Fire Hose Accessories
Spanner wrenches · Strainers · Hose rollers · Caps & plugs · Gaskets · Holders & brackets
Complete Fire Hose Accessories & Hardware Catalog
A fire hose alone doesn't deliver fire protection — it works as part of a system that includes nozzles, couplings, cabinets, reels, hydrant wrenches, strainers and many supporting accessories. CA-FIRE manufactures and supplies the complete supporting hardware ecosystem for our fire hose product line, so you can specify everything from a single source with matching warranty, documentation and freight consolidation.
This page is the index to all CA-FIRE fire-hose accessories. Larger product categories — fire hose cabinets, nozzles, couplings — have their own dedicated pages linked below. The smaller items — spanner wrenches, hydrant wrenches, strainers, hose rollers, hose menders, caps & plugs, gaskets, and holders / brackets — are detailed further down this page.
Major Accessory Categories — Dedicated Pages
Three accessory categories are large enough to warrant their own product pages. Visit them for complete specifications, variants and quotes:
Fire Hose Cabinet
Fire Hose Nozzle
Firefighting Couplings
Fire Hose Accessories & Tools
Smaller fire-hose accessories supplied as line items to complement your hose order. Mix and match into a single shipment to consolidate freight and documentation.
Spanner Wrench
Hand tools to tighten and loosen fire hose couplings. Rocker-lug, Storz, hole-type, double-end variants.
Hydrant Wrench
Adjustable wrenches to open/close fire hydrant valves and remove hydrant caps. Pentagonal pattern fits most hydrants.
Strainer
Strainers and screens that prevent debris from entering the pump during drafting. Floating, low-level, barrel and foot-valve types.
Hose Roller
Spring-loaded or rigid rollers that protect hose from damage when it's dragged over window sills, ledges, or sharp building edges.
Caps & Plugs
Caps fit on male couplings; plugs fit in female couplings. Protect threads from damage and contamination during storage / transport.
Gaskets
Rubber gaskets that seal the connection at each fire-hose coupling. Tail, swivel and Storz gaskets — replacement schedules per NFPA 1962.
Hose Ramp / Bridge
Steel or rubber ramps that allow vehicles to pass over a charged fire hose without damage. Critical at urban incidents and large-scale operations.
Hose Mender / Clamp
Field-applicable hose menders and shut-off clamps. Menders repair short jacket damage; clamps shut off water flow in a charged line without closing the pump.
Hose Holders & Brackets
Mounting brackets and holders for hoses, wrenches, nozzles and accessories on apparatus or station walls.
Fire Hose Spanner Wrench
A fire hose spanner wrench is the standard hand tool used to connect and disconnect fire hose couplings at the coupling lugs. Designed for hose sizes 1" through 6", the spanner provides leverage to tighten threaded couplings to a leak-free seal and to break the seal when disconnecting. Every fire-engine apparatus and standpipe cabinet must have at least one spanner.
Rocker-Lug Spanner Wrench
Single- or double-end spanner fitting 1", 1½" and 2½" rocker-lug couplings. Aluminum or stainless steel. The default tool on most fire apparatus.
Storz Spanner Wrench
Curved-end spanner for connecting and disconnecting Storz couplings on 4" and 5" LDH supply lines. Hooked design engages the Storz lug.
Universal / Catch-All Spanner
Single-tool design fits multiple coupling types — rocker lug, pin lug, Storz. The right choice for a department running multiple coupling types.
Hole-Type Spanner
Spanner with pin or hook designed for pin-lug couplings — common on 2½"–3" hose. Available in single-end and double-end versions.
Forestry Hose Spanner
Lightweight aluminum or AL-MAG alloy spanner for 1" and 1½" forestry hose couplings. Meets USFS Forest Service Specifications. Weighs as little as 3.5 oz.
Res-Q-Rench / Pry-Spanner
Combination tool that functions as a spanner wrench plus pry bar / gas shut-off / window breaker. Standard equipment on many engine companies.
Materials available: aluminum (lightweight), AL-MAG alloy (very lightweight, wildland use), stainless steel (corrosion resistance), Ny-Glass nylon-composite (electrical isolation, high-visibility). Powder-coated red and silver-anodized finishes are standard.
Hydrant Wrench
A hydrant wrench (also called a hydrant key) opens and closes fire hydrant valves and removes hydrant caps. Most municipal hydrants use a pentagonal (5-sided) nut on the operating stem, with a separate pentagonal pattern on the caps. Hydrant wrenches are designed with the corresponding pentagonal socket and a long handle for the leverage needed to break the seal on a long-unused hydrant.
