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| The jacket is made out of natural and synthetic fibres. These fibres are susceptible to damage due to |
 rubbing or scrapping against rough or sharp materials at a fire ground. |
| decay on absorbing liquids such as oils, alkalis, acids, etc. |
| shock from sudden changes in the pressure of water flowing through fire hoses. |
| Care and correct maintenance of fire hoses at various stages of their storage and use is therefore very important. |
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| IN STORAGE : |
| Ensure that fire hose is in clean and dry condition and suitably treated with french chalk before storing it in a cool and dry place. |
| Replace hose taken off from an appliance with spare hose immediately. |
| During humid periods, stored hose should be taken out, aired and thoroughly examined before storing. |
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| IN USE : |
| Clean and dry hose after use before replacing it in a hose compartment to protect it from mildew etc. and to prevent the rusting of the compartment. |
| Pressure surges are on of the main sources of damage. Use only the pressure that is necessary. Decrease pressure at the pump before shutting off a nozzle. |
| Avoid ben ding-kinking charged hose. Protect hose laid in road-ways with hose ramps. |
| Lift a charged hose at several points to move it. |
| Running water does not freeze. In areas liable to snow or freezing, keep a little water running through the hose in use. |
| Avoid sharp bends on hose on which ice has formed. |
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