4,755 gallon Close Support Tanker For Water (CSTW)

4,755 gallon Close Support Tanker For Water

Cab Seating:
3-person

Axle Configuration: 6x6

Curb Weight (VCW): 28,000 lbs (12,700 kg)

Gross Combined Weight Rating: (GCWR): 122,000 lbs (55338 kg)

Fifth Wheel Vertical Loading: 32,000 lbs (14515 kg)
Length: 297.4 in. (7554 mm)
Width: 98 in. (2489 mm)
Height: 140 in. (3556 mm) Reducible to 98 in.
(2489 mm) with preparation
Track: 80.8 in. (2052 mm)
Wheelbase: 184 in. (4674 mm)
Maximum Speed: 65 mph (105 km/h)
Tires: 16.00R20 XZL Michelin
Wheels: 20 in. x 10 in. (508 mm x 254 mm) two piece bolt
together, steel disc
Central Tire Inflation System: Standard
Fifth Wheel: Fully oscillating with 2 in. SAE kingpin capability
(3.5 in. optional)
Fuel Capacity: 78 gal. (295 liters)
Cruising Range: 300 mi. (483 km)
Fording: 60 in. without kits (1524 mm)
Transportability: •C5, C17, and C141 aircraft (w/preparation)
• CH53 Helicopter at VCW
• Shipboard crane loading at VCW
Engine:
Caterpillar®, C-12 electronic control, 425 HP
Transmission:
Allison 4700SP, automatic electronic control
Transfer Case:
Oshkosh 30000 Series
Suspension:
Oshkosh TAK-4™ independent suspension system
Electrical System:
24 volt vehicle with 12 volt/10 amp accessory
in cab, 12/24 volt trailer attachment, 150 amp alternator
Brakes:
Anti-Lock Brake System with automatic traction control
Steering:
All wheel mechanical steer
Turning Diameter:
60 ft. curb to curb

Axles:
(2) BPW Model 10110 E36.1 Eco Plus tubular non-driving axles
2 x 22,046 lb. rating
82.5 in. track width
Brakes, Service:
BPW S-Cam, air-operated, drum type brakes with internal shoe
Brakes, Parking and Emergency:
BPW S-Cam spring brakes on first axle
Interlocked with pumping system
16.5 x 7.9 in.
Gross Weight:
58,422 lbs.
Electrical System:
24-volt with road legal lighting and convoy lights
Kingpin:
SAE 3.5-inch (89 mm) dia. with a 70.7 in. design height
Pumping Module:
Self-priming stainless steel centrifugal water pump
264.2 gal./min. capacity
Piping:
Stainless steel, welded construction with flanged
or threaded connections
Trace heating elements on manifold prevent freezing
Self-cleaning
Manhole:
(2) 19.7 in. dia. hinged fill covers
Overall Length: 408.3 in.
Suspension: BPW air suspension on two axles
Tank:
4,755 gal. capacity, single compartment tank with two lateral
baffles and two longitudinal baffles
Cylindrical and conical sections with domed ends constructed
of cold-rolled AISI 316L stainless steel with a .18 in. tank shell
Contents gauge with external reading display is standard
Insulation: 4 inches surrounding tank, stainless steel clad
Tires:
Michelin® 16.00 R20 XZL
One spare

Fire in Taj banquet hall water tenders save building

Fire in Taj banquet hall
Short-circuit suspected; firemen take 30 mins to control blaze; lobby, kitchen damaged

Express News Service
Chandigarh, January 21:

Fire broke out in the banquet hall of Taj GVK this evening, creating panic in the area. Though there was no casualty, a portion of the five-star hotel’s lobby, kitchen and banquet hall suffered damage. The exact cause of the fire could not be ascertained till late night, but according to fire officials it seemed to be the result of a short-circuit in the banquet hall.

The fire, which started around 3.55 pm, was brought under control in about 25-30 minutes, but the fire-fighters had a tough time detecting the source of thick smoke, which had engulfed the hotel lobby on the ground floor and even upper floors. As many as 43 rooms of the hotel were occupied at that time. All the guests and other visitors were evacuated immediately.

While a few guests were transferred to Hotel Mountview, others refused to leave without their belongings. They were seen hanging around as the fire-fighting operations were in progress.

“Because of the structure of the hotel building, there was no exit for the smoke. We had to break the lobby glasses. After conducting a thorough check, we restored electricity at about 7 pm, after which the hotel staff started cleaning operations,” said one of the fire officers.

Besides four water tenders, a Bronto skylift, water-boozer, exhauster and other fire-fighting equipment were used in the operation carried out by around 35-40 fire-fighters. Ishwar Dass, the leading fireman, fell unconscious because of the thick smoke. He was admitted to General Hospital, Sector 16, where he was given medical treatment.

