The water enters the rear of the nozzle and is distributed through a stop valve. This is operated by a trigger in the handle. After passing through the barrel, the water is directed to one or other of the outlets, depending on the position of the valve plug. This has a straight-...
1.an upright pipe with a spout or nozzle, usu. in the street, for drawing water from a water main, esp. for fighting fires. 2.a water faucet. [1800–10,Amer.;hydr-1+-ant] Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991...
As promised, the trustees did attempt to organize a paid fire department in May 1882. They appropriated $850 to compensate the Fire Marshal and other firemen for their service with the fire department. The Fire Marshal was to be paid a part-time salary of $100 per year, each member of ...
which presses the spring-mounted valve down to open up the passage to the nozzle. The bottom of the actuating rod has a sharp point, which pierces the gas cylinder release valve.
Bill Friedrich photo 2. The SS-1 of the Evanston Fire Department was a 1965 International / General Body pumper-squad. This rig replaced the 1952 Pirsch pumper-squad so that the Pirsch could be converted into a triple-combination pumper (see above). The work-horse of the Evanston Fire Depa...
The crosslay’s in the normal Boston sequence and the detail on the nozzles really stands out. The deck gun/multiverrsel combination has some great detail to it. Yellow lines outline the deck around the deck gun and water/foam fills. The corrugated hard suctions details also stand out. ...
The unreliability of electronic ignition systems meant that operators sometimes had to use a Zippo lighter to ignite the fuel as it left the nozzle. Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Defense The backpack contains three cylinder tanks. The two outside tanks hold a flammable, oil-based liquid ...
The fire department is being called (dial 911). The fire is small, contained and not spreading beyond its starting point. The exit is clear, there is no imminent peril and you can fight the fire with your back to the exit. You can stay low and avoid smoke. ...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce the delivery of four Ascendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladders on Enforcer™ chassis to the New Orleans Fire Department. These four identical trucks, built on a single rear axle chassis, were chosen for their...
Have you thought about live fire training in your department? Today’s fires occur with less frequency, but when they occur the fires are far more dangerous than they were 20 years ago. May 18, 2018 By Lance Bushie First-hand experience and muscle memory are key pieces of comprehensive trai...