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Every force has an equal and opposite reaction, and in order to fire large amounts of water out of a hose a large amount of force is needed. This large force's opposing force tries to push the hose backwards, which is why a hose flails around whenever you let go of it. The fireman is there in order to provide yet another force, to counteract the recoil from the hose, keeping it in place. However, if the recoil from the hose is too strong, it could potentially overpower the fireman, and break the grip his boots have on the ground, causing him to fall and be pushed backwards. Thus you have multiple firemen hold the hose, in order to lessen the force one firefighter has to endure, and to keep the hose in place if one falls.

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