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The Official Book of AndyThe Official Book of Andy is a compilation of the writings of the late Lieutenant Andrew A. Fredericks that appeared in print in Fire Engineering and online for Fire Nuggets. Fredericks was a member of Fire Department of New York Squad Company 18 in Manhattan and was killed on 9 11. He was a pioneer and a noted expert in fire suppression methods. This book is a tribute to his work, gathering his expertise on hoselines, standpipe operations, and all
The Official Book of Andy is a compilation of the writings of the late Lieutenant Andrew A. Fredericks that appeared in print in Fire Engineering and online for Fire Nuggets. Fredericks was a member of Fire Department of New York Squad Company 18 in Manhattan and was killed on 9/11. He was a pioneer and a noted expert in fire suppression methods. This book is a tribute to his work, gathering his expertise on hoselines, standpipe operations, and all the facets of fire attack.
Introduction: Remembering Andy
I. Fire Engineering
1 Fighting Fire with Water: Return of the Solid Stream
- Principles of Direct Extinguishment
- Critical Factors
- Solid Streams versus Straight Streams
- Misconceptions about Solid Streams
- Standpipe Firefighting Operations
- The Proof Is in the Performance
- Types of Standpipe Systems
- Locations of Standpipe Systems
- Supplying Standpipe Systems
- Common Siamese Connection Problems
- Logistics
- The Standpipe Kit
- Operating from Standpipe Systems
- Selecting Hose and Nozzle
- Hydrant Reliability
- Inspection and Maintenance
- Vandalism and Unauthorized Use
- Utilizing Hydrants—Single Engine Company
- Utilizing Hydrants—Two Engine Companies
- Positioning at Hydrants
- The Two Minutes of Terror
- “Start Water”
- 4The 2½-Inch Handline
- Limitations of 1¾-Inch Hose
- The Two-Five Syndrome
- Impact of Reduced Staffing
- “Slippery Water”
- Advantages of 2½-Inch Hose
- Tactical Considerations
- Handling 2½-Inch Hose
- Big Fire, Big Water
- 5Stretching and Advancing Handlines, Part 1
- Indisputable Truths
- Basic Rules of Stretching Hose
- Estimating the Stretch
- Hose Stretch Variations
- When Preconnected Lines Fall Short
- Stretching the Handline
- Modern Apparatus Design
- Other Considerations
- Preparing for the Advance
- 6Stretching and Advancing Handlines, Part 2
- The Nozzle Team
- The Engine Company Officer
- The Nozzle Firefighter
- The Backup Firefighter
- The Door Firefighter
- Final Preparations
- Dangers of Kinks
- Additional Considerations
- A Lifesaving Tool
- 7Observations on the Engine Company
- Vertical versus Horizontal Stretch
- Haste, Aggressiveness, Discipline
- Apparatus Design
- The “Myth” of the Unburned Side
- Stretching Handlines Revisited
- Odds and Ends
- Back to Basics
- 8Standpipe System Operations: The Standpipe Kit
- The Handline Standpipe Kit
- The Chauffeur Standpipe Kit
- Supply via a Lower-Floor Outlet
- Causes of Pressure Problems
- Troubleshooting
- Chauffeur Safety
- Expect the Unexpected
- 9Long Handlines and Hose Headers
- H-Type Apartment Building Fire
- Lessons Learned
- Augmenting Sprinkler Systems
- 10Engine Company Support of RIT/FAST Operations
- Engine Companies Save Lives
- From “Fat” Engines to “Fast” Trucks
- The Rapid Intervention Engine Company
- Training an Effective RICE
- Tools and Equipment
- Nozzle Selection
- Fireground Operations
- Make a RICE Policy
- 11Y2K: Are You Prepared for Hidden Hazards?
