Chapter 18: Firefighting, Rescue and Assistance
Fire Hose Coupling Figure 18-3 F.6. Maintenance
Remove dirt, grease, abrasives, and other foreign matter from the outer coverings of hoses. Clean fire hoses with a mild soap and water solution (inside and out). Do not use abrasives to clean hoses. After use, hoses must be stowed. To properly stow a fire hose, perform the following: •
Check a hose to make sure it is completely drained.
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Ensure that a proper gasket is in place inside the female coupling and that it is not cracked or damaged.
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Roll hoses so the male coupling is lying between hose layers to prevent damage to a coupling's threads. This also allows the female coupling to be connected, and hose rolled out without twisting.
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