Choosing the Right Oasis™ Hydrant Assist Valve: AR vs. ARS Models
Discover the key differences between the Oasis valve AR and ARS models. Choose the right model for your firefighting operations with this guide.
Discover the key differences between the Oasis valve AR and ARS models. Choose the right model for your firefighting operations with this guide.
Learn our top tips for servicing the Oasis™ Hydrant Assist Valve with interchangeable parts, 24/7 resources, and hands-on training.
Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Hydrant When it comes to heavy hydrant operations, maximizing available water flow is crucial. Standard single connections often limit a hydrant’s capacity, but with the triple tap hydrant configuration, you can extract the most volume possible from a hydrant’s three outlets. Some fire departments face challenges with limited gate […]
How to Maintain Water Flow When a Hydrant is Blocked Imagine arriving at a fire scene only to find a hydrant blocked by a vehicle or another barrier. Running a supply line through a car window might seem like an exciting movie stunt, but in reality, it’s far from practical. The good news? A four-way […]
A four-way hydrant valve, like the Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve, is your go-to solution. It allows firefighters to quickly establish an alternative water source without disrupting operations. In this guide, we’ll break down how to overcome a low-flow hydrant or a dead hydrant using the four-way valve.
Overcoming Long-Distance Water Supply Challenges Imagine rolling up to a working fire, only to realize your nearest water source is too far for a single supply line to reach. Your attack engine doesn’t have enough hose to cover the distance, and shutting down the flow mid-operation to add pumpers isn’t an option. So, what’s the […]
The Key to Reliable Fireground Water Supply Picture this: Your engine rolls up to a working structure fire. The initial knockdown goes well, but as more handlines deploy and fire flow demands increase, your intake pressure drops. Suddenly, you’re at risk of running out of water. What’s the solution? Forward lay operations, paired with a […]
On the fire ground, firefighters use a lot of different equipment to move and control water. One vital piece of their water flow equipment is the different types of valves they use. If you’ve heard firefighters talk about a siamese, gated wye, manifold, or water thief, you might have wondered what they are and what […]
Our Jumbo Low Profile Ball Intake Valve is a great option for fire departments searching for a high-capacity intake valve. Large Flow Capacity The Jumbo Low Profile Ball Intake Valve has a 5.25” waterway which gives you high flow with minimal friction loss whether you are operating from a draft or pressurized water source. Swivel […]
When you are considering a new intake valve, you may be tempted to choose based on the price alone. This may mean you choose a smaller waterway or a different style of valve than we would typically recommend. Generally, we recommend choosing your intake valve based on the criteria in this article. However, we recognize […]
If you are evaluating intake valves you are going to need to decide on the type of elbow you want. One possibility is a detent elbow. You may be wondering what a detent elbow is and what the potential benefits are. In this article we will go over what a detent elbow is, how it […]
If you are evaluating intake valves, you may wonder if a pressure relief valve is needed. You may not be sure if your department really needs one or how to decide. There may be differing opinions within your department. Overall, the decision to get a pressure relief valve or not depends a lot on department […]
Getting water to the fire in the fastest way possible is arguably one of the most important tactics on the fire ground aside from preservation of life. That’s why the fire service is so passionate about their nozzle selection. Your nozzle is the first line of defense in saving lives and protecting property for the majority […]
As you assess firefighting equipment for your fire station you will likely see mention of quarter turn and slow close valves. These valve control styles might be options on hydrant valves, intake valves, or other appliances you evaluate. You might be wondering what the difference between the two is and which one is right […]