The process of specifying and purchasing fire hose may seem simple, but it can get quite confusing and complicated when you start looking further into it. Over the past five years, I have been tasked ...

"Research shows that flashover occurs eight times faster today, putting firefighters and their equipment at increased risk," said Ed Conlin, Public Fire Protection division manager. "It's important ...

As with any maintenance requirement, the intent of small hose inspection and testing is to ensure that they will reliably operate properly when called upon, which is even more critical for emergency ...

On every engine apparatus you will find a variety of appliances and adapters that allow firefighters to overcome issues that arise during hoseline operations. For many fire departments though, this ...

Dothan, AL — Born out of the challenges faced by today’s progressive firefighting community, Key Hose launches the first new diameter attack line in decades. Introducing TRU-ID 2.25-inch, the latest ...

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Hoses and couplings are critical parts of every hydraulic system. They transfer hydraulic fluid from the pump to machine components such as valves, motors, and actuators which use the fluid pressure ...

This is the result of a fire on Horton Common in 1976, the long hot summer. A whirlwind spread the fire from one part of the common to another and the changeable wind meant that the hose was abandoned ...

Hydraulic hoses are literally the lifelines of most construction equipment. Nothing can grind productivity to a halt faster than a ruptured hose. A little time invested up front to monitor the ...

A garden hose in working condition is a summer necessity in many homes, and it is usually easy to keep even the most bedraggled hose at its best by using the ingenious repair fittings sold at most ...