Water Supply
Firefighters from six departments used over 100,000 gallons of water to fight a structure fire outside of Montgomery
From its wooden beginnings to modern ‘smart’ systems, the fire hydrant is a storied icon that represents the evolution of the fire service
The Lancaster Township Fire Department stated that a tanker task force was dispatched as a precaution due to known low water pressure
Here’s a look at seven tank options and which applications they best fit
Only five states are tracking the chemicals used in the foam and spilled from other sources through ongoing water monitoring
The device will be installed on some hydrants and will periodically release water to help flush the city’s water system
The rural department is working to install six water tanks to be prepared when a wildfire breaks out away from fire hydrants
Not being able to identify when pressure from the pump is too great or too little is a threat to fireground safety and effectiveness
Learn about WATERAX’s tradition of inventing innovative wildland firefighting pumps and how it made a teenager fall in love with firefighting and the company – all the way to the vice president’s office.
Firefighters in Nova Scotia were perplexed when their dry hydrant become clogged; when they opened it up the hydrant was clogged with some sort of catfish
In addition to making water go further, CAFS may reduce firefighters’ exposure to cancer-causing chemicals
This semi-pulled pumper system designed by a naval engineer redefined “big water”
Whether using hydrants or tank dumps, pre-incident planning is critical to making sure there’s enough water for any fire
The water association said the locks were put on hydrants, because they were suspicions of water theft this past summer
A nozzle is one component in a water-delivery system; know the system and how each nozzle’s attributes fit into it
Being a good apparatus operator starts in the station, extends to the street and carries over to the fireground
Better understanding what mounted deck guns are and when and how to use them enhances your fire attack capabilities
Utility officials said the locks were to prevent water theft; the city said they were a safety hazard and could impede firefighting efforts
Repurposing rigs for fire-service duty can be a great cost savings, but they require great care to make sure they are safe for firefighting
At triple the capacity of its former tender, the new rig will haul water across the 780-square-mile jurisdiction
Fire officials said they weren’t notified about the pending action and never given a chance to discuss firefighting operations
The hydrants are not capable of supplying firefighting needs, so the water district has put them on lockdown
Pinching the supply line can spell serious trouble for an interior attack crew; here are ways to keep those lines kink-free
These unwieldy beasts make up a large percentage of apparatus crashes; follow these sound safety procedures to tame that beast and keep firefighters safe
The truck will help increase efficiency in fighting fires for their spread out region
Frozen hydrants delayed the fire attack, there were no injuries reported
The hydrant broke from its pipe and flew 10 feet; one firefighter suffered a minor knee injury
Like Goldilocks looking for just the right fit, it is critical for firefighter safety and effectiveness to have the right pump pressure at the hand line
Fuel load, access, water supply and wind were some of the major challenges facing firefighters
Drafting from static water supplies is a different animal than pulling water from a municipal source; here’s how to get the most from your rig
When more than one structure is burning water supply and water management become critical components of the fire attack
The fire had been burning for nearly a week and the creek is the closest water-supply source