fireguy
Many depts. already ATVs with small pumps used for outside fires. The question is what goes first the pickup with a trailer, or your main engine? The ATV pumps are typically 125+-gpm, so that is not going to help much at a house fire. 20 -30 yrs ago, a fire doubled in size every min. Now with the use of synthetics, that number is down to every 20sec. If you only have 2 people working, 1 takes the main engine, and one takes the ATV, then what? Your next engine may be 10-15 min away. Not trying to beat a dead horse, but it comes down to staffing, bottom line. My best suggestion is to contact your local chief with your concerns, and suggestions. I'm confident their answers will be similar to mine. Give me staffing, and show me the money for what you want me to purchase. Also contact your selectmen, express your concerns, and suggestions to them as well. Maybe they will " throw some money" at your ideas. Over and outK
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