Bloomfield Fire Department Tests 3+ Miles of Hose
Photo by Bloomfield Center Fire DepartmentEach hose section filled and pressurized to ensure reliability.
Photo by Bloomfield Center Fire DepartmentColor-coded hoses stretched for testing at the training facility.
Photo by Bloomfield Center Fire DepartmentThousands of feet of hose laid out for inspection and pressurization.
Photo by Bloomfield Center Fire DepartmentBloomfield Tower 2 staged for annual hose testing.
August 22, 2025 — The Bloomfield Center Fire Department recently tested 17,180 feet of fire hose — more than three miles — to ensure equipment is ready when it’s needed most.
During the process, every section of hose was rolled out, filled, and pressurized to check for leaks, weak spots, and to confirm strong, steady water flow.
“Hose testing is one of those behind-the-scenes tasks that keeps our firefighters — and our community — safe,” the department said. “When seconds count, we can’t risk equipment failure.”
Bloomfield Fire also used the announcement to encourage community members to consider joining the department:
“We’re always looking for new volunteers to step up, train with us, and make a difference in Bloomfield.”
More information about volunteering is available at bloomfieldctfd.com/membership.
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