- Author
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Flynn, J.
- Title
- Water Tanker Shuttles: 10 Rules for Success.
- Journal
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Fire Engineering,
Vol. 158,
No. 10,
159-162,165-167,
October 2005
- Keywords
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water tanks
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water supply
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fire departments
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fire hydrants
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training
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fire fighting vehicles
- Identifiers
- control traffic into the area of operations as soon as possible; you may get only one chance to spot portable ponds and pumpers to forward water to the scene; request enough tankers early to maintain your required flow; water operations officer must have good communication with all tanker shuttle stations and apparatus; tanker shuttle operations are supported by personnel and equipment; these crew members may need rehab in the same proportion as others on the fireground; accountability of personnel; monitor the efficiency at the fill sites; clearly identify the water supply officer; set a professional tone, and act with unwavering calmness; always plan ahead