"Always Ready" Indoor Fire Hose

Always Ready Indoor Fire Hose SECURITY/SAFETY Fire John Humeniuk set up a simple indoor fire hose that gives him and his family peace of mind “The local fire hall is only a short distance from my house but after 20 years on the volunteer fire department I know how important it is to control a fire quickly ” says Humeniuk “Fire spreads fast I’ve seen too many people cry as their house burned because they weren’t able to put out the fire when it started ” Humeniuk notes that some people will coil up a hose in the furnace or laundry room but that’s often where fires start so you may not be able to get to it A fire extinguisher is often placed under the stove or under a nearby sink All are likely flash points for fires and may be impossible to get to by the time a fire is discovered Humeniuk realized a hose needed to be easy to grab and ready to go When he built his house 35 years ago he hooked up a 75-ft water line in a cabinet by the back entry He hung a dry chemical fire extinguisher alongside “It’s only a 1/2-in hose but it can reach every room in the house I used it once on a fire in the peak of the garage ” Humeniuk hangs his keys on hooks inside the cabinet door ensuring that it gets at least a cursory inspection nearly every day “You need to service a fire extinguisher at least once a year ” advises Humeniuk “Tip them upside down cradle in one arm and pound on the barrel with a rubber mallet to loosen up the chemicals Check the pressure gauge on a regular basis as well and replace or refill it ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup John Humeniuk 303 4th Ave S E Baudette Minn 56623 ph 218 634-2042; jhbuttercup@centurytel net

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