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How many gallons of water does it take to put out one gallon of -Jet A- fuel on fire?
You do not use water to extinguish fuel fires. Water will only spread it.
How much does a 100 ft section of 5 inch in diameter fire hose weigh with water?
It is an accepted fire service understanding that 5" Large Diameter Hose (LDH) will hold 1 gallon/ft. On average a 100' section of 5" empty weighs 110 lbs. With water weighing 8.33 lbs/gal. a 100' section of LDH filled with water will weigh approximately 944 lbs.
A fire truck holds 750 gallons of water The hose is administering 4.17 gallons of water per second How many minutes will it take you to empty your truck?
You must divide 750 by 4.17 which gives you 179.86 (rounded up). This is how many seconds it will take. Then you must divide 179.86 by 60 because there are 60 seconds in a minute. The Answer is 2.99 minutes. About three minutes.
Do the fire dept fill your pool in SC?
You should go back to school. That is my answer
What is the most common length of a fire hose section?
50 feet
How many gallons of water to fill a 2 inch fire hose?
A standard fire hose is 50 feet long. A hose this length with a 2-inch radius grants about 4.36 cubic feet. This volume holds 32 gallons of water.
How many gallons of water does a fire truck hold?
it can hold anywhere from 750-1000 gallons of water
How much does a 100 ft section of 2.5 inch in diameter fire hose weigh with water?
That section of hose holds 25.5 gallons of water when it's full, which weighs about 213 pounds. To that, add the weight of the empty hose, which I don't know.
How much water can a fire engine carry?
Some smile engines like a brush truck may only have a few hundred gallons of water. Large tanker trucks may carry thousands of gallons of water to a fire.
How many gallons of water is wasted on a broken fire hydrant?
Lots, but how can you measure it
What is it called when helicopters drop water onto a fire?
many can drop about 200 gallons, but it is usually fire retardant rather than water
Where can you buy water to fill up your pool?
Sometimes the local fire department will fill pools. Most fire departments have those big tanker trucks filled with water, A donation always helps.
How many gallons of water is in a 2.5 inch fire hose fifty feet long?
A 2.5 inch fire hose has a capacity of approximately 60 gallons per 100 ft. Therefore, a 50 ft hose would hold around 30 gallons of water.
Where do you get the water to fill above ground pool?
hose or some places the local fire dept will come and fill it for you for a donation
How much fire can 1.25 gal of water put out?
The amount of fire that 1.25 gallons of water can put out depends on various factors such as the size and intensity of the fire. Generally, 1.25 gallons of water might be able to extinguish a small fire or help control a larger fire until more water or additional firefighting measures can be deployed. It's important to note that using water to fight fires should be done cautiously and in accordance with safety protocols.
How much water to put out a fire?
The amount of water needed to extinguish a fire depends on various factors, including the fire's size, type, and location. Generally, a fire can require anywhere from a few gallons to hundreds of gallons of water. It's essential to assess the situation and use enough water to cool the flames and surrounding materials effectively. Firefighters often use the "rule of thumb" of applying at least 10-20 gallons per minute for structural fires, but this can vary widely based on the specific circumstances.
Why are fire engines big and bulky?
they carry an assortment of tools and can carry hundreds of gallons of water.
