NFPA Fire Hose Testing Requirements Explained
Learn the NFPA 1962 requirements for annual fire hose testing, including inspections, pressure testing, documentation, and best practices to improve safety, compliance, and hose longevity.
The Gladiator™ (FG)
Gladiator™ (FG)
Premium Attack Hose: Excellent Flow, Even at Low Pressure.
Polyester jacket with extruded thru-the-weave nitrile liner
Gladiator™ is a premier hose with a polyester outside jacket that encompasses a very durable nitrile rubber thru-the-weave inside liner. Built to last, this rugged hose is constructed with incredible strength and long-lasting performance in mind. The Gladiator™ performs well at high or low pressures, has a smooth and enhanced waterway for better flows, and less kinking than other products on the market.
High Rise Hose
Attack Hose
Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Hose
Features & Benefits
- Premium quality, outside jacket with a nitrile rubber thru-the-weave inner liner construction. NO ADHESIVE IS USED. The lining will never delaminate.
- Optional Dura-Cote™ treatment.
- Remains flexible at temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C) and highly resistant to ozone and oxidation, and most chemicals and petrochemicals.
- Kink resistance exceeds that of lightweight jacketed hose.
- Suitable for use with CAFS and foam solutions.
- Manufactured in accordance with NFPA 1960 Standard, latest edition within our ISO-9001:2015 certified quality assurance system.
Hose Sizing and Testing Standards
For specific data, please view and download the technical data sheet.
Unmatched Durability:
- Attack
- Low Pressure
- CAFS
- Dura-Coat Treatment
- USA Made
- Lifetime delamination warranty
- 2-year all hazard warranty
- 10-year warranty
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