Firefighting Safer One freezing cold day, A Canadian firefighter David McCue and a partner were wrestling with a heavy-duty firehose during a practice session at the Murray TownshipFire Department inOntario, Canada. If McCue had lost his grip, the volume of water and the pressure of the hose with its heavy metal nozzle could have injured or even killed him with the brutal effectiveness of a medieval mace - a hazard which has caused injuries and even fatalities amongst firefighters before. So McCue set about the task and six months later he had designed an invention that fits between the hose and the nozzle. The four most comfortable positionsare at the shoulder, stomach, hip and thigh.
All positions allow for onehanded operation.
EZ PUP allows the firefighter to free up one hand to help himself or a buddy, to hold a flashlight or other equipment while still controlling the line easily. This gives firefighters the safety edge while searching through a building, and increased confidence while walking or climbing. Easier line handling keeps firefighters alert and reduces fatigue- related accidents. Strains and sprains are the most common firefighter injuries. You'll find EZ PUP reduces arm, wrist, back and hand problems related to line handling.