Firefighters across the country are battling intense flames using fire hoses made in Pennsylvania, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc.
Snap-tite Hose, with factories in Erie and Union City, has been making fire fighting hoses for over half a century. The company’s products are used throughout the nation, including in the Philadelphia region.
Before shipment, the hoses undergo rigorous testing, including a “burst test,” in which pressurized water is pumped through each hose to ensure it meets or exceeds safety standards…