Our firefighting friends in British Columbia swear by the melon roll method when they need to demobilize hose in the field. The big benefit over end or centre rolling is of course speed, as WATERAX Product specialist Alex demonstrates in our how-to video. Two melon rolls can be connected together…
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Presenting MARK-3® Pump Troubleshooting
THE FIRE PUMP IS AT THE CORE OR EVERY WATER-HANDLING SYSTEM. So being on pump duty can be a stressful responsibility. With the team counting on you to move water, it’s important to keep your cool and know what to do in unexpected situations. Join us on September 30,…
Prescribed and Controlled Burns Often Kick Off by Drip Torch Use
Controlled burns, prescribed burns, and backfires are all similar terms for a wildland fire that is intentionally lit to create a natural firebreak in front of a main fire front, to reduce fuel buildup and decrease the potential for a hotter and more serious wildland fire, or to renew forest…
NEW MARK-3® Videos Available Online
MARK-3® Pump Operations1- PUMP SITE AND SETUPGeneral guidelines on locating and preparing a suitable pumping site for the MARK-3® fire pump. 2- FUEL SET UPInformation on the MARK-3® fire pump fuel mixture, connections and priming. 3- HOSE CONNECTION AND PRIMINGDemonstration of water hose connection and common priming techniques for the…
Introducing the All-New Polaris® Fire-Fighting and Rescue Vehicles | Featuring a VERSAX® Multipurpose Pump
Polaris® Government & Defense is dedicated to fire-fighting and rescue professionals. These highly mobile RANGER® vehicles allow for organizations to improve response time and reach without compromising mission effectiveness when paired with professionally designed and installed equipment like fire-fighting kits, emergency lighting kits, public address systems, sirens, rescue kits, custom…
Ask For The Real McCoy: Trust The MARK-3® To Move Water
WHEN YOU'RE HERE, THERE'S NO ROOM FOR COMPROMISE. YOU CAN TRUST THE MARK-3® TO MOVE WATER Trusted in the wildland firefighting community for generations. When fires occur in remote locations such as wildland forests and mountainous regions, you need a lightweight, robust and compact portable pump, which will allow you…
Moving Water To Wildland Fires
The work of wildland firefighters benefits us all, yet most people know very little about who they are, what they do and the tools of their trade. Our mission is to place powerful, precision engineered pumps into the hands of the dedicated men and women who protect our forests and…
Ask For The Real McCoy: The MARK-3®
WHEN YOU'RE HERE, THERE'S NO ROOM FOR COMPROMISE. YOU CAN TRUST THE MARK-3® TO MOVE WATER Trusted in the wildland firefighting community for generations. When fires occur in remote locations such as wildland forests and mountainous regions, you need a lightweight, robust and compact portable pump, which will allow you…
Be Ready for Battle
Extreme weather conditions. Difficult terrain. Low visibility. Fighting fires can be an extremely unpredictable and dangerous task. One thing is certain in this profession. The stakes are high, and the price of mistakes -- in lives and property -- can be enormous. You cannot afford the cost of faulty equipment.…
The Importance of Agility: Applying a History Lesson to Firefighting
The famous three hundred Spartans get all the credit for saving classical Greece from Persian conquest, but the real saviors of Greece were the sailors who bested a far larger Persian fleet at the Battle of Salamis. They did so thanks largely to their lighter, more maneuverable ships. What does…
WATERAX Pumps for Wildland Fire Apparatus
Fire agencies need versatile, rugged and portable equipment for wildland and wildland-urban interface (WUI) applications, to transport firefighters, hoses, pumps, fittings, water and other equipment. Due to the often remote nature of wildland fires, getting to the scene generally requires four-wheel drive and off-road capabilities. For vehicles used in wildland…
Rollover & WATERAX Pump Testing With Calaveras Consolidated
The Calaveras Consolidated chief believes that testing and training should always be executed as if it were the real deal. This test is the deployment of portable water pump, the firefighters will be testing it as they set up to draft water from the Calaveras river. They set up the…
Saving Lives: Fire Pumps in Wildland Firefighting
The humble water pump is considered by some to be the greatest invention for fire suppression, saving lives and sparing property from fire devastation. If speed and water are the two components in stopping fires, then portable water pumps were a necessity. Water pumps on wheels, often pulled by men,…
The Renowned BB-4 Now Available in Diesel!
WATERAX fire pumps are trusted by wildland firefighters around the world. We have a long and exciting history that dates back to 1898. Our fire pumps meet NFPA 1906 standards and are specified for wildland Type 4, 5, 6, and 7 fire engines and are used as auxiliary pumps for…
Watch Our Chief Engineer Talk About The BB-4 Diesel Pump At FDIC
Watch our Chief Engineer, Jeff Sadler, talk about the BB-4 Diesel pump at FDIC. The renowned BB-4® by WATERAX is now available in Diesel and has been officially listed on the USFS Type 6 Fire Apparatus specifications! Compatible with Type 4, Type 5 and Type 6 brush trucks, it is…
WATERAX - Trusted by Wildland Firefighters Around the World
Trusted by wildland firefighters around the world, WATERAX sets the industry standard by developing innovative, portable fire pumps and water-handling equipment designed to withstand demanding applications and rugged environments. With a time-tested legacy of reliability, WATERAX carries on its mission to place powerful, precision engineered pumps into the hands of…
WATERAX Pumps: Trusted by Wildland Firefighters Around the World
WATERAX fire pumps are trusted by wildland firefighters around the world. We have a long and exciting history that dates back to 1898 when John Colquhoun Watson Jack founded the Watson Jack & Co company. WATERAX sets the industry standard by developing innovative, high pressure and mid-range fire pumps designed…
Calaveras Consolidated Fire - Testing the VERSAX Fire Pump
From the foothill of the Sierra Mountains in Central California, the Calaveras Consolidated Fire Protection District. They protect life, property and the environment. Wildland Forest Fires, Vehicle Accidents, EMS, Air Ambulance Evacuations and Residential Fires Webisode 1: Meet the membersThe Calaveras Consolidated Fire Protection District (Cal-Co Fire) was formed on…
The New RANCHER Lightweight Skid Unit
WATERAX is happy to announce its newest collaboration with Hannay Reels. The improved RANCHER® with a Hannay hose reel! The RANCHER® is a compact and lightweight unit designed for use on ATVs and small utility vehicles, available with a 65 or 125 gallon tank. Commonly used in wildland urban interface…