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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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.