Summary: The Vortex adjustable smooth bore nozzle gives firefighters a fast and efficient way to ventilate a room without switching tools. It operates like a traditional smooth bore nozzle but with the added benefit of a fog-like pattern for hydraulic ventilation. This means firefighters can suppress fire, ventilate, and then return to smooth bore operation—all at 50 psi—without extra gear or effort.

How to Ventilate a Room Faster with the Vortex Adjustable Smooth Bore

The Problem: You're Exhausted and the Room Still Needs Ventilation

After dragging hose through a building, pushing up the stairs, and knocking down fire in the room, you're smoked—literally and physically. You may not have completed the full search yet, but now you're stuck with the next big job: clearing out the smoke so visibility improves and occupants can breathe. You want ventilation fast, but the last thing you need is more gear or complicated steps.

The Solution: Flip the Vortex Pattern for Hydraulic Ventilation

Here’s the simple fix: the Vortex adjustable smooth bore. This nozzle operates just like your standard smooth bore but lets you rotate to a Vortex pattern when it's time to ventilate. Point it out the window, and you’re using hydraulic ventilation to move air and clear smoke. No nozzle swap. No pressure adjustments. No messing around.

It Still Acts Like a Smooth Bore—Because It Is

The Vortex delivers a solid stream at 50 psi, just like your traditional smooth bore. Once you’ve ventilated the space, you can flip it back and return to suppression mode. That’s the beauty—this nozzle keeps the smooth bore performance you’re used to but gives you fog-like ventilation control when you need it.

Why This Matters on the Fireground

You’re working hard. The last thing you want is another task that requires extra tools or steps. The Vortex pattern lets you ventilate without switching nozzles, saving you time, effort, and potentially improving rescue outcomes. And it's all happening at the same pressure and flow rate you already train on.