injury if the coupling disconnects. 

8. Upon completing the hydrant operation, the hydrant man will report to the fireground to help the #5 (Ladder/ outside vent man). 

9. If the supply line is to be picked up by the second due engine the hydrant man will lay the line in the street and get back on the apparatus. The officer will radio the second engine to complete the layout and hydrant hook-up. 

V. SUPERSEDED GUIDELINE 

This is a new guideline on this subject matter. It does not supersede any memo or guideline. 

Reviewed: 7-01-07