Does anyone have any information on "Santa Rosa" firehose nozzles?

Question

I found it while digging around in the back of an equipment storage area along time ago and its been floating around my house as a knick-knack ever since.

The words "Santa Rosa" are etched on it in relief along with some roses that protrude outwards. From measurements, I'm guessing that it would've fit a 2" diameter hose. It looks fairly old, definitely not modern manufacture. Its not brass, but made from either some kind of iron, cast iron or soft steel.

Google and "Ask" haven't been able to offer me a decent clue. And I checked with the Santa Rosa, CA FD; they didn't have any ideas either.

Anyone here have any clues or ideads about this item? Or where I might go to find more detailed information out about it?

I'm wondering if it might be a collector's item, an antique or something.

Any and all information gratefully received.

Answer 1

I hate the guy above me...I hope you reported him, too.

Santa Rosa is a company that makes various fire related equipment, and they have been in business since 1954.
You can read more about the company here:
http://www.diamondcertified.org/marinsantarosafire.html

You said you already did a search, so you have probably seen this forum:
http://forums.firehouse.com/showthread.php?t=30850

Maybe an earlier version of this one:
http://www.darinmurphy.com/images/fire/Gil/Image61.gif

I doubt it would really be valuable, unless you found a person who was an old fire equipment collector. It was probably made in the 60s.

Answer 2

Old Fire Nozzles