Water Handling Equipment Guide - National Wildfire Coordinating ...

WATER DELIVERY COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
Hose Dispensers and Storage
b. Travis pack
The device shown here is used to
assemble the Travis hose pack (see 3.e.).
Step-by-step procedures for packing the
Travis hose pack are available.
5. Trays
Hose trays are used to contain and store fire
hose neatly so that when needed the trays can
be dispensed efficiently with a minimum of
time. Capacity can be up to 2,000 feet of hose,
depending on the type of hose and the engine
size. The trays are custom made to suit the
engine. The advantages of trays are that they
can be assembled before loading on the
engine and additional standby trays can be
made ready. Trays are usually made of wood,
aluminum, or expanded metal. Duckboard
floors prevent mildew and reduce abrasion
damage. In addition to hose trays on engines,
hose trays can be used on specialized
vehicles such as hose trucks and hose trailers.
Many variations are in existence, and
commercial sources are available.
Written material and training CD:
USDA Forest Service
Prescott National Forest
Henry Y.H. Kim Fire Center
2400 Melville Drive
Prescott, AZ 86301
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