Water at Vehicle Accidents

Myself and the cheif have been trying to find how much water does nfpa recommend to have on scene for a motor vehicle accident. If anyone could help me out with this information that would be great.. Thanks for the help.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Montpetit on June 12, 2010 at 7:18am

We roll to every MVA with an engine (1500 gallons) and a tanker (small tanker 2400 gallons) Never had a problem......LOL

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Permalink Reply by larry jenkins on June 12, 2010 at 7:46am

You need enough water to handle an auto fire. Every once in awhile, they do catch on fire. On serious calls pull a charged line and if staffing permits keep it staffed. Also keep a dry chem. extinguisher close by.