In-house fire-fighting system ‘Inadequate’
z The fire has raised questions on the in-house fire fighting capabilities of the hotel. The guests said they didn’t hear any fire alarm when the fire broke out. “The hose reel and hydrants inside the hotel didn’t function also didn’t function,” said Fire Officer JS Kang. When asked whether the NOC of the hotel will be suspended because of this “inadequacy”, Fire Officer cum Joint Commissioner H.S. Khandola, said: “It will be too harsh to suspend the NOC of the hotel because of this incident. Now that everything is in control, we don’t think that the suspension is required.” Guests ‘harassed’
A number of guests who were asked to evacuate were seen worried about their luggage and other belongings left inside. Jake, a tourist from Chicago, complained that no fire alarm was used. “I was working on my laptop when someone knocked at my door and informed me about the fire.” Another guest had a worse experience. “When I got a call on my mobile that there is fire on the ground floor, I rushed downstairs, but got lost as the exit signs were not clearly marked. The hotel staff were more confused.” Taj GVK general manager Anil Malhotra said they didn’t use the fire alarm “because they didn’t want to create a panic”. “It was just smoke and there were no flames. We are trying to find out the cause of fire. Except a few glasses that were broken to give a way out to the smoke, nothing else got damaged or burnt. The banquet hall, it seems, won’t be functional for some time. Our hotel’s coffee shop, all restaurants and bar have started functioning as usual,” he said.

The Tactical Fire Fighting Truck from Oshkosh

The Tactical Fire Fighting Truck from Oshkosh is engineered like no other. It combines the superior mobility of the Oshkosh HEMTT M977 with the unmatched firefighting capabilities of Pierce fire apparatus. The TFFT is a multi-functional vehicle that's ready to deploy whenever and wherever needed for aircraft rescue, fuel storage protection, structural firefighting, wildland firefighting, rescue, extraction and homeland defense missions.

The TFFT from Oshkosh Truck Corporation puts you in command.

Military Grade Fire Fighting Power.
The tough and rugged Tactical Fire Fighting Truck (TFFT) is
engineered like no other vehicle on the planet. It combines the
superior mobility and military prowess of the Oshkosh® HEMTT with
the #1 firefighting vehicle in the world, Pierce. The result is a
multifunctional crossbred vehicle that’s ready to deploy at a
moment’s notice for any severe aircraft rescue, fuel storage
protection, structural firefighting, wildland firefighting and rescue
extrication in almost any terrain.
Go mobile.
Wherever support is needed, from off road to no road, the TFFT will
get you there. Built on an incredible 210-inch (5.33 m) wheelbase,
it features all-wheel drive, a 445 hp (335.97 kw) engine and is rated
at 60 percent gradability at GVW. Its cruising range is 400 miles (640 k),
and fording clearance is 48 inches (121.92 cm).
Tough as nails.
Proven, severe-duty HEMTT components are standard throughout
the TFFT, meeting the highest levels of Oshkosh quality and reliability.
The body is constructed of high impact galvanneal steel, with a
unique steel support system. Pierce installs corrosion resistant
stainless steel plumbing for a long, durable life and easy
maintenance. Firefighting plumbing is stainless steel for longer life
and proven corrosion resistance. One of the key advantages of the
Oshkosh-produced HEMTT and the TFFT is the easy access and
interchangeability of major parts within the vehicle series.
In addition, systems are designed for accessibility, making routine
maintenance quick and easy.
Go to battle in full gear.
The TFFT cab and crew quarters can carry six firefighters; five in full
SCBA gear. The TFFT is equipped with a 1,000-gallon (3800 l) water
tank, 2,000 feet (608 m) of hose, 1,000 gpm (3800 lpm) pump, and
roof and bumper turrets with in-cab remote controls. There are
generous storage compartments for carrying everything needed
onto the scene, including a hydraulic generator, TNT® rescue tools,
saws, air-lifting bag kit, extrication equipment, and EMS equipment.
We’ve got your back.
Oshkosh Truck Corporation backs the TFFT with worldwide,
on-demand parts and service support 24/7/365.

Typical specifications

CHASSIS
• HEMTT M977 chassis
• Wheelbase: 210 inches (5.33 m)
• GVWR: 66,000 lbs.
• Engine: Detroit Diesel Model
8V92TA/445 (335.97 kw), 12.1 liter DDEC IV
• Transmission: Allison HD 4560
• Transfer case: Oshkosh 5500 series
• Front and rear axles: Standard HEMTT
tandem axles, LHS springs on rear
• Tires: 16R20 XZL Michelin®
(8 + 1 spare) tubeless
• Electrical system: Standard 24 Volt
HEMTT
• Gradability: 60% @ maximum GVW
• Maximum speed: 62 mph (100 kph)
• Operating temperature: -25° F/+125° F
(-40° C/+51.6° C)
• Fuel capacity: 155 gallons (586 liters)
• Fording: 48 inches (121.92 cm)
• Air transportability: C17
FORWARD CAB
• Two-person, passenger seat with
SCBA provisions
• Intercom
• Heating and air conditioning system
• Firefighter radios
CREW QUARTERS
• Four-person seating
• Four SCBA seatbacks
• Intercom
• Heating and air conditioning system
• Firefighter radios
FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
• 1,000 gpm (3800 lpm) single-stage
Darley pump, driven by a Deutz 200hp
diesel engine
• Two 2.5-inch (6.35 cm) outlets (left side)
• Two 2.5-inch (6.35 cm) outlets (right side)
• Two 60-gallon (228 liter)
polypropylene plastic foam cells
• Class B foam system (liquid fuels)
• Class A foam system (wildland and structure)
• Pump and foam controls inside cab
• Pierce galvanneal steel fire body
• 1,000-gallon (3785 liter) water tank
• Hose capacity: 400 feet (121.92 m) of
1-3/4" (4.45 cm); 1,200 feet (365.76 m)
of 3" (7.62 cm); 400 feet (121.92 m) of
2.5" (4.45 cm) DJ hose
• Roof turret/monitor and front bumper
turret/monitor controls in cab
• 500 gpm (1892 lpm) roof turret/monitor
• 250 gpm (946 lpm) bumper turret/monitor
• Under-truck foam nozzles
• Windshield deluge system
• Two 1.5" (5.71 cm) preconnects in the hosebed
• LED lighting
• Two hard suction hoses
• Six air bottle compartments
• Ladders: one 24-foot (7.31 m) two section
ladder, one 14-foot (4.26 m) roof ladder
• One 10-foot folding ladder
• Electric ladder rack
• 15 kw hydraulic generator
• Telescoping lights
• TNT rescue tools
• Various saws
• Air-lifting bag kit
• Extrication equipment
• Wildland tools
• Nozzles
• EMS equipment

