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Know Your Hose

We're here for the hosers. The ones who get excited by sharp stacks packed pretty and stretched daily. This hub is for you – to keep you dialed in to all things hose. Get first-in access to our specs, friction loss calculator, resource articles & more here.

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WHAT'S ON TAP?

WE'RE READY TO FLOW!

We're going to be everywhere this summer - coast to coast, and international too! Make sure you follow us on social media so you never miss what we're up to. If you want to see us too, make sure you contact us so we can get out demo crew out and flowing water with you ASAP. And while you're here - shop our swag for a good cause. Get some, give some!

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Mercedes Textiles KRAKENEXO SUPERII Hose Advance 2

KrakenEXO SUPER II™ (2.25")

The most advanced double-jacketed 2” (51mm) attack hose capable of delivering targeted flows of 210-300 GPM with up to 30% less weight compared to standard 2.5" lines.

Mercedes Textiles Kraken EXO Firehose

KrakenEXO®

Designed for aggressive fire fighting applications where durability coupled with lightweight, excellent low pressure kink resistance and superior water flow are critical factors.

Mercedes Textiles MEGAFLO supplyfirehose2

MegaFlo® Breather

Large diameter hose (LDH) designed for fastest deployment, easiest recovery and the best packability in the industry, enhanced with our patented Breather Technology™

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We’ll Find the Right Fit

We've got the hose you need, guaranteed – from the hydrant to the nozzle. If you're spec'ing new hose, we're here to help. Our team of reps & firefighter consultants offer first-hand experience & advice to help you develop attack and supply packages. Just reach out!

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Welcome to #WildlandWednesday — where we dig into what it really takes to move water when the terrain is rough, the heat is high, and every ounce counts. ...

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Performance when it matters most. Our hose gets put through the paces in training and on the fireground. From high-flow drills. demos, and live ...

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Hose performance can make or break an operation. This is what real-world testing looks like — reliable deployment, smooth handling, and consistent ...

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¿𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮?🚒💦 En Improfor tenemos las mejores opciones de mangueras profesionales para fuego estructural, alimentación ...

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🚨 PSI at the panel doesn’t always mean PSI at the nozzle.🚨 Friction loss eats energy—and your flow—before the stream even hits the fire. 📏 That’s ...

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Great day flowing water at the Monadnock Fire Conference. Every student came in with an open mind and took in new skills. Icing on the cake…testing ...