Water Supply
Los Angeles and Los Angeles County fire chiefs said they do not have the staffing and are stretched to their maximum limits battling the devastating wildfires
Videos highlight how some fire departments are thinking outside the box to make training both educational and fun
Mutual aid companies worked in the snow to supply water to an apartment fire in Geneva Township
Kenneth Bennett, 15, took action when he noticed the firefighters battling the blaze at his house had an empty cooler
A tanker had to shuttle water from another hydrant back to the scene
Getting water to the fire is critical; here are steps to take, and avoid, to properly feed your pumper
Officials said only a special tool, which only firefighters or public works personnel have, can be used to open hydrants
An official contended that the Air Force didn’t know its firefighting foam was harmful until this year
Officials want citizens to report if they see anyone who fiddles with hydrants who isn’t a firefighter or a company worker
It’s common for firefighters to grab a small hand line in the face of a raging fire; here’s why
The firefighters were injured when a charged 5-inch supply line ruptured, causing the hose to move out of control and strike them
A compromised supply line is a compromised fire attack; this simple tool can keep the water flowing
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
