.01 Engines
The triple combination or "TRIPLE" (as it is commonly called) is the basic firefighting apparatus. The term "triple combination" (Figure 1 indicates that this apparatus has three components; water tank, high capacity water pump, and hose. The triple can be found as a one-piece engine company or as two engines assigned to a Task Force station. L.A.F.D. triples have. series-parallel main pumps of varying capacities; 1,000 gpm, 1250 gpm, 1500 gpm, and 2000 gpm at 150 psi. Depending upon the area served, this apparatus may carry a combination of any or all of the following sizes of hose; 31/2", 21/2", 13/4", 11/2" and 1". The water tank carrying capacity ranges from 300 gallons to 500 gallons.
The triple can be found as a one-piece engine company or as two engines assigned to a Task Force station. L.A.F.D. triples have. series-parallel main pumps of varying capacities; 1,000 gpm, 1250 gpm, 1500 gpm, and 2000 gpm at 150 psi. Depending upon the area served, this apparatus may carry a combination of any or all of the following sizes of hose; 3-1/2", 2-1/2", 1-3/4", 1-1/2" and 1". The water tank carrying capacity ranges from 300 gallons to 500 gallons.
shiuld we add 4" hose?
no more 3 1/2" hose. I will double check with the shops.