- Preplanning Is Key
- Tips for Operational Safety
- 12Little Drops of Water: 50 Years Later, Part 1
- Fog Nozzle History
- Little Drops of Water
- The National Exploratory Committee
- The Combination Attack
- Misapplication and Confusion
- Water Fog and Life Safety
- Layman before Fog
- The Debate Continues
- 13Little Drops of Water: 50 Years Later, Part 2
- The Modern Environment
- Black Fire
- Compartment Fires
- Fuel Materials
- Energy-Efficient Windows
- Firefighting Actions
- Fog, Fans, and Foam
- Little Drops Again
- Interior Direct Attack
- 14Improving the Quality of Your Solid Streams
- Freeman Experiments
- Factors
- Testing
- Results
- Handline Nozzles
- Nozzle Reaction
- 15Considerations for the Effective Use of Deck Guns
- Deck Pipes and Deck Guns
- Safety Concerns
- Operational Problems
- Chicago’s Long Deck Gun
- Exposure Protection
- Offensive Attack
- Shift in Strategy
-
Tips and Suggestions
II. FireNuggets
- 16Handline Selection
- 17Handline Placement
- 18Estimating the Stretch
- 19Stream Selection
- 20Advancing the First Handline, Part 1
- 21Advancing the First Handline, Part 2
- 22Advancing the First Handline, Part 3
- 23Advancing the First Handline, Part 4
- 24Why Fires Are More Dangerous Today
- 25Father’s Day
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★★★★★ 5
Great value and full-functioned.
Color: Black
This is a simple, elegant little scale with timer. It's perfect for use with a small espresso machine like my Breville Bambino Plus. It shifts easily from counter use weighing beans before grinding, to placing on the drip tray to time and weigh shots. The top is smooth and water resistant. I think it's a great value.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Premium experience from a scale
This scale is not cheap, but it comes with a premium experience. The overall build quality is excellent, and it looks and feels great. Scale is extremely sensitive and response, and very consistent. Quick to zero, quick to turn on. Display is clear and easy to read. Well insulated from water, with only the bottom being semi-exposed to liquids (note that it is NOT waterproof, so still be careful - do not submerge it).
It also has an espresso mode which can be toggled on/off. That mode will automatically tare when placing things on it, meaning you can weigh your beans, take off the bowl and put back on a cup to brew the espresso into, all without tareing manually. It also detects when you're actually brewing, and it does so by detecting a steady flow of liquid. This specifically can be a bit finicky, it may or may not work for you depending on your machine and how you brew.
My only single complaint is the volume of the beeping. By default it plays a loud beep whenever you're using the touch buttons. It is very loud and I turned it off immediately. Unfortunately it seems there is no way to lower the volume on the beeps. Not a deal-breaker at all for me, but something to consider if you care about audio feedback.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Reliable scale, great for starting on a budget while still getting fairly solid results
This scale performs wonderfully and is very reliable. I will say the only issue I am having is that it seems to be very very touchy with not getting an exact weight reading and flickers a lot. I don't think this is really an issue as it might just be super sensitive. But for the price it's absolutely worth it
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Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2026
★★★★★ 4
You Don't Really Need This, But...
This combination coffee scale and timer works exactly as advertised. It measures weights up to 2000 grams with 1/10 gram accuracy. The scale has three operating modes: espresso, pour over and manual. In espresso mode, the scale will automatically tare after a cup is placed on it then automatically start the count up timer and weigh incoming espresso as it starts to pour. In pour over mode, it will automatically tare after your cup/dripper/filter is in place. Then it weighs out the coffee dose as you add it. After you tare again manually, the timer and scale will start as you pour hot water. This allows you to let the saturated coffee grounds off gas for the desired number of seconds before continuing the pour. Manual mode is just that. You control the tare function and start the timer yourself.
Battery capacity is great so USB charging will be infrequently required. Accessories include a short USB-A to USB-C cord and a clip-on silicone heat shield to protect the scale from hot espresso. Coffee spills are easy to cleanup and don't seem to have any ill effects on the scale itself. One gripe though: the weighing platform is only about 10 cm square so anything larger than a small coffee cup will block part of the digital displays. After all, the scale needs to fit inside an espresso machine. It isn't a full size kitchen scale.
But really, do you need this device? If you want to be ultra precise in your coffee measurements, you love gadgets, or you revel in the coffee making ritual, the answer is certainly YES!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Scale programming and stabilizing
It took me a little time to figure out the different programming modes but now I know how to get quickly to the program I need for the coffee I brew. The scale is very sensitive and it takes a second until the scale stabilizes. All in all, I like it.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2026