Standard Hydrant Wrench
Fixed pentagonal socket on a long steel or aluminum handle. The classic tool — single fit for one hydrant pattern. Most economical option.
Adjustable Hydrant Wrench
Adjusts to fit multiple hydrant operating-nut and cap sizes. The right choice for departments with mixed hydrant patterns across their response area.
Drop-Forged Steel Hydrant Wrench
Heavy-duty version for stubborn or seized hydrants. Drop-forged steel construction handles maximum torque without bending.
Hydrant + Spanner Combination
Single tool combining hydrant wrench at one end and spanner wrench at the other end. Common on smaller apparatus where tool storage space is limited.
Fire Hose Strainer
A fire hose strainer (also called a suction strainer or screen) attaches to the source end of a hard suction hose during drafting operations. It prevents debris — sticks, leaves, mud, rocks — from being drawn into the fire pump where it would damage impeller blades and compromise pump performance. NFPA 1901 requires every fire engine to carry strainers matched to its hard suction hose.
Floating Strainer
Buoyant strainer designed to float on the water surface during drafting — minimizes silt and sediment intake. The preferred strainer for lake, pond and river drafting where deeper water contains sediment.
Low-Level / Shallow-Water Strainer
Engineered to draft water down to 1-2 inch depth. Critical for departments operating where water sources may have minimal depth (small streams, retention ponds, dry-hydrant cisterns).
Barrel / Drafting-Tank Strainer
Designed for use with portable folding water tanks during tanker-shuttle operations. Sits on the bottom of the dump tank without sucking down debris.
Foot Valve with Strainer
Combination check-valve plus strainer for dry-hydrant connections and below-ground cisterns. Holds water in the suction hose between drafting operations.
Strainers are sized to match the connecting hard suction hose: 2½", 3", 4", 5" or 6" NH/NST threaded.
Hose Roller
A hose roller is a spring-loaded device that protects fire hose from cuts and abrasions when the hose is dragged over a sharp edge — typical examples are window sills, ladder rungs, parapets, and the edges of roofs. Without a hose roller, repeated abrasion at one point can wear through the jacket in minutes and condemn the hose. With a roller, the hose glides over the edge with no damage.
Spring-Loaded Hose Roller
Spring-clip attached to the window sill or building edge; freely rotating roller bar carries the hose. Aluminum body, polyurethane roller. Standard equipment on tower companies and ladder companies.
Deluxe Ladder Roller
Designed to mount on the tip of an aerial ladder or extension ladder. Heavier-duty construction for sustained use during structural firefighting operations.
Caps & Plugs
Fire hose caps and plugs protect coupling threads from damage and contamination during storage, transport, and between uses. Caps fit over the male coupling threads; plugs fit inside the female coupling. Available with chain attachments to prevent loss.
Rocker-Lug Cap
Threaded cap with rocker lugs matching the spanner-wrench socket. Aluminum or brass. Sizes 1½" through 6" NH/NST/NPSH.
Rocker-Lug Plug
Threaded plug for female couplings. Same rocker-lug pattern as caps. Threaded male section seals against the female coupling gasket.
Storz Blank Cap
Quarter-turn Storz blank cap for 4" and 5" LDH couplings. Locks onto the male Storz lug for storage / shipping.
FDC Cap / Breakable Cap
Cap for Fire Department Connection (FDC) inlets on buildings. Breakable plastic or chained metal — prevents debris ingress while remaining easily removed by responding firefighters.
Gaskets
Gaskets are the rubber rings that create the seal at every fire-hose coupling. They are wear items — NFPA 1962 inspections frequently identify worn or missing gaskets as the cause of coupling leaks. Replacement gaskets are inexpensive and easy to swap out, but the specific gasket profile depends on the coupling type.
Swivel Gasket
The gasket inside the female coupling that seals against the male coupling. Round-profile, fits in a groove in the swivel face. The most commonly replaced fire-hose gasket.
Tail Gasket
Gasket between the coupling bowl and the hose tube — internal sealing element installed when couplings are attached to hose. Replaced only during re-coupling.
Storz Gasket
Larger-profile gasket sized for 4" and 5" Storz couplings. The single-source point of failure on most Storz connections — keep replacements stocked.
EPDM vs Nitrile Gaskets
EPDM gaskets are standard for water service — best ozone and weather resistance. Nitrile (NBR) gaskets are used where oil or fuel contamination is possible — refineries, mining, marine fuel-supply lines.
