Problems with hose or other firefighting equipment (7)
I believe the answer is:
ladders
'problems' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ladders that I've seen before include "Stocking snags" , "Climbing aids" , "Hose runners" , "they help people to get up" , "Sets of steps" .)