Forestry Fire Hose, Rubber Liner, PU-Coated Jacket

A forestry and wildland fire hose with a protective coating. A water-based polyurethane coat over the woven jacket takes the abrasion of being dragged over rock, roots and scrub, so the hose lasts longer than an uncoated forestry hose while staying light and flexible enough to carry and lay out quickly.

Construction

• Liner: natural rubber (NR)
• Reinforcement: single woven polyester jacket
• Outer coating: water-based polyurethane for abrasion resistance
• Colour: yellow

Where it fits

• Wildland fire crews working rocky or abrasive terrain
• Long progressive lays from portable pumps
• Sites that wear out uncoated forestry hose quickly

Care and testing

• Lay the hose out without kinks before charging it, and open the hydrant or pump valve slowly to avoid pressure surge.
• Keep it away from hot surfaces, sharp edges and dragged loads; use hose bridges where vehicles cross.
• After use, drain it, wash off oil, foam concentrate and mud, and let the jacket dry before it is rolled or racked.
• Store it out of direct sunlight, away from chemicals and in a dry place, rolled or flaked as your equipment requires.
• Inspect the jacket, liner and coupling bands before use, and service-test hoses at the interval your fire code sets — annually is common practice.

How to order

Send the bore, the length per hose (fire hose is usually supplied in 15, 20, 25 or 30 m lengths), the couplings and the standard your site, insurer or authority requires. We confirm construction, pressure rating and compliance before quoting, and supply hoses coupled, banded and pressure tested on request.