Water Supply
The hot weather, limited water supply and a large amount of roofing materials inside the building hampered Cleveland firefighters
Firefighters responded to a deep sub-basement fire nearly 200 feet below street level at Grand Central Madison in Manhattan, where crews battled heavy smoke and flames with zero visibility
Firefighters faced initial water access issues as a fast-moving fire torched 40 decommissioned buses at a SEPTA
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
Rural and urban departments alike must understand the physics of lifting the water, pump operations and other drafting details
Getting the hose off the truck and ready for water is key to a quick knockdown; here are five variations worth a close look
Knowing how to use and care for large-diameter hose is critical for effective fireground operations
The fire triangle’s three sides illustrate the three elements of fire: heat, fuel and oxidization
There were more fatalities in tanker/tenders than in pumpers and aerial apparatus combined in a 12-year period