Wildland fire tender
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Fire tenders are generally equipped with associated fire station equipment including required number of breathing apparatus, first aid kits, telescopic ladders, heat resisting fiber glass blankets, overall suits, electrically insulated rubber hand gloves, fireman’s axes with insulated handle, fireman’s helmets made of fiber glass, leather belt and pouch for axe, etc.
| Type | Capacity | Flow | Crew size minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5000 US gal (18,927.1 l) | 300 USgal/min | 2 |
| 2 | 2500 US gal (9,463.5 l) | 200 USgal/min | 2 |
| 3 | 1000 US gal (3,785.4 l) | 200 USgal/min | ? |
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