A universal hose clamp (1) is described, which comprises a universal hose locating mechanism (2), a hose coupling (4) for connecting a hose to the hose clamp (1), and a securing means for securing said locating mechanism to a support structure. The universal hose clamp (1) may be employed to secure a hose to an existing support structure (22) or to a portable independent frame (23). It is designed to be adaptable for use with a range of hose diameters and as such the universal hose clamp (1) can be employed in a wide range of emergency situations. When deployed the universal hose clamp (1) provides a means for rotating the hose coupling (4) in any direction and thereafter the hose coupling (4) can be locked in that position. Therefore, with the aid of the universal hose clamp (1) only one operator is required to control a hose device in an emergency situation.