Schaunaman also says the disruption of water supply caused by driving over a fire hose could put both fire crews and the public at risk. Bottomline: the decision to slow down, pull over or drive ...

The department listed five reasons why you should never drive over a fire hose in a graphic posted on their Facebook page: While at an incident this morning, one of our vital supply lines was run ...

“People are actually running over our hoses, damaging them, compromising them, and then possibly compromising our fire scene with our supply of water," said Chad Forward, engine operator with ...

Never drive over the fire hose – These hoses are critical for fighting fires, and driving over them can damage the equipment, disrupt operations, or cause injuries. Proceed with caution around ...

According to Fire Inspector Jack Wydeck, replacing a single fire hose can cost up to $1,000. With ongoing supply chain issues, replacement hoses could take anywhere from six to eight months to arrive.