About
WHO WE ARE
The Nation's Premier Fire Hose & Ground Ladder Testing Company
US Fire Services is the nation's premier fire hose and ground ladder testing company. We take immense pride in supporting our communities’ fire departments. It is our mission to make sure your firefighters have the safest equipment available.
US Fire Services testing crews are professionally trained in all aspects of NFPA testing and inspections of the firefighting equipment we service - many are firefighters themselves, with combined, over one hundred years of experience.
6.6 Million Feet Of Fire Hose Tested and over 600 Customers In 2023
We provide services in these states:
DE, IN, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH & PA
FAQs
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Yes. We ask that a customer representative is on site and available to move the apparatuses.
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Our service includes fire hose testing, ground ladder testing, pump testing, nozzle testing, appliance testing, system testing, aerial testing, hydrant testing, SCBA testing, weigh servicing, and fit testing.
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NFPA 4.1.3: Hose shall be service tested in accordance with Section 4.8 the latter of 1 year after its date of manufacture or before it is placed in service for the first time.
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Leaks at the couplings, pinholes, and excessive sweating from the hose jacket are the most common reasons we see hose fail.
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Roof hook failures and dented or bent rungs are the most common reasons ground ladders fail.
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On Average, our crew can handle up to 17,000 feet in one day. Testing duration is dependent on testing site, water source, apparatus availability, and weather conditions.
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Summary reports are sent out as soon as payment is received. However, we understand that reports may be needed before remittance, we work with customers on a case-by-case basis to make sure all their needs are met.
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NFPA Hose Guidelines: https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/1/9/6/1962?l=69
NFPA Ground Ladder Guidelines: https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/1/9/3/1932?l=315
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Our team is constantly monitoring the weather. Our goal is to get you tested on your scheduled test day. As soon as we are confident there is a weather-related concern, we will work with the department’s point of contact to find a rescheduling date that works for both parties.
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If an apparatus is out of service, we ask that you let us know at least 2 business days ahead of time and we would prefer to reschedule to a date and time when all apparatuses will be available for testing. Should we need to return to a customer location to test an apparatus that was previously out of service during initial testing, a fee may apply.