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Just 1 thing to add is friction loss and pump pressures. The typical 2.5s can barely handle a blitzfire or ran. With FDNYs friction loss of 55 psi per 100 feet, at 200 feet your at 110 psi. Fl. Add in the nozzle, say stack tip which is 50 psi, and your already at 160 psi. Pp. And over most pumps...

I think the 3 inch we used was closer to 40 per 100. I dont remember off hand. I want to say it was like 37 per 100. I'd have to look and see if I still have the friction loss cards we had.

I just looked. TFT make 3 different inlet sizes. 2.5, 3, 3.15. All with 2.5 outlets. Pretty much no matter what you do your limited to 500 gpms. Because thats what its designed for. The typical goto is 2.5. We used 3" with 2.5 couplings just for friction loss reasons. Our Elkhart RAN was also...

I dont listen in but I have seen the arc fly on several occasions. At least according to the run downs on here. I'd guess and say maybe 1 out of 10 times. Drones have a more limited weather window, and also more restrictions then helicopters. So theres that consideration also.

Having them as a back up isn't a bad idea. When the drone is at another fire or delayed an arc can fill the gap.

I've seen the 39, as the ARC several times. Not sure what the criteria is for when the ARC assigned.

From Jersey Shore Emergency Response FB page. Great TI video from a drone https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1G2pCsM5fq/

Ive done one a few of those. As soon as i saw it you can't miss it.

Havent watched the video but it looks like they are flaring off a damaged propane tank.

Count is now at least 5 municipalities suing AIP. LA County, San Diego, Portland, Milwaukee and now Allentown Pa...

Blitzfire just happens to be the brand specific name from TNT. Elkhart Bass is called a RAN or Rapid Attack Nozzle. Same thing different name. Stay safe and low.

There great for a lot of things. Hazmat would be another, where you can set it up and let it sweep large lpg tanks and keep the crews out of potential blast/bleve areas or an area that may be unstable. Its one of those things that took someone long enough to figure out.

Looks like this. Its a smaller portable high volume monitor. In theory, 1 person can move it around or use it as a high volume nozzle but its awkward as hell. Tried it at a fire with Elkharts version. You can also set it and forget it and it will sweep an area without being watched over. Ours...