I had the opportunity recently to review pictures from several rural fires in which portable pumps were used, and that prompted me to do a more thorough review of their operation. Portable pumps are a ...

This webcast prepares pump operators to use a variety of techniques including tools, job aids, and pointers to ensure the proper flow and pressure while operating a pump during fireground operations.

Converting mechanical energy to fluid form provides the "muscle" in a fluid-power system. The power source is the key element in a fluid-power system. In a pneumatic system the power source is an air ...