Hose Ramp / Bridge
A hose ramp (also called a hose bridge) allows vehicles to drive over a charged fire hose without damaging the hose or losing supply pressure. Critical at urban fires where supply lines cross streets that cannot be closed to traffic.
4-Channel Hose Ramp
Carries up to four 5" LDH supply lines or eight 2½" attack lines. Vehicle traffic passes over the top without contact. Recycled-rubber or molded-polymer construction.
2-Channel Hose Ramp
Smaller / lighter ramp for two lines maximum. Easier to transport on the apparatus. Most common for small departments and rapid deployment.
Steel Apparatus Hose Ramp
Heavy steel ramp engineered for heavy-vehicle traffic — fire apparatus, tankers, semi-trucks. Used at large-scale industrial firefighting operations.
Recycled-Rubber Hose Ramp
Made from recycled tire rubber. Lightweight, durable, environmentally friendly. The cost-effective choice for departments needing multiple ramps on hand.
Hose Mender & Hose Clamp
A hose mender is a field-applicable splice that repairs a section of jacket-damaged hose, allowing the hose to be returned to service without a complete re-coupling. A hose clamp is a mechanical shut-off device that stops water flow in a charged line by squeezing the hose closed.
Single-Jacket Hose Mender
Cutaway mender for 1½" or 2½" single-jacket hose. Two collar sections clamp over the cut hose ends; inner sleeve restores the waterway.
After installation, hose must be re-tested per NFPA 1962 Section 7.1.11.
Double-Jacket Hose Mender
Heavier-construction mender for 1¾", 2", 2½" double-jacket attack hose. Similar two-collar design with reinforced clamping.
Hebert Hose Clamp
The fire-service standard hose clamp. Lever-action mechanism squeezes the hose closed, stopping water flow without closing the pump. Used to swap hose lengths or nozzles on an active line.
Forestry Hose Clamp
Smaller, lighter clamp for 1" and 1½" forestry hose. Designed to fit on a wildland firefighter's utility belt.
Hose Holders, Brackets & Storage
Mounting hardware that organizes fire hose accessories on the apparatus or station wall — critical for fast deployment under emergency conditions.
Spanner Wrench Holder
Spring-loaded holder for 1 or 2 spanner wrenches. Mounts to apparatus body or hose-bed side. Steel construction with stainless springs for long service life.
Hydrant + Spanner Combo Holder
Holds 1 hydrant wrench and 2 spanner wrenches in a single bracket. Standard fitment on most U.S. fire apparatus. Stainless steel springs and pin bearings.
Wall-Mount Hose Rack
Rack for storing fire hose flat-folded or accordion-loaded in fire stations. Available in steel powder-coated finish or stainless steel.
Hydrant Tool Bag
Cordura-fabric carry bag designed to hold all the equipment needed for a hydrant hookup — hydrant wrench, spanner, gate-valve cap, hose. Lives on the engine bumper.
Nozzle & Tool Wall Bracket
Brackets for displaying or storing fire nozzles, gauges, adapters and small tools in a fire station or training facility.
Fire Hose Rack & Coil Holder
Wall-mount rack for storing coiled hose or for displaying a hose station in lobby or corridor installations.
Why Source Accessories from CA-FIRE
- Single-source supply. Order hose plus all accessories from one supplier — consolidated freight, single point-of-contact, matching warranty across all components.
- Compatible sizing. Accessories sized to match CA-FIRE hose products. Spanner wrenches fit our couplings; strainers thread onto our suction hose; menders match our jacket constructions.
- Pre-tested combinations. Coupling + hose + gasket combinations are pre-tested at the factory. Reduces field troubleshooting and ensures a leak-free seal on first deployment.
- Bulk freight savings. Combining small accessories with a hose order in the same container significantly reduces unit freight cost vs single-item shipments.
- OEM & private label. Accessories available with your company branding. Spanner wrenches, hose racks and hydrant tool bags are popular OEM items.
- Standards-compliant materials. NFPA / EN / UL / FM compliant materials throughout. Documentation supplied with every shipment for AHJ inspection.
Fire Hose Accessories FAQ
What accessories do I need with a fire hose order?
The minimum supporting accessories for a fire hose installation depend on the application:
• Cabinet / occupant-use hose: a cabinet, a nozzle, a hose rack inside the cabinet, and the matching couplings.
• Fire-engine apparatus: a fog or smooth-bore nozzle, a spanner wrench (or two), a hydrant wrench, a foot valve and strainer for the suction hose, hose menders, and storage brackets.
