When you see a bowling pin, you probably think about strikes and spares. But for firefighters back in the day, that same pin sometimes rode along on the fire engine—used as a tool by engineers to loosen hydrant caps and snug down hose couplings.

In this episode of Beyond the Nozzle, we’re talking about:

• Why bowling pins ended up on fire trucks 🚒

• How engineers used them to tap hydrant steamer caps and hose couplings

• Why the design of the pin actually made sense as a tool

• How this piece of forgotten firefighter history connects back to fire safety today

And here’s your fire safety tip: keep three feet clear around your hydrants. Engineers don’t carry bowling pins anymore, but quick access to water still saves time—and time saves lives.

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