How to maintain the fire hose?

① Management. It is necessary to implement special person management, classify according to quality, number and record, and keep abreast of the quality and use of fire hoses. Establish and improve the fire hose maintenance system, and regularly educate all employees to consciously abide by it.

② Storage. A special storage place or storage room should be set up. Long-term storage of spare fire hoses should be stored in a temperature-appropriate and ventilated place. The fire hoses should be rolled up in a single layer and placed on the hose rack, turned twice a year or exchanged once a year. The hoses on the vehicle should avoid friction with each other, and the folded edges should be exchanged if necessary.

③Aspects of use. When laying a fire hose, avoid sudden twists and turns, avoid dragging on the ground after filling water, and avoid contact with corrosive chemicals such as oil, acid, and alkali; in areas where there may be flames or strong radiant heat, cotton should be used or hemp hose; when laying a fire hose on a high ground, use a hose hook; when passing the railway, it should pass under the rails; When demolishing buildings, do not throw wooden boards, steel parts and other items on the water belt; the water belt should be cleaned after use; lining water belts should be used for laying water belts outside buildings in cold regions.

④Repair. If any leak is found when using the fire hose, it should be wrapped with cloth in time to prevent the small hole from expanding, and it should be marked and repaired in time after use. Usually should be checked frequently, if any damage is found, it should be repaired in time.