High-Pressure vs. High-Volume Portable Pumps: Which Does Your Department Need?

High-Pressure vs. High-Volume Portable Pumps: Which Does Your Department Need?

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A high-pressure portable fire pump is engineered to push water through hose at higher PSI. A high-volume portable fire pump is engineered to move a...
Electric Start vs. Pull Start Portable Fire Pumps: Which Should You Buy?

Electric Start vs. Pull Start Portable Fire Pumps: Which Should You Buy?

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Electric start and pull start are the two ways a gas-powered portable fire pump's engine gets started. Electric start uses a battery and starter mo...
Skid-Mounted vs. Portable Fire Pumps: What's the Difference?

Skid-Mounted vs. Portable Fire Pumps: What's the Difference?

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A portable fire pump ships on a carry-style frame that firefighters can lift and move by hand. A skid-mounted fire pump bolts or straps into a fixe...
Portable Fire Pump Maintenance and Off-Season Storage Checklist

Portable Fire Pump Maintenance and Off-Season Storage Checklist

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Portable fire pump maintenance is the routine of post-use cleaning, periodic function testing, and off-season storage prep that keeps a gas or dies...
How to Choose a Portable Fire Pump: A Buying Guide

How to Choose a Portable Fire Pump: A Buying Guide

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A portable fire pump is a self-contained, engine-driven pump a firefighter can carry to a water source and use to draft, transfer, or pressurize wa...