See Figure 2 for a more high-tech quint layout. Many manufacturers place a gun on each side of the aerial device. That allows instant water off either side. Other quints have plumbed and portable guns for increased versatility. Figure 2 shows a more capable quint.
Many rural departments face staffing and training-time limitations.
Their solutions have to be unusual. CAFS is the ultimate fire knockdown tool, reducing water consumption while maximizing fire absorption. See Figure 4. Flows from 300 to 2,000 gpm are available, depending on the length of the lay. Figure 5 shows the thoughtful configuration of its engines.