Exterior Water, Nozzles & Low Staffing: PJ Norwood Fireground Tactics | Fully Involved Podcast (E4)

Aggression isn’t about where you stand — it’s about how fast you get water on the fire. PJ Norwood, Director of Training at the Connecticut Fire Academy, drops hard-earned insight on using modern tactics without losing your edge. From exterior water to nozzle selection, this is a kitchen table talk every firefighter should hear.

What you'll learn:
How to use exterior water effectively without compromising aggression
The truth about smoothbores vs. fog nozzles
Why water mapping can make or break your interior attack
Equipment tips for transitional fire attack
Smarter ways to operate under low staffing conditions

00:00 – Introducing PJ Norwood
00:29 – This Interview is for Firefighters Who Want to Learn…
01:03 – Why Should Firefighters Apply Research?
03:10 – Is Exterior Water Smarter?
04:56 – Best Tools for Exterior Water Attack
06:19 – First-Arriving Tactics: What Works Best
08:17 – Water Mapping: Why It Matters
09:33 – Water Mapping: Most Misunderstood Part
09:54 – Best Nozzle for Interior Attack
10:34 – Advice for Low-Staffed Departments
11:40 – Exposure Protection: Deck Gun vs. Ground Monitor
12:56 – Bonus Tip: Sometimes You Need More Water
13:24 – What Makes Your District Unique?
14:31 – Biggest Problems Your Department Faced
15:25 – Stickiest Situation You Personally Faced
16:46 – Breaking Down a Fire Video He’s Never Seen
19:28 – Find Your Nozzle – TFT.com/shop