They need a refill but may not want to go through the effort to replenish if they are "just doing overhaul work.”

Standpipes are the best answer for water. FARS is the best answer for air.

The video shows the setup and operation of a fire department connection and standpipe training exercise done in the parking lot of the firehouse.

Most fires in high-rises will be fought using the standpipe system, but there are a few situations where stretching a preconnected line will be sufficient.

Selecting hose for your high-rise hose pack is a series of trade-offs. It would be great to have 250 of 2" or 2½" hose, but that will quickly prove impractical for carrying up many flights of stairs.