Water Supply

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 […]