fireworks

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A swift-water rescue team deployed a helicopter, lowered inflated firehoses and positioned an aerial ladder to allow responders to secure the man and bring him to safety before transporting him to a hospital for evaluation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

There was also much damage from falling wood and masonry, and from water from firehoses.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024

When many Americans think about Jim Crow, they summon up these images of firehoses and dogs and racist signs about bathrooms and water fountains.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2022

Drones can spot forest fires, find people behind flames, and pull firehoses up beyond the tallest ladders.

From Slate • Jul. 30, 2022

Forest Service’s hoses, obtain needed supplies to produce and ship 415 miles of firehoses.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2021