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Originally Posted by fullmonty
You're right, really you could accomplish the job with a F350, a small pump with CAFS. So we're talking like 200 Gallons of water and 15 gallons worth of Foam and a compliment of rescue tools. The GTR is quick but can't really be described as a quick attack pumper. Once you get some man power there and working it will buy enough time for a larger rescue truck to get on scene. I don't know much more about the ring aside from it being in Germany but I would guess there has to be some hydrants throughout the course. But if there isn’t any we’re just talking a car fire and an engine can’t be that much further behind bringing more than enough water. The only time you’ll run into a water supply issue is if you have a large pileup and everything is burning. So yes the GTR is a little impractical as a firefighting vehicle, but it’s still a pretty cool little set up. I don’t think I’ll be pressing my chief to run off and talk to the town into buying one.
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Agree with everything you said except CAFS. It is over rated!!!