An arrangement of pipe permanently connected to a water source other than a piped, pressurized water supply system that provides a ready means of water supply for firefighting purposes and that utilizes the suction capability of fire department pumpers. (from FIREWISE)
a non-pressurized, low-cost pipe system installed along the bank of a body of water
a non-pressurized pipe system permanently installed in existing lakes, ponds and streams that provides a suction supply of water to a fire department tank truck
a non-pressurized pipe system that is permanently installed in an existing lake, pond or stream to allow a fire truck to pump water to a rural fire scene
a non-pressurized pipe that's installed at a pond, lake, stream, or cistern, and is used to pull water by suction into a water tender
a non-pressurized system that allows crews to draft water out of a pond or stream into the tanker truck
Permanent devices with fire engine threads attached to expedite drafting operations in locations where there are water sources suitable for use in fire suppression (e.g., piers, wharves, bridges over streams, highways adjacent to ponds). Permanently installed supply private fire pumps which depend upon suction sources. Also called suction pipe.
A fire hydrant with a valve located at the bottom of the barrel, near the water main. The barrel of the hydrant remains dry until used. The prevents the hydrant from freezing in sub-zero temperatures.
Permanently installed pipe that has pumper suction connections installed at static water sources to speed drafting operations.