Pin and Hit Fire Attack Using the Hip Grip

FYI I didn't make any of this stuff up. I got the hip grip from the Nozzle Forward class and I got the method for advancing the hose from Jason Jefferies with the Charlotte FD. Sorry for the background noise, a lot of construction going on at the fire station. This technique has some pros and cons vs. the clamp slide. The hip grip allows for a slightly easier transition into a push but you have to deal with more nozzle reaction. Advancing with the hip grip also makes it a little more difficult to pull hose against a friction point, your grip on the hose isn't as positive as it is with the clamp slide. At my dept. we have a slight nozzle whip issue if you have too much hose out in front of you, people had the tendency to do this when using the clamp slide. The solution was to either choke up on the hose or use the hip grip. It all comes down to trying it out yourself and figuring out what you prefer.