I Built the Pumper Truck!!!!! Master Chief is Alive!!!

[@kevindevine3395]

Matt I've been a firefighter for over 35 years, what you need is a 1" hose reel commonly known as a booster line or a trash line that will solve all your problems it's a hard line so it won't kink it's on a reel so you can just roll it up and pull out what you need

[@Gmpro02]

this needs more upvotes and replies so it makes it farther up the list of comments and gets seen

[@RIZZ0B]

Great advice

[@clayrog6405]

You need a water cannon mounted up top. The 1" reel will work well for your use also.

[@bubbapearson751]

Booster line is the way to go !!!

[@tomlordtom]

Dang good advice.

[@JamieR1234]

Hey Matt, Firefighter here as well. Couple of notes. Stop by your local firehouse and see what they have to say. They will help you for sure. 1) Most important, make sure you get a tank with baffles or keep that thing 100% full or you will end up flipping offroad. 2) You can get away with a way smaller hose as well. Most wildland hose is 1" in diameter soft hose. Most structural hose is 1 3/4". For reference I did the math, for a 95 gpm nozzle you'd need to be pumping roughly 130-150 psi at the pump into the hose. 3) definitely plumb yourself a manifold off of the pump. You want numerous valves with numerous options. Anytime the pump is running you want a tank return line to recirculate water so the pump doesn't overheat or wear. you can hear how unhappy it is when you close the nozzle. This will also allow you to have another valve to have your nozzle that you wanted at the pump as well as another valve for a hose reel. 4) Hose reel is definitely the way to go for convenience but having regular hose has its benefits as well. Research how to fold it any you will be set. Tons of ways to store and deploy it easily. 5) Throw the pistol grip off of the nozzle. You want to get that thing out in front of you so you can swing it around. Having the pistol grip makes your tendency to keep it close in to your body which makes it harder. 6) we don't use cam lock in the fire service but I don't have any experience on it. I would switch to hard plumbing for everything between the tank and the pump though and keep the hard suction to refill from a pond or pool.

[@maxlynn269]

Oh man I really wish more people would like this so he sees it

[@PlainStraightShooter]

I agree and I am not a fire fighter, but I have messed with plenty of spray rigs and used a lot of trash pumps. No offense Matt, but we call those trash pumps. I agree above but you could just T in your outlet and valve the 1.5 fire hose and keep spooled. use the other as the 1 inch like talked about above. Cam locks will work okay with your set up and leave you a out for water out of a pond, just use a big suction with screen so you don't get a lot of mud or trash. Your going to hate that tank not baffled and yes black would be a lot better.

[@noahsnarleynvideos5826]

I can speak to the cam locks. I work for a utilities construction company so we use pumps and hoses a lot for wellpoints, and other types of drainage. We have cam locks on all of our hoses and don’t have problems with it. Just make sure there’s a gasket in the female end when you hook them up and that there isn’t a bunch of mud on the mating surface because that might inhibit the cams from locking.

[@d.a.s.s4614]

Another firefighter here. Definitely good advice here. Would also agree that trashline/ brush line on a reel in 1" is probably best way to go with multiple port options. Not 100% sure but thought that was a cloth jacket hose. Make sure you dry those out after getting them wet.

[@cdnroofer]

This is the best advice and explanation out of everyone’s two cents in the comments. I’m not saying other people are wrong or right, but you took the time to point out and explain why. Love it. Thanks for your comment, and teaching me a few things. Cheers from Oshawa Ontario Canada

[@gcmedic325]

Fire Chief in SE Arizona. I’m cleaning out our firehouse storage. I know I’ve got that booster reel and hose I can GIVE you. I also have some couplings and appliances to help with your build! You’re off to a good start.

[@staticgameslevi]

This needs to get higer up the list people willing to give stuff cuz they are fans are the best 💪

[@Derek-5515]

Very kind gesture

[@mariogoose7702]

Awesome

[@paulmoritz2240]

Email him for sure!

[@Kriklifeforever]

I'd be very disappointed if matt ignored this comment

[@Civvyphil]

Hey Matt. I’m a firefighter in Clovis NM. Huge fan of the channel. Lots of good comments on here. Keep the red hose. Just fold it how your local FD does. We use a (triple lay). Makes deployment 3x faster. Get a gated wye for the pump. That would allow a nozzle to be mounted on the bed of the truck for really fast fire attack. A mounted smooth bore nozzle would work well. Baffles for the tank would make driving it more safe. Filter for hard suction of lake is a good idea. Remember that having your own truck doesn’t mean you don’t need a Fire Departments help. Call them first. Then start your attack. Super cool build!!

