How to Clean Fire Hose: The Complete Guide of Procedures

Fire hoses lead fairly rough lives, when you think about it. So any way you can “baby” your fire hoses will pay off with regard to the performance and longevity of the product. One excellent way you can improve the life and reliability of your fire hoses is by properly cleaning them. This is especially a good […]

3 Firefighting Industry Resources to Bookmark Now

Let’s face it: There’s a lot that goes into understanding the firefighting industry. So the fact of the matter is, every good resource you can get your hands on is a fantastic thing to help solidify your knowledge and understanding. In a previous blog we gave you three great resources we use with regard to […]

3 Great Resources for Understanding Fire Hoses & Equipment

When it comes to fire hoses and fire hose materials, a lot of questions come up. That’s understandable because there’s a lot to consider. After all, the last thing you want to do is buy the wrong part, the wrong hose or something that isn’t going to be up to code. When it comes to […]

Defining ‘Made in the USA’ for Fire Hose & Equipment

When a company puts the “Made in the USA” label on its products, that’s an important claim. In the eyes of consumers, it plays on patriotic emotions in a big way — as it should! However, it is very important that any company that makes that claim doesn’t do so lightly. According to the Federal […]

5 Non-Traditional Uses for Fire Hoses

When you think of fire hoses, do you think of versatility? Many people may be under the impression there’s only one thing to do with fire hoses and fire hose products: Fight fires. And while that’s absolutely their main job, a lot of creative people have come up with some really interesting non-traditional uses for fire […]

A Guide to Hose Connector Types: Fire Hose Fittings, Couplings & Threading

Quick question: Do you know the differences between NH (NST), NPT, and NPSH (IPT) when it comes to fire hose threading?   If you aren’t familiar with different types of fire hose fittings and couplings, knowing the differences between the initialisms can be pretty confusing.  Not understanding these differences can lead to mismatched parts, which leads […]

The Dos and Don’ts of Fire Hose Care and Maintenance

How often are you replacing your fire hoses? A year or two? Less? More? It’s important to understand the proper care for fire hoses or else you may be very well cutting down on the lifespan of the product(s) you are investing in. Taking good care of your fire hoses can go a long way […]

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