• Marine fire-protection installation: SOLAS-approved hose, marine-grade couplings (Storz / BS 336 / NH per flag), spanner wrenches, fire-box cabinet.
• Industrial / wash-down: hose, couplings (Camlock for industrial), spanner wrench, possibly a foot valve and strainer if drafting.
CA-FIRE quotes the full schedule from a single order — let us know your application and we'll specify the complete accessory list.
What size spanner wrench do I need?
Spanner wrenches are sized to fit the rocker lugs on your fire-hose couplings. The dominant sizes are:
• 1" / 1½" spanner: forestry and small attack hose
• 1½" / 2½" double-end spanner: covers most U.S. brigade attack and supply hose
• 2½" / 4" or 2½" / 5" spanner: bigger supply hose
• Storz spanner: required for 4" and 5" Storz LDH couplings — the Storz lug needs a curved-end spanner, not a standard rocker-lug spanner
For mixed-fleet departments, a universal or catch-all spanner combines several patterns into one tool. Wildland fire crews use lightweight AL-MAG forestry spanners that weigh just 3.5 oz.
How often should fire hose gaskets be replaced?
Coupling gaskets are inspected at each annual service test per NFPA 1962. Replacement is required when gaskets show any of these conditions:
• Visible cracking, tearing or missing material
• Hardening, brittleness or loss of elasticity
• Chemical swelling or softening
• Coupling leakage that persists after re-tightening
In practice, gaskets typically last 3–10 years depending on use intensity, UV exposure and chemical contact. Wildland and offshore hose may need gasket replacement more frequently due to UV and salt exposure. Keep a supply of replacement gaskets in your maintenance kit — they're inexpensive and easy to swap out.
What is the difference between a hose roller and a hose ramp?
A hose roller protects the hose from edge abrasion — sharp building edges, window sills, parapets, ladder tips. The roller's rotating bar lets the hose move over the edge with no scrubbing damage. Mounted on the edge / sill, not on the hose.
A hose ramp (hose bridge) protects the hose from vehicle traffic — cars, trucks, fire apparatus driving over a hose laid across a road. The ramp creates a tunnel that the hose runs through, with the vehicle's wheels rolling on the ramp surface above. Laid on the ground over the hose.
Both are essential at structural-fire operations — rollers at building edges where supply lines climb to upper floors; ramps where supply lines cross roads.
Can a damaged fire hose be repaired with a mender?
Yes, in some cases. A hose mender can repair a hose with localized jacket damage (cuts, abrasions, small punctures) by splicing in a new section of the same jacket type. After installing the mender, the hose must be service tested per NFPA 1962 Section 7.1.11 before being returned to service.
Menders cannot repair: liner delamination (Section 4.5.3.2 immediate condemnation), chemical damage that has penetrated the jacket, heat / burn damage to the reinforcement fibers, or hose that has failed a service pressure test. In those cases the hose must be condemned.
Many departments replace older hose entirely rather than mender-repair, since the cost differential is small and a new hose has full service life remaining.
Does CA-FIRE supply Storz adapter products?
Yes. Storz adapters (Storz-to-NH, Storz-to-NPSH, Storz-to-BS 336, Storz-to-GOST) are supplied via our Firefighting Couplings page along with the full coupling product line. Caps, plugs, blanks, double-male and double-female adapters are also available. Visit the Couplings page for the complete product list and request a quote.
What is a hydrant tool bag and what should it contain?
A hydrant tool bag is the Cordura-fabric carry bag containing all the tools needed to make a hydrant connection — typically stored on the rear bumper or pump panel of the fire engine. Contents usually include:
• 1 hydrant wrench (or combination hydrant + spanner)
• 1–2 spanner wrenches
• A hydrant gate valve with cap
• Storz-to-NH adapter if used
• Hydrant flow gauge (optional)
• Hydrant cap chain or pull-pin tool
Standardizing the contents across all engines in a department means any firefighter on any apparatus has the same tools where expected, in the same bag location.
How do I order fire hose accessories along with my hose order?
Email sales@ca-fire.com or WhatsApp +86 181-5036-2095 with your complete schedule. We can quote and ship hose + accessories + couplings + nozzles + cabinets together in a consolidated order — single freight, single delivery, single documentation package.
For accessories, useful information to include: (1) item name and quantity, (2) for spanners — the coupling sizes you have, (3) for strainers — the suction hose diameter, (4) for menders — the hose construction type and ID, (5) material preference (aluminum / steel / stainless / Ny-Glass), (6) any branding requirement. We respond within one business day.