Friday, September 10, 2021

Fire trucks take pressure testing

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Five of the community’s fire trucks were tested for performance standards earlier this week. 

Pictured are Jason Hurley, who is assistant chief at Caldwell Springs Volunteer Fire Department and engineer at the Crittenden County Volunteer Fire Department, and Tim Rice of Benton, who works for Fire Specialty Equipment. 

The company tested water pump pressures and engine factors such as temperature and oil pressure and all of the gauges. A fire truck’s hose needs to blast somewhere around 200psi. 

Fire engines must be checked and certified every year.