1st post. FF/EMT for 5 years, vol./paid guy. If this subject has been covered please let me know where to look. I'm looking for info/operating techniques used by FD's that regularly operate in sub freezing temps. Our SOP in the winter is to have all pumps dry in house, roll w/ dry pumps and flow water as needed. I'm familiar w/ always having a little water trickling from the hose when not actively flowing water on fire to avoid nozzle freezing. Do you roll w/ dry pumps? Has tank to pump ever frozen en route? Do you have tips/tricks/suggestions for draining the pump when you get back to the house. We responded to MVA last night w/ -22 temps, did not flow water. Once back in service it took 1 hour for the drains to warm enough to drain the pump. Also if you drain your pump/valves/drains after every call do you expect the pump to stay dry or does the tank leak a little water into the pump? Our average winter temps are 20 degrees F.+-. It hasn't been above -10 for 2 days.
More later and thanks,
M21
More later and thanks,
M21
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