Create a Hose

This guide walks you through adding a fire hose to StationOne for tracking, testing, and maintenance.

Prerequisites

• Brigade admin or organisation admin role
• Hose specifications (coupling type, diameter, material, length)
• In-service date

Steps

1. Navigate to Hose Register

1. Log in to StationOne
2. Select your organisation and unit
3. Click Hoses in the main navigation
4. Click Add Hose button (or go to More Actions → Add Hose)

2. Enter Hose Details

Fill in the hose information:

Required Information

Reference Number (optional but recommended)

• Unique identifier for the hose
• Examples: “H-001”, “Station1-38mm-01”, “2024-001”
• Helps identify hoses quickly
• Displayed in lists and reports

Coupling Type (required) Select from available options:

• Storz - Quick-connect coupling common on fire hoses
• External Lug - Traditional threaded coupling
• BSP - British Standard Pipe thread
• 3 Thread - Three-thread coupling
• 5 Thread - Five-thread coupling

Diameter (required)

• Enter diameter in millimetres
• Common sizes: 38mm, 64mm, 90mm
• Match physical hose specification

Material (required) Select from available options:

• Rubber - Heavy-duty rubber construction
• Synthetic - Synthetic fibre reinforced
• Canvas - Traditional canvas hose
• Percolating - Allows water seepage for protection
• Fabric - Lightweight fabric construction
• Extruded - Extruded synthetic material

In-Service Date (required)

• Date the hose was commissioned
• Used to calculate first test due date
• Cannot be in the future

Optional Information

Length (optional)

• Hose length in metres
• Examples: 20m, 30m, 60m
• Helps with inventory planning

3. Save Hose

Click Create Hose to save the record.

You’ll be redirected to the hose detail page where you can:

• View the hose record
• See the automatically calculated next test due date
• Record tests
• Log repairs

Understanding the Hose Record

Automatic Calculations

When you create a hose, StationOne automatically:

1. Generates a UUID

   • Unique system identifier
   • Used internally for tracking
   • Short version displayed if no reference number

2. Calculates Next Test Due

   • Based on your brigade’s configured testing interval
   • Default: 12 months from in-service date
   • Can be 1, 3, 6, or 12 months (set in Brigade Settings)

3. Sets Initial Status

   • Status set to “In Service”
   • Hose immediately available for use
   • Appears in testing schedules

Hose Identification

Best Practices for Reference Numbers

Use consistent naming conventions:

Include:

• Station or location identifier
• Diameter
• Sequential number
• Year (optional)

Examples:

• Good: “H001”, “Station1-38mm-001”
• Good: “2024-001”, “Alpha-64mm-05”
• Avoid: “Hose 1”, “New Hose”

Physical Labelling

Match your physical labelling to StationOne:

• Print reference numbers on tags
• Attach to hose coupling or storage location
• Use weather-resistant labels
• Update physical tags when reference changes

Next Steps

After creating a hose, you may want to:

Record Initial Test

If the hose was tested when commissioned:

1. Go to the hose detail page
2. Click Record Test
3. Enter test date (same as in-service date)
4. Mark as passed
5. Add any notes

Configure Testing Interval

If your brigade tests hoses on a different schedule:

1. Go to Brigade Settings → Features tab
2. Find Hose Testing Settings
3. Select your preferred interval (1, 3, 6, or 12 months)
4. Click Save Hose Testing Settings

Bulk Import

For multiple hoses, use bulk import:

1. Go to Hose Register
2. Click More Actions → Bulk Import
3. Download sample CSV template
4. Fill in hose details
5. Upload and import

Tips

Coupling Type Selection

Choose the correct coupling type:

• Storz - Most common for modern firefighting
• External Lug - Older or specialised equipment
• BSP - Standard pipe fittings
• Match to your appliance connections

Material Selection

Select material based on use:

• Rubber/Synthetic - Heavy-duty, long-lasting
• Canvas - Traditional, requires more care
• Percolating - Specialised protection applications

Length Tracking

Record accurate lengths:

• Measure actual deployed length
• Account for coupling overlap
• Important for inventory and deployment planning
• Helps identify hoses needing replacement

In-Service Date

Set the correct date:

• Date hose was first put into service
• Not purchase date or manufacture date
• Affects testing schedule calculations
• Important for warranty and lifecycle tracking

Common Issues

Can’t Create Hose

If creation fails:

• Verify all required fields are filled
• Check coupling type is selected from dropdown
• Ensure in-service date is not in the future
• Confirm you have admin permissions

Duplicate Reference Number

If reference number already exists:

• System checks for duplicates in your unit
• Use a different reference number
• Consider adding year or location prefix

Wrong Test Due Date

If next test date seems incorrect:

• Check your brigade’s testing interval setting
• Verify in-service date is correct
• Manual override available when recording first test

Related Guides

• Manage Hose Locations - Load hoses onto appliances or tag a storage location
• Inspect a Hose - Record hose tests
• Repair a Hose - Log and track repairs
• Retire a Hose - Remove hoses from service
• Public Hose Interface - Enable public access
• Hose Management - Feature overview