Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite - View Single Post - OK a little help,,, pump and roll on a fire truck that does not really allow for that

scootertrs · 04-10-2010, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Dunegoon

We have headsets for our radios, that makes a big difference. the A3's have nufflers which helps too. Still burning after 3 days. Started out as a controlled burn, then got out of control. Right at 2000 acres now. Not trying to change the subject but we mounted a pump/motor combo that has cab mount engine controls and it works great. maybe you could tap into the tank in another spot or tee off the suction that is already there. Then you run the small engine for pump and drive and the PTO for the bigger stuff.

You know... I have worked more than one "controlled burn" that got out of hand. Honestly, mother nature sometimes just does not take kindly to "control". I will try the electric pump first... looks solid enough... but probably only good for about 20-50 GPM... I suppose that a 500GPM pump on a 500 Gal tank... through a 250 GPM spout would run out rather quickly...

I do not know if the pto is disconnected when you switch into high or low on the transfer case... gotta try that

either way, our prayers are with you, good luck... make sure you come back next time out! Remember, the best hero is the one that does his job yet lives to fight that other fire.