Winter Firefighting Guide: Fire Hose Tips and Safety Practices
Winter is here! Learn essential hose care, safety tips, and best practices to keep your crew safe and water flowing.
The BlazeLine™ Hose
BlazeLine™
Lightweight Strength, Engineered for Superior Performance
Polyester Single Jacketed Forestry Hose
Our Type 187 forestry hose is a lightweight, all-synthetic fire hose featuring a durable polyurethane lining within a polyester jacket. It is engineered to meet USDA Forest Service Specification 5100- 187 for “Synthetic Lined” fire hoses. The hose is available in two styles: BlazeLine™ 7 and BlazeLine™ 8. Both styles are offered in 50’ or 100’ lengths, with your choice of aluminum rocker lug or 1/4-turn forestry couplings. The Type 187 forestry hose meets or exceeds the lightweight requirements outlined in its specifications, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments.
Features & Benefits
- BlazeLine™ 7 is designed for traditional Type l specifications.
- BlazeLine™ 8 meets the new Type ll specification and boasts mildew-resistant properties to
eliminate the need for drying. - Optional Dura-Cote™ protective treatment (BlazeLine™ 8 only).
- Hose remains flexible at temperatures of -40°F (-40°C) to 150° F (65°C).
- 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.
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