The viral reel showing firefighters using bowling pins for water supply ops sparked major curiosity for good reason — they’re cheap, ergonomic, and float. But that’s just the surface. In the full episode with Andy Soccodato of The Water Thieves, he breaks down not only why bowling pins work, but how to think differently about field solutions, tool improvisation, and smooth water movement at the dump tank.
Master pressurized prime techniques for rural firefighting. Learn how to maintain water flow and prevent air from disrupting drafting operations.
Master the Rural Hitch technique to optimize water supply during rural firefighting operations. Learn how to ensure efficient tanker offloading and continuous water flow.
Learn how to burp draft to secure consistent water flow on the rural fireground. Step-by-step guide, equipment, and tips for smooth operations.
Learn how to assess and use shallow sources for firefighting water supply operations. Master drafting from shallow streams and boost water flow with damming techniques.
Learn how effective tank transfer methods can ensure continuous water supply during rural firefighting operations.
Learn the essential steps for setting up and operating a fill site in rural firefighting to ensure a steady water supply.
Learn how evaluating sources for effective firefighting can help you perform at your best. Get tips for calculating flow rate, damming, and overcoming common challenges.
Learn drafting with multiple intakes to increase water flow in rural firefighting operations. Maximize pump performance and manage friction loss effectively.
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 […]