Interior Pump Panels

[firedude 985]

Other than in the arctic circle or in antarctica, why choose an interior pump panel? Rosenbauer offers this costomized interior wrap-a-round pump panel on the T-Rex chassis...

Photo Courtesy of Rosenbauer America

I see some serious issues with this setup. I've seen plenty or top-mount enclosed pump panels but non like this. What are your thoughts on interior pump panels?

[Reliance 29]

Other than in the arctic circle or in antarctica, why choose an interior pump panel? Rosenbauer offers this costomized interior wrap-a-round pump panel on the T-Rex chassis...

Photo Courtesy of Rosenbauer America

I see some serious issues with this setup. I've seen plenty or top-mount enclosed pump panels but non like this. What are your thoughts on interior pump panels?

If you live in Canada or the Midwest in the winter, it would keep the operator dry and warm to do his work. You don't have to live in the Arctic or Antarctic to have snow and cold weather.

[Guest alsfirefighter]

Just like everything else...if you train with it...know its strengths and weaknesses....you can make it work the best you/it can. Interesting concept...I can see pros and cons.

[drgripsthrowawaytowel 72]

I like feeling the weight and pressure of the supply line... I'm out

[wraftery 1,275]

You need another person to hump and connect the hose while you sit in front of this huge console. Chances are he's only supplying one line. That equals 1 throttle and 1 gate.

[Guest alsfirefighter]

I like feeling the weight and pressure of the supply line... I'm out

Same here...and its what I teach...always have my leg on it when initially charging lines. You generally can feel it, long before you'll see or hear a drop in pressure.

[x635 4,066]

Awesome! I love it!

[signal30 22]

I NEED MORE WATA' CAPTON'!!!! ok, Scotty was Scottish, I know...but happy St. Patty's day anyways...