05/15/2026
The Saint Peter Fire Department has begun conducting our annual fire hose testing process. This testing is required each year by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to ensure our equipment is safe, reliable, and ready to perform when needed most.
This process involves pulling every hose off every apparatus in our fleet. Each hose is then connected to a hose testing machine where it is filled with water, capped, and pressurized to its designated maximum testing pressure. The hose must successfully hold that pressure for a specified amount of time to pass inspection.
Any hose that fails the test or shows signs of leaking, damage, or weakness is immediately taken out of service and replaced to ensure firefighter and public safety.
After testing, hoses are either placed back into service on the truck or rolled, dried, and properly racked for storage. This is a time-consuming but critical process that takes place throughout the month, with firefighters assigned specific trucks to complete the testing.
Routine hose testing helps ensure that when firefighters arrive on scene, the equipment they depend on is operating safely and effectively. Thank you to our firefighters for the hard work and dedication that goes into maintaining our department’s readiness and keeping our community safe.
