Special ops Hi-volume pumping unit.

116ff60 · Sep 30, 2011

Seen a picture of this rig! Is this a new special unit in the F.D.N.Y. fleet? What does it get used for and what kind of runs does it respond to.

Bulldog · Sep 30, 2011

Here the picture of it that I found: http://www.flickr.com/photos/76277389@N00/6196268758/

I wonder if this is part of the reason they are equipping some of the units with 5" hose?

fdny1984 · Sep 30, 2011

All I can say is YUM!!!

guitarman314 · Sep 30, 2011

What are the specs (ie: GPM, Lbs per sq. in., pump stages, etc..)?

raybrag · Sep 30, 2011

Super pumper Junior?

Bulldog · Sep 30, 2011

Do you know what any of the specification for it are? If they're going to get that many of them it seems like the most have big plans for them. Just large caliber foam operations and brush fires doesn't sound like enough usage to justify them.

guitarman314 · Sep 30, 2011

What about them being used to feed an emergency water main in the event of a catastrophic failure of our water supply system? ???

anesti · Sep 30, 2011

Can they even fit them in the houses??

In2theJob · Oct 1, 2011

They came to measure my house for it. Non soc. Did not fit, would have pre renovation. It would justbe the unit on the back is what they told us. The truck would come pick it up. They have three drafting units and one truck.

HCO · Oct 1, 2011

The vehicle discussed is part of the Department's Auxiliary Water System designed to replace damaged city water mains in major catastrophes. The system can also be used for large scale dewatering operations. The truck is a 2011 Kenworth T370 , equipped with a Stellar Industries Shuttle Hooklift system. The pumping unit is powered by a 200 hp Diesel engine and utilizes a floating hydraulic pump with output ranging from 1320 to 2905 GPM depending on pressure.

The system uses 8-inch hose leading to a wye with two six-inch Storz outlets to supply two 2000 GPM pumpers. Additional self-contained pumping systems are available and can be transported on Department hooklift trucks. Satellites and airport hose wagons have been issued six-inch LDH.

fdny1984 · Oct 1, 2011

I take it these are coming from Homeland Security funding?

grumpy grizzly · Oct 1, 2011

Thanx for a very concise response and info. 8) 8)

mikeindabronx · Oct 2, 2011

http://www.liquidtrans.com/pages/hiflowpump.asp

londonfireguy · Oct 7, 2011

Will this unit be replacing the Hazmat second piece at Squad 61??

Thanks

JT

68jk09 · Oct 7, 2011

Not positive but i would think they will maintain both second pieces.

Bulldog · Oct 7, 2011

68jk09 said:
Not positive but i would think they will maintain both second pieces.

Certainly seems likely would maintain both pieces considering they have extremely different purposes. Actually it seems like it would be more in line with operations if the pumps were put with the Satellites because that's where most of the hose for them is!

guitarman314 · Oct 24, 2011

More info on these in the latest Nov-Dec-2011 issue of Fire Apparatus Journal. One unit is at Rescue 3 (Bx), the second at E159 (S.I.), and the third one is mounted on the Kenworth at Special Operations Command Hqtrs.

CVILLE7111 · Oct 24, 2011

Why not quarter/pair them with the existing Satellite Companies and their paired engine companies? (E009/ST01, E072/ST02, E284/ST03, E324/ST04, E159/ST05, E207/ST06)

vbcapt · Oct 25, 2011

Probably not enough space. Definitely couldn't fit @ E9 SAT1, L6

guitarman314 · Oct 25, 2011

JJFLOOD said:
Why not quarter/pair them with the existing Satellite Companies and their paired engine companies? (E009/ST01, E072/ST02, E284/ST03, E324/ST04, E159/ST05, E207/ST06)

One of them is at E159/Sat.5

Special ops Hi-volume pumping unit.

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