[@89ludeawakening1]

Hey Matt, your truck's cab is in transport lock. You need to pull the pins to get the cab's air ride working.

[@isaiahwade1484]

Yep I hope he sees this comment.

[@89ludeawakening1]

@@JohnZ0805 maybe he'll see my comment. I'm sure he has no idea about it being locked.

[@89ludeawakening1]

@MMVPN Sports anytime I see someone with an MTV or LMTV, I look to see if the lock pins are in. A lot of people that get them and they don't know much about them, they don't even realize the cab has air ride and don't know to check the transport lock pins. I hope he sees it too because I know that truck is bouncing him all over the cab. Haha

[@adamsbackcountryliving]

he needs it to fit in the barn thats way its in transport mode

[@89ludeawakening1]

@@adamsbackcountryliving I highly doubt that. Has he said that?

[@hellandhighwater777]

Hey Mat, I'm a metal fabricator at a firetruck dealership in Florida and I have built some brush trucks. You should really plumb in a recirculation valve so that when your pump is running and you're not flowing water it will go back into your tank, that will keep you pump from overheating.

[@isaackrabill8621]

I was just going to say the same thing, I have a unit for my pickup with a reel and pump. You can use a bypass line back into the tank with a valve on it to regulate the bypass pressure.

[@brennancrumb835]

Pierce?

[@madhatte73]

came here to say this, recirc line is also useful for pressure control

[@markg1495]

Wouldn’t happen to be the factory near Ocala would it?!

[@1BigNateTV]

Mount it under the side of the bed of the truck so it's at chest height when your using it

[@larryparish5984]

MATT, "CAUTION", if that tank doesn't have baffles in it, you might not want to use it as a permanent option. With the water sloshing around in there, it could tip your truck over in rough terrain. Have a tank built from heavy aluminum diamond plate with baffles. And a lower profile that is spread out more over the bed of the truck. That set up you have will be very top heavy & dangerous on rough roads. And center the tank over the rear axle.

[@joeyrocha8070]

Good point

[@Acrophobia2]

Big brain

[@lukelubbers1867]

Wss looking for this tbh

[@jones5311]

Best thing he can do is keep if full.

[@kaiden47]

You can purchase baffle balls to place in the tank to stop this.

[@PhilipKloppers]

Hey Matt, from chatting with our local sugar cane farmers, I've picked up a few things over the years that may be useful: 1) Having the tank as close to the center of the wheels is better. 2) It might be a good idea to mount the tank across the bed rather than inline, and as far toward the cab as possible, and with the outlet toward the driver side. That way you can put an elbow and valve right up front as you get out to get the water on as fast as possible without having to run around to the other side or climb up on the bed to open the valve. 3) If you install the electric start on it, put the starter switch on the drivers side as well, for the same reason. If you keep the pull start, some motors let you unbolt the pulley cover and rotate it, so you might be able to pull start it from the ground if you can orient it to be reachable from the side of the bed. 4) With the outlet on the side, you can also tee off and put a faucet on the side. It's just a surprisingly useful addition to be able to get some water without having to start everything up. Small fires that are just starting might only need a bucket of water to extinguish. 5) With larger water tanks you definitely want to have baffles in the tank to prevent the mass of water moving around from moving the truck around. I'd imagine that's even more important with the tank sitting so high up. 6) With gas pumps it's a good idea to put a recirculation valve in to feed water back into the tank when the nozzle is closed. The flow of water through the pump serves as a coolant, and having the pump running without water moving can cause problems. (Electric pumps have pressure regulators that switch the pump off when there is no flow)

[@mosquitoswat1]

ATTENTION!! PULL START FROM THE GROUND...take off the screws around the starter rope coil, rotate the starter cage to be the right angle to start while standing on the ground, and put the screws back in...BAMMO! (Tip from Steve’s small engine repair, KZbin)

[@walkermediaworx]

Those Honda motors have easy to install electric start kits.

[@jefficusgunman5885]

shoot, i was gonna say invest in a key start

[@benthebuilder6934]

I also also was going to say get a electric starter😂

[@philb5593]

Good tip.

[@Nickerian91]

Just buy the electrical started or if you are looking for a cheap solution remove the cover and start it with a screwdriver.

