The Gripper Hose System with Seatbelt Buckles is a firefighter-designed hose carrying system that makes transporting and deploying attack hose faster, safer, and more efficient. Engineered for fireground operations, this upgraded version replaces traditional metal cam buckles with automotive-style seatbelt buckles, allowing firefighters to quickly release the hose bundle even while wearing structural firefighting gloves.
The system features three heavy-duty seatbelt webbing straps, each measuring 2" wide and 42" long with a 2,400-pound strength rating, securely attached to a semi-rigid cross strap and a padded shoulder strap. This design distributes the weight of the hose evenly across the body for improved comfort and balance while carrying. The automotive seatbelt buckles provide dependable retention during transport while allowing rapid release when deployment is needed.
Designed to carry more hose than the average firefighter can comfortably manage, the Gripper Hose System is shown with 150 feet of 1¾" fire hose and offers generous adjustability to accommodate a variety of hose loads. Rugged construction, firefighter-friendly operation, and quick-release performance make this hose carrying system an excellent choice for attack line deployment, high-rise operations, and rapid response situations.
Features
• Upgraded with automotive seatbelt buckles for fast, reliable release
• Quick-release buckles can be operated while wearing firefighting gloves
• Three heavy-duty 2" seatbelt webbing straps rated to 2,400 lbs. each
• Semi-rigid cross strap provides added structure and stability
• Padded shoulder strap improves carrying comfort and weight distribution
• Designed to carry larger hose bundles with ease
• Adjustable straps accommodate a wide range of hose bundle sizes
• Ideal for rapid hose deployment and transport during fireground operations
• Durable construction built for demanding fire service use
Specifications
• Manufacturer: R & B Fabrication
• Product Type: Fire Hose Carrying System
• Model: Gripper Hose System with Seatbelt Buckles
• Model Number: GRP-57-SB
• Strap Construction: Three 2" Seatbelt Webbing Straps with Semi-Rigid Cross Strap
• Webbing Strength: 2,400 lbs. per Strap
• Strap Length: 42"
• Overall Length: 27"
• Adjustable Strap Circumference: 14"–44"
• Buckle Type: Automotive Seatbelt Buckles
• Shoulder Strap: Padded
• Hose Capacity: Shown with 150 ft. of 1¾" Fire Hose
• Weight: 30 oz.
• Applications: Fire Service, Hose Deployment, High-Rise Operations, Preconnected Hose Packs, Fireground Equipment Transport
