![]() Upcoming Events for 2023 - 05.23.23
Upcoming Events for 2023! June 9-11, 2023 - Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association Smoky Mountain Weekend July 23, 2023 - TEEX Texas Annual School Vendor Shows August 9-12, 2023 - West Virginia State Firemen's Association Convention September 25-29, 2023 - Firehouse Expo (Columbus,... Read More |
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![]() Water Supply Tactics - 04.25.23
It is always important to Pre-Plan, Run Drills, and Work Together within the Department and with Mutual Departments but when a large exposure is in a non-hydrant area, it is critically important.
This Drill was well planned and executed by TAC of the Ohio Fire Chief's Association led by Jim Delman. Maps were presented, a command post and several dump sites... Read More |
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![]() Dump Site 1 & 2 - 04.25.23
A pumper and aerial simulate applying water to the fire. Water is supplied by tankers dumping into 5 drop tanks.
Water supply officers directing which tank to dump into. Also directing effecient tankers based on side/rear dump valves and/or vacuum, Read More |
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![]() Vacuum Load Site - 04.25.23
Although vacuum units could have loaded through their own 6" suction hoses, in order to "work within the present system" (or "fit in") 4 portable pumps (250gpm each) transfered water from the lake into several drop tanks Read More |
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![]() Shallow Water - 11.02.22
When the static water is low and cluttered with leaves, do you drive past to better water sources even if it means driving a further distance? With a properly equipped vacuum unit, this source can be used not only because it drafts by vacuum where air leaks are not a problem but the strainer can handle low water as well as floating in high water. The strainer is also designed to eliminate... Read More |
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Upgrade - 10.17.22
2022 Upgrade IH 7400 with 3500 gallon vacuum tank delivered July 2015 Changed rear ratio on chassis to improve... Read More |
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![]() Training is Essential - 07.19.22
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