[@StageRightvideo]

Points to consider: * learning hose handling is part of the job. * Fitting a discharge manifold will let you easily fit different size hoses and choose which one to use via quarter turn valves. * While rushing to put out any fire - Remember to call out the fire service too. You won't have enough water, hoses or ability to tackle a huge fire and will need the professional support. *You'll have fuel, engine, pump, etc fitted to that truck - so carry a pair of proper fire extinguishers too. * If the truck is on stand-by it Must have water ready too. There will be no time to top off its water tank when a fire is spotted. * Secure all loose equipment against movement with some quick release fittings and keep everything in regular places so you never have to search for anything. * Train as a fire fighter.

[@SheepdogSmokey]

THIS!

[@dashingriggs]

I think training for a fire fighter is a huge thing. its not just a small thing to do.

[@dustinmeier9753]

And because you'll need the tank filled and ready, install a sight glass and paint your tank black to cut down on algae growth.

[@braydenbretzel]

100% agree couldn't say it better!!! Use fuel stabilizer in the pump too.... gloves, pants, shirts, ect in case it gets a little out of control.... rakes/ shovels..... bleech the rank so algae doesn't form..... tons of stuff to consider.

[@Jamescritzer13]

Manifold is a must if you want different size hoses in my opinion then you’re not in a bind trying to switch out hoses in an emergency. You can leave all hoses hooked up as well

[@arizonametamorph6623]

You're going to find out very quickly that you need a tank with baffles in it. All of that water sloshing in the tank is going to make the ride...thrilling.

[@cpsencik04]

I thought the exact same thing when I saw it

[@thelosthorizons1]

If not baffles it needs to remain completely full at all times...

[@lawrencebeeler6273]

Yes I was thinking the exact same thing he starts running around the property with water and it's going to be sloshing around and he's going to have a hard time stopping

[@mattj630]

Yeah, if it’s half full, a ton of water going sideways will not be fun on a sideslope. Can get some perforated drain pipe, the black stuff on big rolls, and just stick a bunch in the tank. Will baffle it “ok” without taking up a ton of capacity.

[@joncat8519]

yeah an bigger

[@Kevin_the_minion8]

So a lot of brush trucks have a brush hose that is slightly smaller than your 2 1/2 inch hose. That should give you a little more pressure. The brush hose is also rigid and goes of a hose reel that mounts on the back of the truck.

[@tat-2-71]

Someone else already mentioned it but, yeah, you're gonna need to paint the tank or something. Sunlight shining into that clear tank is gonna cause algae to grow which can stop up your nozzles.

[@brendanleach8971]

Ok this is kind of weird but I used to pump algae at an algae lab while in college. It depends on the algae (which ones? Idk it was the highest paying job on campus and I didn't ask questions) some algae types can be thick and others aren't. I used pumps like this all the time to transfer the algae. I never had an issue in the year I worked there.

[@braskybill25]

@@brendanleach8971 no doubt that the pump can handle some algae. Did you use a nozzle on the other end or just a hose by itself? I'm not saying you are wrong or right. Just curious

[@grumpyoldman6767]

Bleach ftw

[@barrymccockinner842]

I clean swampy algae filled pools, pumps can handle algae no problem, I use harbor freight pumps to drain pools.

[@bluecookiemonster3]

Nozzle could likely clog he said, not pump

[@bryanb3778]

Without baffles in the tank, be cautious, baffles help to reduce the effect of weight sloshing in turns etc, which in turn can cause a roll over

[@frankensteinracing3520]

@WebCity Films baffle balls are the greatest things in unbaffled tanks some good sound advice

[@DanSheldon48]

Good call on the baffles sloshing water has a ton of force

[@georgejulien3286]

A full tank is really not an issue... a half tank on the other hand... 😂😂😂

[@mybackhurts7020]

I knew a guy that had one of those square water tanks and he had to slam on the brakes and it crashed his F350 cab

[@wilbur2255]

You need a different tank get one that is black so algae doesn't grow in your tank and make sure it has baffles so the water doesn't slosh around.

[@loganabrahamson2317]

Hopefully he sees this. This is a huge thing, unless you plan on keeping the tank empty.

[@jimlayton2510]

Have one like that at work algae is always a problem.Have to keep bleach in it or have it empty all the time.

[@laurentbeaulieu2446]

a quick fix can be bleach but not too much

[@TheRockFarm]

Fill it with wiffle balls to baffle it.

[@braydenbretzel]

@@TheRockFarm agreed

[@quintingraeff1660]

USAF Aircraft firefighter here. You have a good system going so far. Most rural brush trucks have a remote nozzle on the bumper to fix your hose issue. Your pump and tank will last you longer than you think but make sure and carry an extra fuel can with you. We use s stewie on one of the volunteer depts out here and the truck is a beast.

