Winter Water Supply Operations- 2.09.10

Winter Water Supply Operations - February 9th, 2010

 While almost the entire state of Pennsylvania was under winter storm warnings, West Mead #1 viewed the poor weather conditions as an opportunity to improve our ability to establish water supplies efficiently.  15 members along with 28-12 and 28-13 traveled to the Springs Road access for Tamarak Lake.  Once at the site, members briefly reviewed winter water supply and established a draft with two portable pumps.  After using both an ice auger and chainsaw, members set up the 500 gpm and 250 gpm portable pumps.  Water was then delivered to the portable Blitzfire monitor and recycled back onto the ice surface several hundred feet away.  The operation was broken down and set back up several times for additional practice. While not a pleasant evening to be outside for 2 hours, our members left the site knowing that if they have the ability to set up in the wind, snow, and darkness - they have the ability to set up anytime. 

Water battles at West Mead #1's Alden Street station