1. Tank Selection and Placement:
- Appropriate Size:
- Choose tank sizes that match the department’s needs and the capacity of their tanker trucks.
- Consider the potential for large-scale fires and the required water volume.
- Strategic Placement:
- Place tanks on level, stable ground to prevent tipping.
- Position tanks for easy access by tanker trucks and attack engines.
- Consider traffic flow and potential hazards when selecting a location.
- Tank types:
- Familiarization with the departments tanks, whether they are frame tanks, or folding tanks, is very important.