How To: Guide

How to Protect Your Fire Department Connection

How to Protect Your Fire Department Connection

Popular methods for protecting a new or existing Fire Department Connection to prevent debris, trash, or other items from blocking the flow of water in case of emergency.

How to Protect Your Fire Department Connection

Popular methods for protecting a new or existing Fire Department Connection to prevent debris, trash, or other items from blocking the flow of water in case of emergency.

How to Calculate Gallons Per Minute (GPM)

How to Calculate Gallons Per Minute (GPM)

Measure the amount of water coming out of your hose or nozzle over a period of time using simple methods and calculations.

How to Calculate Gallons Per Minute (GPM)

Measure the amount of water coming out of your hose or nozzle over a period of time using simple methods and calculations.

How to Connect to a Fire Hydrant

How to Connect to a Fire Hydrant

Most fire hydrants have two 2.5 inch hose connection outlets with 7.5 threads per inch (TPI) and one 4.5 inch-pumper connection outlet with 4 threads per inch.

How to Connect to a Fire Hydrant

Most fire hydrants have two 2.5 inch hose connection outlets with 7.5 threads per inch (TPI) and one 4.5 inch-pumper connection outlet with 4 threads per inch.

Fire Fighting Fire Hose Nozzles

How to Choose a Fire Hose Nozzle

Choosing a fire hose nozzle can be a simple process. First, you will need to determine your specific application.

How to Choose a Fire Hose Nozzle

Choosing a fire hose nozzle can be a simple process. First, you will need to determine your specific application.

How to Install a Dry Fire Hydrant

How to Install a Dry Fire Hydrant

In rural areas where municipal water systems are not available, dry hydrants are used to supply water for firefighting.

How to Install a Dry Fire Hydrant

In rural areas where municipal water systems are not available, dry hydrants are used to supply water for firefighting.