Connecting a hose to a PVC pipe becomes easier with a clever technique that ensures a secure and leak-free fit. Careful adjustments and precise handling create a durable connection that enhances ...

RI just endured a record-setting stretch of wildfires driven by weather extremes. Here's why burning forests might be the ...

The firefighter fell to the ground in pain on the side of the road, and a good Samaritan used his car to shield him from ...

The senior firefighter suffered an open lower leg fracture after he was struck by the coupling pulled away from the hydrant.

A suspected arson at a Subway in Kansas City left a firefighter severely injured after a driver accidentally drove over a fire hose.

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On Monday morning just before 7 a.m., KCKFD responded to an active fire at a Subway sandwich shop on Southwest Boulevard. A ...

A firefighter with the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department was “severely injured” Monday morning after being hit by a fire hose while battling a commercial fire ...

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A hose's material, weight and water flow rate all factor into how it operates. You'll want quality materials, preferably brass fittings, and the hose nozzle needs to be sturdy. Some tasks will ...

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