Being a firefighter and nozzleman on a high-pressure line is one of the toughest and most demanding roles on the fireground — both physically and mentally. Here’s why it’s hard and what makes it challenging: 🔥 1. Extreme Hose Pressure Fire hoses can have pressures ranging from 100 to 300 psi or even higher, depending on the operation. The nozzle reaction (the backward force) can be very strong, often requiring the strength of the nozzleman and one or more backup firefighters to keep it under co