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Mercedes Textiles FireBoss Forestry Hose (1" x 50')
The Mercedes Textiles FireBoss 1" x 50' Forestry Hose is built for demanding wildland firefighting and forestry operations where lightweight handling and durability matter. This single jacket hose features a rugged synthetic construction, Permatek HP™ treatment, and a Mertex® lining engineered to reduce friction loss and maintain reliable water flow in the field.
Features and Benefits
- 1" x 50' Forestry hose configuration designed for wildland firefighting, brush operations, and remote water delivery applications
- Single jacket synthetic construction provides lightweight handling while maintaining durability in rugged terrain
- Permatek HP™ treatment helps protect against abrasion, moisture absorption, mildew, and environmental wear
- Mertex® lining reduces friction loss to support efficient water flow during suppression operations
- High abrasion resistance from the spun yarn jacket construction for extended service life in rough operational environments
- Chemical and environmental resistance helps defend against petrol products, ozone, UV exposure, hydrolysis, rot, and mildew
- 1" NH couplings with rocker lug female and lugless male configuration for compatibility with standard forestry hose fittings
- Bright yellow color improves hose visibility during low-light and smoke-filled conditions
- Meets or exceeds NFPA 1961, UL, Factory Mutual, and U.S.D.A. Spec 5100-187B Type II requirements
Why It Matters
Wildland and forestry crews need hose that deploys quickly, handles difficult terrain, and stands up to repeated field use. The Mercedes FireBoss Forestry Hose combines lightweight portability with abrasion resistance and low friction loss performance, making it a dependable choice for wildfire suppression, brush truck operations, and extended attack scenarios.
