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New Tanker
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ralph L. Carr IV Jun 14.
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The very first thing to decide when planning tp purchase any apparatus is to decide how much money you can spend. In this day and time, money isn`t easy to come by. Once you have decided how much you can afford to spend, sit down as a group and de...
We run a smaller tanker 2,000 gallons because of our roads and small drives. It is pump and roll with a 500GPM pump. We mostly use it for shuttle ops but occasionally pump the water off as we set up the dump site. The tanker follows our engine out...
We have a 2200 gal, tanker from E-One. We have a neighboring department with a 3000 gal. I filled both of these tankers the other day at a structure fire and the time to fill the smaller tankers was quicker then the 3000. I know that there is only...
theis tanker are 2007s
we have 4 pumper tankers they are internationals 1800 gals
Do you have streams, ponds, and lakes which would be accessible? If so, you might consider a vaccuum tanker. We are about to recieve a 4000 gal tanker which refills itself in 3 1/2 minutes. It can be operated by a single person. It has a 4 person ...
First there needs to be a training program implemented by the department. This program should meet the states min requiements. Second experience or hands on is how you learn. the books tell you how, why, where to do what to a fire or what ever sit...
My department has two 3000 gallon tankers and it seems to be the right amount for most jobs. Most of the area departments also have 3000 gallon tenders. We are only a rural department so this is why we have to. We house one in town and one is out ...
What type or style, brand and size tank do you have. My department is looking to purchase a new tanker. We have only three hydrants in our first due. thanks for the info.
My gear is issued through the department. We just received new gear and scba's.
my depsrtment has fire police. No they have no peace officer status but that would be up to the state.
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- Hometown:
- Bakerton
- I Live: (City, State)
- Bakerton WV
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 19
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- I joined to help the public
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Bakerton Fire Department
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Assistant or Deputy Chief
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 1
- My Training:
- to much to list
- About Me:
- I am 40, HAPPY MARRIED TO THE WOMEN OF MY DREAMS,have three children a boy who lives with his mother in Md, two girls (looks like I have to buy more ammo) love surf fishing on the outer banks NC, hunting, truck and tractor pulling and running heavy equipment.
- Day Job:
- welder and heavy equipment operqator
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- helping the public
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 11:17am on June 8, 2009,
Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…
- Robert, Welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.
Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
- At 6:12am on June 8, 2009,
Leo Cartwright said… - Hi there Robert; I’m Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy the site and gather many friends during your stay. If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends. If I have not added you as a friend, it’s because I have reached my Max and I am waiting for members to reply to me.
I also collect Patches and badges and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
If you fell like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy….
My address is:-
Leo J. Cartwright
246 Kay Street
TRARALGON
VICTORIA 3844
AUSTRALIA
Cheers Leo
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