Pumper Truck
Fire Trucks will always be exciting to little boys
The first fire truck was a Steam Engine in 1655. It was able to shoot water up to 40 feet. Colonial homes were required to have a bucket of water of the front step in case of a fire. Known as the bucket brigade, fire fighters would throw buckets of water onto the fire. 1719 saw fire trucks growing in numbers through communities. The first fire department in the United States was established in 1737. They did not purchase fire trucks until 1943.
There are three kinds of fire trucks. The pumper is the most common. They are usually used for kids to explore during Fire Prevention Programs. These trucks are often called to car accidents in case the cars catch on fire. Most are about 30 feet long. They don’t hold large amounts of water, but enough to put out small fires. The tanker truck is also about 30 feet long. It holds about 1,000 gallons of water. The tankers are always full of water, ready to be dispatched in a moments notice. The ladder truck has the folded down extension ladder on the top. The ladder is 100 feet long. The end of the ladder holds a bucket that firefighters get in to reach high areas. They not only put the fire out here, but rescue people and pets. Generally 2 or 3 people can fit in the bucket at one time.
Fire trucks are bright red in color to make the easily to spot. When trying to get to a fire, they turn on their sirens. It is believed the combination of the red color and the sound will inform people where they are, so they can safely move out of the way. Time is a very important factor for being able to save lives and reduce the damage from fires. Traffic can be a nuisance when trying to get to the source quickly.
Technology has made fire truck equipment easier and faster to use. Pumps, hoses, connectors, and valves are all important parts of the equipment. They faster they pump and the more water that can be distributed at one time, the more efficient the efforts to put out the fire will be.
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does anyone from east Tx know about oilfield jobs?
I am looking (for my husband) for a pumper or well watcher job. Are these the correct job titles? What companies hire for these types of jobs? He has worked for the last 3yrs as a salt water truck driver. He would now like to go into a pumper or well watcher job. If you know of any can you please give company names and towns. Thanks
We live in Henderson area and aparently the ladies up there dont know what a pumper or well watcher is.
I live in western Louisiana and know a little about some people that are pumpers. Most of them in this area and in Texas and Oklahoma work for themselves. They may keep track of a lot of wells for several different companies in a certain area. Most of them that I know had an inside track and knew about how to work on them to keep them flowing and producing. About the only thing I could tell someone trying to break into it is maybe try to work for someone who is a full time pumper in a different area for a while and learn what all needs to be done and gain the experience. Then maybe try to go to work on your own. I do know that it pays very well and there are a lot of tax benefits. Sorry I couldn't help you more. Good luck.