Rapid-Deployment Hose Management for High-Rise & Standpipe Ops Streamline your hose lays with the R&B Fabrications Cleveland Straps, a dedicated system designed to manage the "Cleveland Load" (or "Cleveland Lay"). Engineered for high-rise operations and cross-lay deployment, this strap set secures 100 feet of 1¾” attack line into a tight, manageable coil that can be carried over the shoulder and deployed instantly in narrow corridors or stairwells.
Key Features
- Cleveland Load Optimized: Specifically designed to secure a 100-foot coil of 1¾” hose, creating a compact bundle that deploys without kinks when charged.
- "Cleveland Grip" Design: Features a looped cinching system utilizing 2-inch wide nylon webbing that tightens securely around the hose bundle during transport.
- Quick-Release Hardware: Equipped with 2-inch Nexus side-release buckles that are easy to manipulate even while wearing structural firefighting gloves.
- Ergonomic Transport: Includes a removable shoulder strap, allowing firefighters to carry the bundle hands-free while climbing stairs or managing tools.
- Rapid Deployment: Allows the firefighter to shoulder the bundle, walk forward, and automatically pay out the line from the hose bed or drop point.
- Versatile Application: Ideal for standpipe operations, extending lines from a gated wye, or organizing cross-lay pre-connects.
Why It Matters In high-rise firefighting, speed and hose management are critical. A loose hose pack is a tripping hazard and a deployment nightmare. The Cleveland Strap system transforms a chaotic 100-foot line into a dense, organized package that can be carried by one firefighter and deployed in a confined space (like a stairwell landing) without creating a "spaghetti" mess.
How to Use Coil your 100-foot length of 1¾” hose according to the Cleveland Load circular pattern. Wrap the three securing straps around the coil and cinch tight using the Nexus buckles. Attach the shoulder strap. When deploying, place the bundle on the floor (or shoulder it), connect to the standpipe or wye, release the straps, and charge the line. The coil naturally expands without kinking.
Technical Overview The system is constructed from heavy-duty 2-inch nylon webbing, chosen for its resistance to abrasion and heat. The "Royal Blue" color provides easy identification in low-light environments.