Today, most fire hoses are made of a nitrile rubber tube that is insulated by a woven polyester fabric jacket instead of the cotton fire hose canvas used in the past. However, fire hose can be classified in different ways based on such criteria as fire hose material, thickness and method of construction. We offer […]
Location is everything! Buying a house or searching for something you need, especially if there is a sense of urgency makes location an important factor. Rawhide Fire Hose, where are you? Your website indicates shipping from 19 locations, so, what’s the deal? Rawhide Fire Hose is headquartered in Wooster, Ohio and is our customer service […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re a firefighter, EMT or inspector, and you’re in need of continuing education or training, we have a great weekend we highly recommend you take part in. Every year the Wayne County Fire and Rescue Association puts on a fantastic weekend of continuing education training for firefighters and EMTs. This year, the 62nd annual […]
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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