Water Supply
Kennet Engine 24’s officer found a nonverbal teen with autism in a second-floor bedroom while firefighters advanced a hoseline
Investigators have not found evidence of criminal intent, though the judge reportedly received threats before the blaze
Over 100 firefighters from 25 departments battled a large blaze at Daybreak Foods’ Clearfield facility
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
The firefighters said they were told they couldn’t come back after the fire to settle the tab
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.
