Fire Hose

Where We Got These Hoses From

These used fire hoses were originally built for firefighting or high demand industrial water use, then pulled out of service once the original owner no longer needed them in active rotation. Most of the time, that happens because of routine equipment turnover, department upgrades, standardized replacement cycles, or a change in job requirements, not because the hose suddenly became useless.

We source used fire hoses from a mix of places, including municipal fire departments, industrial facilities, training programs, and warehouse cleanouts. You’ll also see hoses come in from project closeouts, decommissions, and safety equipment refreshes where perfectly usable material gets sidelined for storage space or compliance reasons.

Because these hoses were made to handle pressure, abrasion, and rough handling, they often still have a lot of life left for non emergency use. That’s the sweet spot for this category. You’re getting rugged material that can be repurposed for things like water transfer, dust control, irrigation setups, shop and jobsite use, and plenty of creative DIY projects.

Types of Fire Hoses We Typically Have

Most used fire hoses fall into a few common categories based on how they were originally built and where they were used. What shows up can change from week to week, but these are the types you’ll see most often in surplus and reclaimed inventory.

Single jacket fire hose

Single jacket hoses have one woven outer layer wrapped around a rubber or synthetic liner. They’re lighter and easier to handle than heavier options, which makes them popular for lower pressure water transfer, washdown use, and light industrial setups. In the surplus world, these often come from smaller departments, training use, or backup lines that didn’t see constant deployment.

Double jacket fire hose

Double jacket hoses add a second woven outer layer for extra protection. That added reinforcement gives them better abrasion resistance and longer overall life. Used double jacket fire hoses are a common pick for industrial yards, construction sites, agriculture, and jobs where the hose might get dragged across rough ground or concrete.

Large diameter fire hose

Large diameter fire hose, often called LDH, is built to move a lot of water fast. These hoses usually come from municipal fire departments and industrial facilities that needed high volume flow. Even when they’re retired from emergency service, they’re still useful for bulk water transfer, irrigation systems, dust control, and other high capacity applications.

Industrial and specialty fire hose

You’ll also see fire hoses that were originally used in industrial plants, refineries, or training facilities. These can vary in diameter, lining material, and jacket construction depending on the environment they were designed for. Some may show cosmetic wear while still being structurally solid and ready for a second life.

Because this is surplus material, sizes, lengths, and conditions can vary. That flexibility is part of the appeal. If you’re open to working with what’s available, used fire hoses offer a lot of strength and versatility at a lower cost than buying new.

Common Uses For Used Fire Hoses

Used fire hoses are popular because they’re tough, flexible, and built to handle abuse. Once they’re retired from emergency service, they still work well in a wide range of practical and creative applications.

In industrial and commercial settings, used fire hoses are often reused for water transfer, washdown lines, dust control, and temporary fluid routing. Their abrasion resistant jackets make them a solid option for job sites, yards, and facilities where standard hoses wear out quickly.

Agriculture is another common use. Farmers and land managers use surplus fire hose for irrigation runs, water supply lines, and pond or tank transfers. The larger diameters are especially useful when moving high volumes of water over longer distances without constant pressure loss.

DIY home improvement and creative projects are a big reason these hoses stay in demand. Homeowners and makers cut them down for garden hoses, rainwater management, and drainage projects. Others repurpose sections for protective wraps, garage and shop bumpers, or outdoor barriers. The durability and texture also make them popular for furniture accents, wall coverings, stair treads, and other upcycling projects where strength and a worn industrial look are part of the appeal.

Because used fire hoses aren’t intended for active firefighting, they’re best suited for non emergency use where reliability and toughness matter more than certification. That flexibility is what makes them such a practical second life material.

Sell Us Your Retired Fire Hoses

If you’ve got retired fire hoses taking up space, we’ll help you move them out and get them into a second life use. We buy surplus and used fire hose from fire departments, industrial facilities, contractors, training programs, and anyone dealing with a cleanout, upgrade, or decommission.

We’re interested in a wide range of hose types and sizes, including single jacket, double jacket, and large diameter fire hose. Condition can vary. Some buyers want cleaner hose for water handling, others want worn hose for fabrication and DIY projects, so don’t assume it’s worthless just because it’s been pulled from service.

To make the process easy, it helps if you can share a few basics via our online form: approximate lengths, diameters, quantities, and a couple quick photos of the couplings and overall condition. If it’s already palletized or bundled, even better. If not, we can still usually work with it.

If you’re not sure if what you have is a fit, send it over anyway. We deal in second life industrial materials every day, and we’re pretty good at finding the right next home for it.