- Author
- Sicking, L. P.
- Title
- Wildland Fire Hose Guide.
- Coporate
- Technology and Development Center, San Dimas, CA
- Report
- IE01P47, August 1995, 58 p.
- Keywords
- fire hoses | wildland fires | construction | design applications | specifications | standards | maintenance
- Identifiers
- couplings; hose construction and design; forest service specifications and standards; use of fire hose; peripheral fire hose equipment and uses; hose storage
- Abstract
- This document will provide information on the construction, care, use and maintenance of wildland fire hose and couplings. Wildland firefighting involves the use of equipment in an extremely rigorous environment. Fire hose used in wildland firefighting is fabricated to meet rigid requirements described in Forest Service fire hose specifications and manufactured to the highest quality standards. The Federal Government wildland firefighting hose has a rugged and durable construction. With proper care, use, and maintenance fire hose is able to withstand the wear that occurs during daily use. This fire hose guide will provide valuable procurement information with a potential for considerable savings, especially in the area of care and maintenance of wildland fire hose. This guide will also serve as a primer and provide training information. Understanding the basic principles of hose construction, for the different types of fire hose and the intended use, will provide essential information for the roper selection of type of fire hose for the expected performance. In addition, this fire hose guide will provide a comprehensive reference for wildland fire hose.