A Common Chore with a Historical Twist!

Part of daily life as a firefighter are chores. One of those chores is washing firehose. The tough canvas jacket of the hose that makes it hold high pressure and resist puncture, collects a serious amount of dirt, debris, and ash. It needs to be washed after every use. Well maintained hose can last 50 years. Speaking of things lasting a long time, this same machine has been washing fire hose since the 1950’s! Still works like a charm.