Fire Engines Photos

Treasure - another modern Front-Mount Pump.

Apparently, at a Wildland Fire [Brush Fire, or, Forest Fire] - no hydrants nearby.

Looks like the Engine is supplying two 1.5 inch hoses, off into the smoke; and being supplied from a Tanker or Portable Pump via the larger diameter hose, in the middle.

Really shows the K.I.S.S. capabilty [Keep It Simple, Stupid] of the Front Mount Pump. No big, elaborate Pump Panel - often on the blind side of the Engine.
"Which hose do you want charged/shut-down ?!"

Great shot of a classic scene for Rural Fire Departments - chasing a smokey fire through the woods.

Regards, from Canada,
Pat_R-B

Added by Pat Rivers-Bowerman on 26 August 2008.

There is (middle and right) two 3 inch hose line (wet and dry)into divider which have three 1.5 inch outlets, which goes two hose lines to smokedivers. Dry line to divider because if wet line gone broke. Left 1.5 inch line go smoke divers too.

Fire engine is supplied with 3 inch hose from the pond using a portable pump. Hose is connected straight to tank, not seen at picture.

Added by Arto.P on 24 September 2008.

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