Water Supply
The Potter Valley Fire Department hosted water supply training with six other departments using water from ponds
The run on buying and installing private hydrants comes after the news of water supply problems during the Palisades Fire
Firefighters from several counties faced extreme cold while fighting a fire in Ovid that destroyed six businesses
The valve for the hydrants at the complex had been shut off, preventing crews from using any of the property’s hydrants
Permanently discontinuing water use would effectively shut down the facility, a known point source for PFOS and PFAS contamination stemming from the use of firefighting foams
Fire erupts at new Florida warehouse not yet preplanned by fire department
Rural fire departments routinely make contact with homeowners who have water sources on their land to see if an agreement can be set up in advance for access
The system check showed that the church has done all it can do to protect itself from a fire similar to the one that tore through Notre Dame Cathedral
Water officials say they believe the extreme heat of the firestorm created a “toxic cocktail” of gases in burning homes that got sucked into the water pipes when the system depressurized
Fire Chief Jean-Claude Gallet said that the structure of the cathedral had been “saved and preserved overall” and its bell towers were safe
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Water issues force city officials to consider adding additional fire hydrants
The customizable pump can accommodate up to four Holmato rescue tools simultaneously without using gas engines, diesel engines or electric motors
By default, many firefighters are prone to pulling a smaller fire hose line, but sometimes a larger diameter is necessary
Anaheim Fire & Rescue posted photos of a fire hose going through the broken windows of a car and urged the public to be aware of fire hydrants
Fire foam, advances in fire pump systems combat lightweight construction fire speed and contaminate hazards
Moores Mill Fire Department Capt. Zachary Taylor said the first car got stuck on top of the hose, and the second slid over it
Baltimore County Fire Department spokesperson Tim Rostkowski said it was the first time in his career he had heard of two fire hydrants simultaneously freezing up
Extreme weather, natural disasters and line breaks can damage fire hydrants and limit water supply
Releasing air from the nozzle prior to entry ensures firefighter safety by providing adequate flow and pressure
Incident preplanning, water supply knowledge and mutual aid agreements were key to success in abandoned factory fire at the top of a mountain in Cumberland, Md.
Hamilton Township Professional Firefighters posted a photo on Facebook reminding the public that it is illegal to park in front of a fire hydrant
The Remotely Activated Snorkel Site uses robot-controlled valves to tap into an area’s municipal water system, allowing quick access for snorkel helicopters
Elgin fire Chief David Schmidt said that firefighters at the scene were without water for 77 seconds while trying to extinguish the blaze
The fire department and Public Utilities Commission have picked a design for a water supply system that can supply firefighters with large amounts of water
The firefighter became unconscious for five minutes after Karissa Morder’s vehicle dragged the fire hose and knocked him to the ground
New technology, equipment and systems – from fire suppression, to the cloud, to drones – are impacting fire service delivery capabilities
Out of 2,200 fire hydrants in Niagara Falls, 152 of them did not work, some of which were out of service for years
The fire engine that responded to a broken water main call ended up sliding through the pavement and getting stuck
The Indianapolis Fire Department shared a clip of two vehicles driving over a water supply hose, causing it to burst
Use task books to document, evaluate and improve apparatus driver training and operational skills
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