Water Supply
Firefighters from several departments faced limited access and water supply, as well as collapses on the fireground in Chelsea
The often-overlooked and underutilized tool offers powerful support when managing large blazes
An estimated 2 million gallons of water was used to extinguish the fire in Sterling
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
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