depending on the make and model of fire pump, piping arrangement, number of crosslay hosebeds and foam system components. On aerial devices, room for the cradle support also is a factor.

One part of the Syracuse Fire Department’s (SFD) reorganization in 1970 was a change to 3½-inch supply line—and later to 4-inch supply line—from 2½-inch, with each pumper equipped with two ...

The water pump has the job of delivering soapy water ... This was closely monitored to avoid fire. The foam machine should be built in such a way that electrical parts and cabling do not come ...

The Fire Department held a push-in ceremony Thursday to officially place its new engine into service. Chief Paul Findley recognized the mayor, council members and other city staff and thanked them for ...