One Oasis Valve Per Engine

The standard answer to the question, “How many Oasis valves does your fire department need?” is typically one valve per engine. This strategy allows fire departments to ensure that each engine has what it needs to supply water efficiently, no matter where the action is happening.

You never know if your frontline engine is going to be off on a mutual aid call or tied up in another district. Having an Oasis valve on each engine guarantees that your fire department will still have a reliable water supply.

This approach has been used by fire departments of all sizes, from small volunteer departments to large urban departments. It ensures that your fleet is always ready to perform, regardless of how spread out your resources may be at any given moment.

The Oasis valve works just like a traditional inline valve, so you can make it your first hydrant hookup. If you need to split the water, no worries—you won’t even have to stop the flow.

Why Backup Preparedness Is Critical for Fire Departments

If your frontline engine is tied up on a different call or too far away from the scene, your fire department needs to ensure that the other engines can still provide the critical water supply needed. That’s why equipping each engine with an Oasis valve is a smart move for fire departments of all sizes. It guarantees that no matter the situation, your team is ready with a reliable backup.

By having one Oasis valve per engine, you remove the worry of shifting resources between units or getting caught without the proper equipment during a critical response. Fire departments can rest easy knowing that each engine is fully prepared to handle any emergency.