Drafting from the lake. Hands on instruction in the use of the vacuum system. 1. Quick couple required sections of hose with strainer to reach water source. 2. From control in cab, set vacuum pump to "vacuum". 3. From control in cab, open appropriate water valve. 4.Watch water load at 1000-1500 GPM. Draft not affected by air leak, debris or cold weather.
Western Holmes Fire District, Lakeville Station trying out their newly delivered truck. Drafting from the lake with the vacuum system, discharging with the fire pump.
The Dewittville New York VFD located on the east shore of Lake Chautauqua has a lot of water but no pressure hydrant system. A Firovac enables them to quickly and efficiently tap into the surrounding water with ease. The 3000 gallon system on an FL 112 conventional chassis has three 6" air operated water valves providing large capacity flow rates in drafting or discharging water. It also has 72+ cubic feet of compartment space, a Firovac power swing down portable tank bracket with 2 drop tanks, 48' of 6" quick couple hose and large capacity floating strainer.
Taking a close look at their delivered vacuum tanker discharging water through 36' of 6" hose and Firovac's HV-FS High Volume Floating Strainer from a bridge deck at Dewittville NY.
Tri Community VFD in Townsend, Ohio's second Firovac tanker features a 2250 Polished Aluminum vacuum tank. It also has a Darly 500gpm fire pump, 3 air operated water valves, and a power Zico portable tank bracket with portable tank.
Eagle Model 3000 gallon vacuum unit with 1500 Darley fire pump, heat package, Foam pro system with automatic fill, 3 air operated water valves, Power Portable Tank Bracket with 2 portable tanks, 48' of 6" suction hose on Spartan Gladiator chassis.
The first unit was delivered in 2012, the second in 2015. The unprecedented heat package allows them to function even in extreme conditions. Although the front bumper turret provides "Pump and Roll" for ditch, field or brush fires, it has been used to extinguish a fire in a large garage by nosing in thru the door and discharging water on the fire. Operator stayed warm and dry in the cab in 42 degree below zero temperatures.
Butte Fire Department in Central Mat-Su fire District, Alaska. This is an Eagle Model 3500 gallon polished aluminum tank with Darley 1250 pump and hot water jacket. It also has a 34,000.00 pump house heater and 5 heated valves. A Foam Pro 1600 foam system with a flush system is included. The front bumper turret provides "Pump and Roll" capabilities. Built on a KW T-800 6x6. It is a beast.
Featuring some updues on a 2002 International 7400 chassis and a 3000 gallon tank for Ovid-Middlebury Fire Department of Michigan. All decked out and ready to put out some fires!
Featuring some updues on a 2002 International 7400 chassis and 3000 gallon tank for Ovid-Middlebury Fire Department of Michigan. All decked out and ready to put out some fires!
Featuring a 2000 Gallon Aluminum Tank with Interior Coating, 1250 GPM Fire Pump, power portable tank bracket with 2-drop tanks on passengers side and 3-Air operated water valves on an International 7500.
3000 gallon Hawk model vacuum apparatus, 3 air operated water valves, Firovac power portable tank bracket with 2 portable tanks, ladder bracket on Department supplied 2002 International 7400.
A 2860 Gallon Tanker for ACVFD from a refurbished 1986 Firovac tank and a used Freightliner Chassis. The inside of the 17 year old tank was in excellent condition, so very little work was required in the tank. The old steel cabinetry was removed and a new aluminum painted version of our Firovac Raven Model was added, at the department's request.
Back in 2016 We attended a State Class down in West Virginia. There was a source of water at the bottom of a small hill and the tanker was parked at the top.
In this picture, you see a majority of the Hose Lay. There was a total of 15 Sections of 12 Foot Long Suction Hose. That's 180 Feet of Hose!!
Straight from the NYSAFC Show, Firovac headed over to Mashantucket, CT, to the Foxwoods Resort Casino to set up for few days (June 14-16, 2018) at the New England Fire/Rescue/EMS Expo. We were set up on an Outdoor Lot where we could Demonstrate some of the Truck's Features!
Thank you to those of you who attended the show and stopped by to see us!
We Look forward to next year and plan to be back at the Conference and Expo event's which will again be held at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT.
So, Mark Your Calendars for June 21-22, 2019 we would love to see you there!!
Recently Firovac attended the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs 112th Annual Conference & Expo. This event was held at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, New York June 14-16, 2018. We were set up on an Outdoor Lot where we could Demonstrate some of the Truck's Features!
Thank you to those of you who attended the show and stopped by to see us!
We Look forward to next year and plan to be back at the Conference and Expo event's NEW LOCATION: The Oncenter in Syracuse, New York.
Marlboro Twp - Re-tank to a 2850 Gallon Raven Model on a Department Provided Chassis, with an Exclusive Firovac Power Portable Tank Bracket with (2) 3,000 Gallon Drop Tanks with Quick Dumps, and a Camera and Monitor System.
