Patterson Creek Tanker 35 is mounted on a Frieghtliner 108SD Chassis. (Photos courtesy of Patterson Creek Fire Department)

Patterson Creek (WV) FD Adds Vacuum Tanker to Fleet

Vacuum tankers are not a new concept in rural water supply but are not well known in today’s fire service.

Fire Apparatus of the Day: May 6, 2024

Check out this Brock-Dennis Fire Department ESD #9, Weatherford, TX, pumper-tanker by Firovac.

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Jan. 11, 2024

Check out this Lead (SD) Volunteer Fire Department pumper-tanker by Firovac.

Fire Apparatus Showcase: December 2023

Delivery of the Month: KME—Warren (RI) Fire Department pumper.

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Photo of the Day: March 12, 2021

The Oak Hill Fire Department in Morgantown, North Carolina, recently received this Firovac pumper-tanker.

Photo of the Day: February 21, 2020

Chesterfield VFD, Oakdale, CT, Tanker. International HV613 cab and chassis; International A26 475 HP engine; Darley PSP 1,250 gpm/Fruitland 500; Firovac polished aluminum vacuum 2,600-gallon tank.

Photo of the Day: November 18, 2019

Grafton (MA) Volunteer Fire Department vacuum tanker-pumper. Spartan Gladiator cab and chassis; Cummins X15 505-hp engine; Darley PSP 1,500-gpm pump; 3,000-gallon polished aluminum vacuum water tank