In June 2014, Tender 685 from Paige Volunteer Fire/Rescue (Texas) hauled water during our 2-day Rural Water Supply Operations Seminar in Bastrop. Like many of the tenders in the 2-hour drill at Bastrop, Tender 685 is set up quite nicely to efficiently haul water. The 2,000-gallon tender was built by Ferrara Fire Apparatus and is equipped with a 1,000 gpm pump and carries a 3,000-gallon dump tank. The rig is equipped with a Fireman's Friend direct fill valve that is plumbed for easy use of 5-inch LDH for loading - which is perhaps one of the best features of this new tender.
The 4-inch Fireman's Friend direct fill valve on Tender 685 is one of the best features of this water hauling rig. The ease of use of this direct fill line allows for quicker turn-around times at the loading station.
