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 Fire Engine Booster Hose
Fire Engine Booster
Fire Engine Booster: Maximum Strength for Unyielding Flow in Critical Moments.
Ultra-rugged booster hose with do-it-all versatility
Reeled and ready for duty, Fire Engine Booster is the rugged, reliable hose choice for knocking down fires with confidence: The multiple braid reinforced red reel hose features a specially compounded Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) tough cover that resists abrasion and weathering. Inside, a smooth black synthetic EPDM rubber inner tube adds flexibility and sure, high-power flow. Available with Barway or external crimped steel couplings.
Attack Hose
Booster Hose
Features & Benefits
- High-Performance. Nitrile rubber fire hose reinforced with high tensile aramid yarn, and smooth inner lining for exceptional strength, durability and flow.
- Ultra-Tough. Special EPDM rubber compound provides a durable, flexible cover that resists abrasion, gouging, ultra-violet, ozone and most chemicals.
- Flexible. Smooth outer cover lowers drag resistance.
- Versatile. A multi-purpose frontline attack hose expertly handles structure and vehicle firefighting; grass, wildland and forestry fires; and industrial applications.
- Service-Ready: Fully loaded, ready on reel.
- Reliable. 4:1 safety factor (1″ and ¾” only – 1.5″ has a 3:1 safety factor).
- Certified. Assembled in accordance with NFPA 1961 Standard, latest edition, within our ISO-9001 certified quality assurance system.
Hose Sizing and Testing Standards
For specific data, please view and download the technical data sheet.
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