Check & Bleeder Valve fire dex Wildland firefighters can draft water

Wildland firefighters can draft water from a natural water source using suction or ejector drafting

WAIST - Measurement at natural waist

FEATURES OF CASCADE HOE-SHOVELS

CHEST - Measurement around the fullest part of chest

Interior zipper flap to prevent direct contact with the body

Check & Bleeder Valve fire dex Wildland firefighters can draft waterThe Check and Bleeder Valve is a valuable tool when using portable pumps that are pumping to higher elevations. The valve is attached to the discharge of the pump. When the pump is shut down, a clapper valve closes and holds the water in the elevated hose line. When the pump is restarted, the Bleeder Valve is opened. This allows the pump to be started without back pressure from the hose line. When the engine reaches full speed, the bypass valve is