The Pump Operators

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For those who Drive and supply the Water to the Crews battling the Fire
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Cold weather operations

by Chris Weber

Nov 26, 2010

I know this was a general discussion a while back on the forums but it seems like a super topic for here.I was just curious as to anybody else's winter ops.I like to keep the pump circulating the whole time to keep it from freezing but I know a lot of folks who drain them too.Just a spot to list ANY cold weather tips and tricks.Thanks in advance.
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    Bill Carlisle

    We run wet pumps and when on scene put pump in gear and circulate,

    Nov 29, 2010

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    Bud

    In northern Vt. 20 miles from the Canadian border we run wet pump, never had a problem there but the primer freezing up is another story, a pan under the truck from one side of the body to the other can help. We do circulate water on scene like everyone else to keep from freezing. We keep the temp in our station 55 in the winter.

    Apr 1, 2019

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    Bud

    How is everyone doing?

    Mar 27, 2020