How to Make a Fireman Hose Strap

During the course of a fire, rescue or training session, firefighters are called on to make quick decisions and risk lives. To mitigate risk and keep the firefighters safe, many different tools get used. Among these tools is a fire hose-strap. These straps serve a variety of purposes, including: securing the hose to a hydrant; preventing the hose from going out of control when under pressure; and providing extra leverage to haul, carry and move the bulky hoses. Many departments provide such tools. However, if you want your own set of fire-straps to keep on your bunker gear, put together the materials to make a strap.

Things You'll Need

  • Heavy duty sewing machine
  • Heavy thread
  • Heavy gauge needle
  • 3-inch nylon webbing, 8-foott length
  • 3-inch metal slider buckle
  • Metal quick-clip
  • 12 inches of 1-inch webbing
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Instructions

    • 1

      Straighten out the entire length of the 3-inch webbing parallel to the sewing machine. Fold one end up and back on itself to make a three foot coil. Sew this coil closed using heavy thread and needle on a sewing machine. Double stitch to give extra strength.

    • 2

      Cut a 1-foot length of the 3-inch webbing off the back end of the full strip. Hold the cut end under a lighter to melt stray strands and frays.

    • 3

      Make a loop perpendicular to the end of the main strap. Sew the loop onto the end so it is on in the perpendicular position. Sew the coil. making sure each side of the four are double-stitched over the main strap.

    • 4

      Sew the 1-inch webbing strip onto the outside of the enclosed loop on the main strap. Thread the quick clip to the 1-inch webbing using a metal slider buckle.