"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 ...

Fire hoses, traditionally considered rugged and dependable, now face unprecedented thermal and mechanical stress. As global temperatures rise and wildland fire seasons lengthen, hoses must endure ...

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