Regardless of fire service advances in equipment and training, some fire departments still struggle with the concept of moving water in non-hydranted areas. In this article, we’ll explore the basics ...

Obtaining a water supply on the fireground is one of those “gotta haves” for a successful outcome combating a fire. For the simple low-flow fireground operation, this task is fairly easy. When fire ...

Fire pump primers may not be glamorous, but priming systems are critical to pump drafting performance. Pulling a prime quickly is key to fast water delivery, a basic fireground necessity. Last month, ...

Fire pump controllers are control panels containing electrical components, such as circuit breaker, switches, relays, and other devices, dedicated to the operation of fire pumps. The devices within a ...

Centrifugal pumps are the most common pumps in a process plant. Despite their pivotal role in operations, however, they are often the plant's least understood and most inefficiently operated equipment ...