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Have you ever done this? (Lazyman's brushfire)
Yep, thats what it looks like, a nozzle hooked up directly to the pump panel. Although this particular time was just wetting down a demolition derby track; we have, in the past, done this on brush/ditch fires. If your lucky enough to have the fire right by the road, hook up the nozzle, open the bail, and drive! lol
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Permalink Reply by Rusty Mancini on
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Definitely been there and done that, works well in putting a wet line in as well. Pump and roll capability has it's advantages. Don't forget to put your window up! lol...
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Permalink Reply by FF Nick on
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We've driven a tanker down the side of a ditch and just opened the side chute. Quite effective and requires only the manpower of the driver to flip a switch.
Work smarter, not harder! ;) lol
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Permalink Reply by Ben Waller on
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We haven't done this for roadside fires, but we use a one-engine and a two-engine variation of this for emergency decontamination and mass decontamination.
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Permalink Reply by Jason Brooks on
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They are talking about using this while driving. The decon method works great, but I really doubt you are moving at the same time.
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Permalink Reply by John Crabbe on
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I agree with the decon thing, but this looks like a pump and roll deal and not something any rig can just do.
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We have this capability on both our tankers. We utilize this ability for putting down a quick wet defensive line when manpower is limited. Now with saying that, our drivers must have wildland training to perform this task! Awareness of not only the fire situation, but operating around structures, there are these things called septic tanks that can get you into a real mess!
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Permalink Reply by Paul Montpetit on
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We actually carry a pump on our tankers that we can use for something like this...or we can use our tankers to pump water for brush fires if needed...I don't think we can pump and roll with our rigs...I will have to check that one out though....Paul
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