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What Size of Firefighter Hose Do I Need?

Posted on by Keith Eriksen

Choosing firefighter hose size and diameter depends largely on your use case. Does your department fight fire in municipal settings such as single-family homes, high-rise structures or warehouse facilities? Or, do you need firefighter hose rolls for industrial washdown use in a factory? The answer to those questions will help you narrow down the selection […]

Fire Safety Tips: 4 Types of Indian Pumps to Fight Brush and Forest Fires

Posted on by Keith Eriksen

Designed to help firefighters battle brush, grass, rubbish, and forest fires, the Indian pump provides consistent water flow without operator fatigue. Initially developed by The Fountainhead Group – D.B. Smith in 1920, the Indian water pump gave firefighters the mobility they needed to suppress fire fast. Indian backpack fire pumps have come a long way […]

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