Water tender
A water tender, sometimes known as a water tanker, is a type of firefighting apparatus that specializes in the transport of water from a water source to a fire scene.[1] Water tenders are capable of drafting water from a stream, lake or hydrant.
This class of apparatus does not necessarily have enough pumping capacity to power large
Typically water tenders support engines and/or trucks like aerials during fires and hazardous material incidents. Some water tenders carry fire fighting equipment and crew much like an engine. These water tenders are able to operate relatively independently. Some water tenders actually combine a
A water tender typically carries some fire fighting equipment. There are various national standards and recommendations on equipment to be carried on water tenders.
Some tenders carry also foaming agents, and extinguishing powders or gases. Examples of specialized water tenders include airport crash tenders and wildland water tenders.
An Australian water tender can range from a standard fire engine, with a larger-than-usual capacity (usually called a tanker), to a water tender equipped with specialty equipment such as fixed monitors and long-throw foam nozzles (usually called a bulk water carrier). Several areas also own converted semi-trailer fuel tankers, capable of holding many thousands of liters of petrol, foam or other retardant. These are most often used in severe HazMat situations, such as oil refinery fires or fuel tanker accidents, where a large and continuous volume of water is needed.
See also
References
- ^ a b Pelastusajoneuvojen yleisopas: säiliöauto. (A general guide for rescue vehicles: water tender) (In Finnish). Ministry of the Interior, Finland. Retrieved on April 28, 2007
- ^ Tarvasjoen vpk (Tarvasjoki Voluntary Fire Dept, Finland 2006)
- ^ For example, specifications of Amthor International Fire Tankers, www.amthorinternational.com, retrieved April the 28th, 2007
- . retrieved on April 28, 2007.
- ^ NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, Chapter 7: Mobile Water Supply Fire Apparatus. 2003 edition. National Fire Protection Association.
- ^ a b Pelastustieto (in Finnish)
- ^ NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, Chapter 7: Mobile Water Supply Fire Apparatus. 2003 edition. National Fire Protection Association.