Last week was a big milestone for Lowndes County Fire Rescue as it hosted its first-ever Junior Summer Fire Academy.

ERIE, PA --- April 28, 2025 - Snap-tite Hose, a leading manufacturer of premium fire hose solutions, announced the launch of Supreme II 1.75", the next generation of its trusted, classic attack line.

This hose was “pretty impressive” in its tenure in fire service passing the test every year since its purchase around 2005. “It was older but it just kept passing the testing,” he said.

Driving over a fire hose is prohibited under Title VII, Article 33, Section 1218 of NYS vehicle and traffic law. The reason for this is clear.

Great question. And the fire hose refuses to be turned off. But there is a way to slow the flow, at least to a manageable trickle. Ask Sherlock Holmes.

3708. Unauthorized driving over fire hose. No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a fire department when laid down on any highway, private road or driveway, for use at any fire or ...

The Big Four to produce a quality fire stream are a pump, water, hose and a nozzle. All of these are equally important. Pump and onboard water supply.