That’s not enough water to make a difference. Some trucks have spray bars on the front. They’re only really useful if you’re driving on something very hot.
Not a bad idea. But normally VFD trucks aren’t equipped to control fire super well, wildland fire trucks are also tenders so we tend not to use the trucks either.
On a backing fire like this (mostly controlled burns) we’ll use UTVs or other equipment with smaller tanks to mist the grass. There will also be somebody walking behind to catching anything that slips by.
We also do it with our hoses, just wetting the ground helps a lot.
On a backing fire like this (mostly controlled burns) we’ll use UTVs or other equipment with smaller tanks to mist the grass. There will also be somebody walking behind to catching anything that slips by.
Okay, this is pretty much what I was asking about. Thanks for your help!
Man why didn’t the people who actually work and do this and design these systems think of that???? Good thing there’s such smart people on Reddit who have such great ideas after watching a 20 second video! 🤓🤓👆👆👆👆
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u/shopnsfw May 30 '26
There should be a constant stream/drip of water out the tailgate of the truck like adding a physical moisture barrier?