Solving power problems in emergency fires
It takes more than just water to put out a raging fire.You’ve also got to have a way to deliver the water to the fire. This is why a quality pump is such a critical component of your fire apparatus. The fire truck pump you choose will depend on a host of factors, including the types of calls your department responds to, the water sources available and of course, cost. Let’s take a look at some of the different types of fire truck pumps and features you’ll want to consider when making a selection for your next fire apparatus. CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMP In use for over a century, centrifugal pumps are the most common type of fire truck pump. Water enters the pump through an inlet, then goes into the center of an impeller spinning on a shaft. The water spins outwardly through the impeller vanes into a volute casing, which increases pressure. A centrifugal pump can draft from unpressurized water sources with help of a primer. Centrifugal pumps come in different “stages,” which refer to the num