Just talked to one of the guys I know at Rainbow in White Oak.
They opted for no pump in order to keep the overall weight of the vehicle down. There are a few places where residences sit not too far off the roadway, but apparatus would have to cross a small bridge with a low weight limit over a creek to get to it. Plus, it sounded like the acquisition was partly in response to the accident with their Rescue-Engine. The accident happened while trying to access a more remote location on a narrow access road. The shoulder gave way under the weight of the vehicle and the unit layed over on its side.
So, one of the primary uses for it will be accessing these properties and relying on a regular apparatus to pump thru them.
They opted for no pump in order to keep the overall weight of the vehicle down. There are a few places where residences sit not too far off the roadway, but apparatus would have to cross a small bridge with a low weight limit over a creek to get to it. Plus, it sounded like the acquisition was partly in response to the accident with their Rescue-Engine. The accident happened while trying to access a more remote location on a narrow access road. The shoulder gave way under the weight of the vehicle and the unit layed over on its side.
So, one of the primary uses for it will be accessing these properties and relying on a regular apparatus to pump thru them.
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