Tactical fire fighting water tender news stories

Tactical water tender stationed at Fort Carson Fire

Vehicles engineered to support Tactical Fire Fighting Trucks

Pierce Awarded Contract To Build New Water Tenders For U.S. Army
JUNE 27, 2006, Appleton, Wis.
– Pierce Manufacturing Inc. has been awarded a low rate initial production contract by the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) for the production of four Oshkosh® Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) platform-based Water Tender (HEWATT) vehicles. The vehicles will be delivered in December 2006 and January 2007.

The trucks are designed to provide structural and airfield crash-rescue support alongside the Pierce® Tactical Fire Fighting Truck (TFFT). The HEWATT is engineered to operate over varied terrain, ranging from firm ground to soft soils, and under extreme conditions. The HEWATT water tender is built to support the TFFT while providing supplementary fire suppression capabilities.

"This contract signifies a significant step in our growing relationship with TACOM in our ability to provide new product and meet the military’s needs,” said Jim Parker, vice president government sales and homeland security at Pierce Manufacturing. "The new water tenders are also an excellent example of the shared technologies employed by Pierce and our parent company Oshkosh Truck Corporation to build a vehicle that delivers tremendous performance and outstanding value."

The HEWATT Water Tenders are each equipped with a 2,500 gallon integrated water tank, Detroit Diesel 455 hp electronic engine, two-person seating, 8’ x 8’ axle configuration, Oshkosh two-speed transfer case, Allison five-speed automatic transmission, bolt together wheels and a corrosion protection upgrade package.

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Truck Corporation [NYSE: OSK], is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, mini-pumpers, elliptical tankers, and homeland security apparatus. In addition, Pierce designs its own foam systems and was the first company to introduce the Side Roll Protection™ System to fire apparatus. To learn more about Pierce, visit www.piercemfg.com.

Water tender - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Water tender
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A water tender is a specialized firefighting apparatus designed for the sole purpose of transporting water from a water source to a fire scene. Water tenders are capable of drafting water from a stream, lake or hydrant.

This class of apparatus does necessarily not have enough pumping capacity to power large hose lines (like a fire engine), though it utilizes a smaller pump to draft from bodies of water. Water tenders are used when there is not a working fire hydrant within reach of other fire equipment, or a water tender gives a possibility to supply the engine(s) with a very rapid connection. Most water tenders are designed to carry loads of 1000 gallons (approx. 3800 litres) or more. Some may carry upwards of 5000 gallons (more than 20 000 litres) of water - with a trailer even more.

Typically water tenders support engines and/or trucks like aerials in fires. Water tenders can be used also in chemical accidents, to clean highways after collisions, or pump water in floods. Some water tenders carry fire fighting equipment and crew resembling more an engine. These water tenders are able to operate relatively independently. As the most ultimate solutions some water tenders really combine a fire engine and water tender. This kind of unit may have seats for up to 6 firefighters, a water tank of more than 3000 gallons (approx. 11 000 litres), and basic equipment for fire fighting and rescue. This kind of solutions are comprehended e.g. in rural areas, where a fire engine (with rescue equipment) and water tender are supported by a combined engine/water tender unit in overlapping fires or accidents.

Very light water tenders are sometimes used in forest fires. For example, a small thank of 265 gallons (1000 litres) is carried by a cross-country vehicle to extinguish smouldering stubs on rough terrain. Some water tenders may carry various kind of hoses utilized in forest, building, or industrial fires. Some tenders carry also foaming agents, and extinguishing powders or gases. Sometimes these materials are carried in very specialized, separate units like hose trucks and powder trucks etc. Specialized Airport Crash Tenders are used at airports to carry larger amounts of water and foaming agents

Water Tender from NWCG Glossary of Wildland Fire Terminology

1. Any ground vehicle capable of transporting specified quantities of water.