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Crusader Hose Responds to Bushfire Crisis with Urgent Support and Local Manufacturing Strength 

Crusader Hose Steps Up During Bushfire Crisis

Power Profile

Overview:

When bushfires ravaged Australia in early 2021, demand for firefighting hoses soared. Crusader Hose responded with rapid production, running looms 18 hours a day and delivering custom-fitted, pressure-tested hoses within 2–3 days.

Customer:

CFA 

Location:

Australia

Industry:

Firefighting

Application:

Emergency Response

CFA 

Challenge:

During the catastrophic bushfires of January and February 2021, demand for firefighting equipment skyrocketed, leaving many suppliers unable to meet urgent needs. Rural communities and property owners required immediate access to high-pressure hoses to protect lives and assets.

Solution:

Crusader Hose mobilised quickly to address the crisis. As a trusted supplier to the CFA and leading fire safety companies such as Wormald and Chubb, Crusader Hose leveraged its local manufacturing capabilities and well-stocked warehouse to fulfil emergency orders.

  • Production Ramp-Up: Weaving looms operated 18 hours a day—including Saturdays—to produce high-pressure hose jackets.
  • Custom Assembly: Each hose was fitted with couplings (commonly 25 mm & 38 mm BSP threaded or Storz type) and tested for reliability under extreme conditions.
  • Rapid Delivery: Orders were dispatched within 2–3 days, ensuring communities received critical equipment when it mattered most.

Results:

  • Swift Response: Emergency orders fulfilled within days, reducing risk for rural properties.
  • Customer Relief: Positive feedback from property owners and supply stores for fast turnaround.
  • Enhanced Capacity: Investment in additional weaving looms from Norway to boost future production.

Innovation

Crusader Hose introduced a lightweight polyurethane lining, reducing hose weight by 1.1 kg for easier handling by firefighters—a significant improvement for frontline operations.

Impact

This rapid response underscores Crusader Hose’s commitment to local manufacturing, reliability, and readiness—providing dependable equipment when every moment counts.

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