Patent ID: 8312935
Filing Date: 2012-11-20
Classification: A62C

Abstract:
1. An apparatus used for firefighter training in conjuncture with a fire engine, comprising: a frame; a storage tank mounted to said frame; a fire hydrant mounted proximate said frame; wherein said fire hydrant is fluidly connected to said storage tank; a pump mounted proximate said frame; wherein said pump is fluidly connected to said storage tank to supply pressurized water to said fire hydrant for transferring water out of said storage tank; and at least one water intake fluidly connected to said storage tank for transferring water within said storage tank; at least one supply pipe fluidly connecting said water pump to said fire hydrant; wherein said at least one water intake includes an assist pipe for directly fluidly connecting said at least one water intake to said at least one supply pipe; wherein said at least one water intake includes a fill pipe branching off of said assist pipe for directly filling said storage tank; wherein said at least one water intake includes a first valve for controlling water flow through said assist pipe and a second valve for controlling water flow through said fill pipe.