08/20/2024
When stopping in to vote at the Stowe High School, did you notice the Fire Department presence on the south side of the building. With the help of a trusted contractor, more than 12,000 feet of fire hose underwent it's annual pressure and safety testing.
As our hose ages and takes regular wear and tear or experiences some damage, the potential for failure increases. In the name of safety, and the protection of the community, failure is unacceptable.
Under the guidance of NFPA standards, hoses are pressurized to their manufacturer rating and inspected visually for leaks, tears, faulty fittings, etc. Our hoses are tested in a range from 200 to 400 PSI. Under these pressures, there is a chance that a hose catastrophically fails, or "explodes." Thankfully our hoses have been well cared for and no catastrophic failures occurred. Furthermore, only 5 sections of hose (about 175') were failed for damage and leaks.
Have questions, suggestions, or requests? Please feel free to call us at the station at (802) 253-4315, or reach any staff by e-mail which can be found on pur website https://dps.stowevt.gov/sfd/
