1. The Cleveland Load

2. An Introduction To Hose Loads
There are many different types of hose loads available. The most common hose load is the flat load, pictured below on 2522.
Advantages:
Familiarity
Easy to load
Disadvantages:
Can lead to messy stretches

3. An Introduction To Hose Loads
Here are some other common loads used by the fire service.
The triple load is folded by taking the entire length of hose and folding it into thirds on top of each other. This is then folded into an ‘S’ shape and placed back on hose bed.
Triple Load
Advantages:
Smooth deployment
Disadvantages:
Can only be deployed from one side

4. An Introduction To Hose Loads
Here are some other common loads used by the fire service.
Minuteman Load
Complicated hose to load
Only deploys from one end
Need to deploy the entire hose before use

5. An Introduction To Hose Loads
The Cleveland Load
Some departments use this load instead of either of the previously mentioned loads as their primary attack lines
Our use will be primarily for the
apartment pack
Other uses include yard lays, where a
larger diameter hose is stretched into a
yard and broken down to a smaller hose
with a gate valve
Inside larger warehouses with open floor
plans

6. An Introduction To Hose Loads
The Cleveland Load
Concepts behind the use of the Cleveland Load
Compact. The load stays in place and does not cause a lot of ‘spaghetti’ in front of the house/structure.
Use as much or as little hose as needed.
It allows another firefighter to carry the bag with the other supplies for the apartment pack instead of one firefighter carrying everything

7. Folding The Cleveland Load
How to fold the load
You will use the 150’ 1 ¾” apartment pack with the 7/8” tip.
Ideally, you will need a smooth service, like the bay floor, to fold the load.
One firefighter can fold the load, but using two is much easier

8. Folding The Cleveland Load
Lay out the hose with the male end folded in about halfway. The length should be about 6 feet.

9. Folding The Cleveland Load
Start folding the hose back and forth, passing it from firefighter to firefighter

10. Folding The Cleveland Load
Continue to fold over the hose

11. Folding The Cleveland Load
Once the hose is rolled, attach the nozzle.

12. Folding The Cleveland Load
Ideally, we would use fabric cot straps to secure the hose together to keep the nozzle in the roll and secure the female end of the line. For now, we have the Milwaukee Strap

13. Folding The Cleveland Load
This is the finished product.

14. Folding The Cleveland Load
The load can now be carried to wherever it is to be deployed.
Another firefighter should carry the rest of the kit

15. Deploying The Load The Cleveland Load
We have the line attached to 2521 to simulate connection to a standpipe.

16. Deploying The Load The Cleveland Load
Remember that this is supposed to be taking place in a stairwell. We drop the load on the ground on the floor below the fire which is where we are making our connection.

17. Deploying The Load The Cleveland Load
The next step is a key step. The load needs to be stretched open in order for the hose to charge properly.

18. Deploying The Load The Cleveland Load
The firefighters advancing the line should take out the first few feet before the line is charged.

19. Deploying The Load The Cleveland Load
Communication between the pump operator and attack team is important. At this point, the attack team states they are ready for water. DO NOT OPEN the nozzle until the entire line charges.

20. Deploying The Load The Cleveland Load
The line should be entirely charged before opening the nozzle. After it is charged, open the nozzle and bleed air. The pump operator needs to supply the line with about 120 psi in order for proper ‘inflation’. There will be a ‘popping’ of the line as it charges.

21. Deploying The Load The Cleveland Load
The line can now be stretched as needed with as much hose as needed.