How much hose does a fire engine carry

Typically in London a pump or engine will have the following hose package:

Location Imperial Metric
Bumper Line 1.75″ hose x 300′ 45mm hose x 90m
Transverse Line 1.75″ hose x 300′ 45mm hose x 90m
Transverse Line 2.5″ hose x 300′ 65mm hose x 90m
Driver Side Compartment 1.75″ hose x 50′ 38mm hose x 15m
2.5″ hose x 50′ 65mm hose x 15m
4″ hose x 50′ 100mm hose x 15m
Captain Side Compartment 2.5″ hose x 50′ 65mm hose x 15m
4″ hose x 50′ 100mm hose x 15m
Rear 1.75″ hose x 300′ 38mm hose x 90m
2.5″ hose x 500′ – Forward lay 65mm hose x 150m
2.5″ hose x 500′ – Reverse with nozzle 65mm hose x 150m
4″ hose x 550′ 100mm hose x 165m
Total: 3000′ 900m

*(typical London hose package for an engine which can vary dependant on the vehicle configuration)

2022-12-08T07:11:21-05:00December 8th, 2022|

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