OG 4011 Hose in Dryer

Issued By: OPERATIONS (B. Clarke)
Approved By: Fire Chief William H. Mosher 
Date of Issue: 1997/02/20
Revision Date: 2008/05/13

PURPOSE: 

The purpose of this procedure is to express the proper drying procedure for woven jacket hose.

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this operating guideline is to prevent damage to the jacket hose during the drying process. 

SCOPE:

This operating guideline applies to career and volunteer members of Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency.

PROCEDURE: 

•    Woven jacket hose requires thorough drying before being reloaded on the apparatus.

•    Place hose to dry on the racking using the accordion fold and making sure hose is separated so it will dry.

•    Do not use donut roll in the drying cabinets.

•    Over drying can damage hose, therefore, dryer should be checked daily.

OPERATING GUIDELINE REVIEW:

This operating guideline shall be reviewed when/if there are changes/amendments to the proper procedure for drying the woven jacket hose.