Testimonials
What fire chiefs, instructors and apparatus builders say about the Fireman's Friend valve.
Straight from the fire service
This valve is something we have needed in the fire service for as long as I have been in the fire service, and that's over 40 years!
We are filling our 1,250-gallon tanker a full minute faster with the Fireman's Friend 4-inch valve, compared with the slow-close valve installed on the tank. We plan to retrofit all of our tankers with Fireman's Friend valves.
We save at least 30 seconds on every turnaround!
One person can fill the tank easily: open the hydrant, fill the tank and disconnect. That eliminates time, and time is of the essence when you are fighting a fire.
This is the best fill valve built today!
This valve makes it quicker to fill the tank because you don't have to turn off another valve. You just kill the water at the source, you immediately lose pressure on the intake or hose, and you can disconnect easily. The valve is freeze-resistant; the entire tank would have to freeze first. It's mounted in the tank, which prevents hazards for firefighters, and you can adjust it without moving any part of the valve from the apparatus.
This valve is less stressful on tanks than any other fill valve on the market!
All forces on the valve and tank are nullified by the clever design of the valve. It almost totally eliminates any stress on the tank during the filling procedure.
Fire departments all over the country are experiencing the 'little valve that could.' It is so simple, but it makes such a significant difference in the fire service. The bottom line is that this valve enables firefighters to get water from the source to the fire faster and with less hazard.
See the difference on your tankers
We're happy to talk through which valve fits your tankers and pumpers. Call or email us and we'll get back to you.