In a number of locations where we installed our bridge-mount dry fire hydrants the local fire department carries a short length of suction hose on their pumper for use on those dry fire hydrants. Because the pumper is sitting on the bridge and because most bridges have limited shoulder areas, the shorter length of suction hose allows the pumper to stay in a single traffic lane and thus keep a lane ... (Full Story & Photos)

The spread of invasive species is a pretty important item in just about every area of the country. We (the FD) don't often think about this when go out on drill night to draft from that stream or pond or lake; but we probably should put more effort into that by simply putting the water back where we got it from and by paying attention to signage. There was an era when the FD could do no harm. And ... (Full Story & Photos)

There are a wide variety of appliances out there for use with large diameter hose (LDH). And...those appliances can be outfitted with pressure gauges and relief valves in addition to the standard appliance control devices. When selecting a manifold or water "thief" style appliance, a relief valve is pretty important since the valves on this appliance will most likely be open and closed under pressure ... (Full Story & Photos)

For those underground fire protection water supply tank installations using an ETT Site Vent assembly to indicate water level, it is important to remember that the site vent simply shows "full" or "not full." The float that you see in the site glass does not go to the bottom of the tank. The green and red markings are just a quick way to see if the tank is full or not during an inspection. These ... (Full Story & Photos)

A lot of our work here at GBW Associates, LLC involves system testing and troubleshooting. For all of that work we only use calibrated and certified test gauges because accuracy is important to our final product. Selecting the right gauge for the job is important; this begins with purchasing good quality gauges, maintaining them in good condition, and having them calibrated and certified on a regular ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to the Red Rock Volunteer Fire Company of New York on their recent acquisition of a water supply rig from the Austerlitz Fire District (NY). We are fortunate to have worked with both organizations over the years; from the Larry Davis era with Red Rock to some dry fire hydrant installations in Austerlitz (2011). Red Rock VFC's new water supply rig is 2000 Boise Mobile Equipment 750 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday we completed the installation of one of our bridge-mount dry fire hydrants....this time in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Located on Swift Road over the Conowingo Creek, the installation used our saddle-mount design and was funded entirely by Wakefield Lions Club. This project is an awesome example of public service groups working together for the betterment of the community. Congratulations ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday afternoon October 8th, folks from the Clyde Fire Department and several other surrounding fire departments put their rural water supply skills to the test as they practiced hauling water for 2-hours using tankers. The drill culminated our 16-hr Rural Water Supply Operations Seminar that was sponsored by the Clyde-Galen Fire District and hosted by the Clyde Fire Department. Eight tankers, ... (Full Story & Photos)