Keeping us prepared, as firefighters, to handle whatever life will bring us and to keep all safe. One of the major tool that we employs is a fire hose rack, where there are hoses kept so as to utilize them whenever required in extinguishing the fire. But then there are some common mistakes that we must avoid so as to keep our fire hose racks in perfect working condition when it will be required the most.

Failure to adequately check fire hose racks for damage

Inspection : Before using a fire hose rack, Check for damages. This will help to identify any cracks, rust or parts that may affect the racks' ability to hold things top of them. If we neglect to inspect the fire hose rack and use even one that is damaged, it will likely result int serious accidents and injuries. Checking our fire hose racks for any rips, tears or cracks can enable us to be prepared in the event of an emergency.

Improperly retaining hose in the rack

Failing to properly secure your fire hose rack is not only another common mistake to avoid but also a serious issue. But if we do not fastened the hose tightly, then it might fall out or get mess up and can be unsuable during a fire incident. Always fasten the hose to the rack using communal hooks or even straps so this doesnt happen. Making it easier for you to access and use the hose when necessary.

Hose twisting or tangling

A fire hose rack should also be used to keep the hose from becoming tangled or twisted. If the hose is tangled or twisted it can be difficult to get loose quickly during an emergency and in turn valuable time will be lost that could have been used to stop the fire. This to avoid the hose sleeve jumping out of the rack and pull in a loop. This is in order to allow the hose to be deployed free from any obstructions when necessary.

Using damaged or expired hoses

In practice, you should not use damaged or expired hoses on fire hose racks. And if a hose is broken or past the end of its service life, it may not function properly (it is called "kinking", and you should really not let that happen during a fire). Whenever you are going to use a hose make sure it is not damaged and is within its expiration date, do not use cracked or leaky hoses. A firefighter with well-maintained hoses can put out fires and save many lives.

Failure to Train Staff in Proper Fire Hose Rack Usage and Maintenance

The fourth deadly sin is failing to train personnel on how to properly use and maintain all types of fire hose racks. The correct and safe operation of the fire hose rack requires adequate training. For example, how to visually look at the rack for damage, how to fit the hose correctly, prevent tangling and use undamaged hoses. Through our staff training, we can ensure that our fire hose racks are always ready-to-assemble in an emergency situation.

To sum it up, we must sidestep these basic errors and make sure that our Fire Hose Rack remain more than prepared to deal with emergencies. To avoid preventing accidents and fewer injuries, such as fire hose racks are not checked for damage or no the order, was not properly tied a hose that is the source of tangling hoses, using expired or damaged or his staff trainings are on how to use and maintenance. Remind yourselves to stay safe and that we need to properly care for our fire hose racks in order for everyone to be okay.