Warren Firefighters Train for “Wild Line” Emergencies

Photo Courtesy of Tyler County ESD #4 - Warren Fire & Rescue

WARREN, Texas — The Warren Fire & Rescue team sharpened their skills this week with hands-on training focused on one of the more unpredictable—and dangerous—scenarios firefighters can face in the field: the wild line.

During their Monday night training, members of Tyler County Emergency Services District #4 practiced nozzle recovery, a technique used when a charged fire hose with an open nozzle is dropped and begins to whip or “fly” out of control under intense water pressure.

“Recovering a wild line is dangerous and requires quick action, strong teamwork, and proper technique,” officials with Warren Fire & Rescue shared.

Firefighters drilled on crawling into the hazard zone, controlling the chaotic movement of the line, and regaining a safe, stable attack position. The goal: to quickly subdue a high-risk situation and restore the hose to operational use without injury or further delay during live firefighting.

“These types of hands-on drills prepare us for the unexpected,” the department stated. “It’s how we make sure our crews are ready to safely and effectively protect our community.”

Warren Fire & Rescue regularly hosts training sessions to strengthen emergency response readiness, support firefighter safety, and continue delivering high-quality service to the people of Tyler County.