... NFPA 1961 Standard on Fire Hose1997 EditionNational Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, PO Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101An International Codes and Standards OrganizationCopyright ... friction loss characteristics of fire hoses are notincluded in this standard but are an important considerationin the selection of hose. Friction loss varies considerablydepending on the construction ... to the standard. This 1997 edition is a reconfirmation of the text of the 1992 edition.1961–2 FIRE HOSE1997 EditionTechnical Committee on Fire HoseJohn W. Stacey, Chair Bellevue Fire Dept.,...