[@washingtontoler]

I am a volunteer firefighter and I really think that you are going to end up wanting a tank with baffles so that it doesn't slosh around so much and instead of the larger 2.5" hose, we only use 1.5" hose on a booster reel that makes it easy to put up and flows plenty of water for your common brush fires.

[@Jeffrey-Flys]

Ah.... but there’s your miscalculation.Y’all fight “common brush fires.” This truck is built for Demo-ranch brush fires!!!!! 😂

[@John_Conner222]

yep. People don't think about that. With a large tank sloshing around it can actually move the truck in unexpected ways when brake hard or turn hard.

[@megacookie9199]

Good man

[@michaelwesten]

There is no need for baffles if the water tank is 100% full, and it's not like he is in a rush to get ready to put out the next fire, when driving back with half a tank, and also just make sure there is a breather on top, so you don't implode the tank. Also make sure you truck is standing in a dry place, equipment that's standing dry is a lot more reliable, something like Romney huts are pretty affordable. I would also mount the fire/water pump under the bed of the truck for easy operation, and maybe have one on both sides of the truck, having a backup is never a bad thing.

[@meadowviewlawncarellc8079]

You should do a bypass line on the discharge side of the pump back into the tank, so when the hose nozzle is off and the pump engine is still running you’re aren’t dead heading the pump causing damage.

[@silnieuwland5686]

Exactly what I was planning to comment

[@covert767]

And it can double as the fill line when he's using the pump to fill the tank.

[@AwesomeGames56]

Would it be pressure activated?

[@overthehill1958]

Yes pressure relief like a power washer. He will burn up the pump.

[@josiah74]

@@AwesomeGames56 Yeah. You could attach something like the bleeder valves that you see on hydraulic systems. When the pressure gets high enough, the valve gets opened and releases the extra fluid into wherever.

[@mikestrong661]

Take it down to the local fire house and talk to them about all the questions. I’m sure they’ll have lots of answers from experience.

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

They'll be very forthcoming, It's in their interest for you to be safe.

[@johndavis1721]

You spitten facts

[@georgereiss998]

And they will be able to give you some training so you are less likely to die trying to put out a fire.

[@ahmed53938]

nah

[@Scott_C]

They also might help him source a water cannon for the cab turret mount.

[@calebdixon221]

From a firefighter - buy a floating strainer and a separate piece of hard suction hose to use for pulling water from a water source to fill your tank. Also can get a floating gas powered pump that could fill the tank while flowing water

[@peterplatt72]

If you are wanting to have the option to pump from a dirty water source like a lake or river you should also have a large filter to put on the hose or else you will pick up junk(fish,mud,plants) into your pump.

[@wipplewopple1876]

Junk, and possibly small creatures or fish.

[@ionstorm66]

You only need a strainer keep big stuff out.

[@lemonaid8678]

They make them screen cage things That goes on the end. Small particles won’t damage one of them pump.

[@raybship1]

Absolutely! Good call and maybe a float so the hose stays close to the surface

[@Notarobot310]

As well as a secondary hard line, otherwise how does the water go back in if you're already using it on the other side of the pump?

[@TheHunt-dq4vm]

For your truck I recommend 1inch hose, that's what we use for brush fires.

[@garrettbedford1795]

We fight with 1 inch hose we only carry 750 gallon so u have to preserve it as much as possible

[@Tech21101]

@@garrettbedford1795 A forestry head is great for preserving water, the one Matt has there will eat through water like nothing.

[@franksquicciarini1156]

Agree with this statement. Unless you have a steady water source, you want to preserve as much water as possible.

[@Hammer-vr7or]

Up here in New England my fire dpt. Uses 2 1/2 inch for brush and some forest fires

[@jacobrussell3800]

Plenty of homes were saved from kitchen fires and dryer fires by a good ole booster reel! Miss the days of getting in and getting water on it fast. Aggressive interior attacks have been pushed out by hitting it hard from the yard babys...

[@Jam_MG]

im just waiting for the news headline "texas man starts wild fire testing his new fire truck

[@criticaldamage8997]

😂

[@anthonyjack6536]

Lol

[@grg0823]

But as you read the article or as they report it on TV. Man who started wild fire single handedly puts it out after fire grows to 500 acres

[@riley5340]

Lol

[@0divide136]

oh no

[@Rusty.1776]

Just bring the whole rig by a fire house near you and let them give you advice on placement and product to use.

[@TheComputerCowboy]

This. Absolutely. Especially because they’d be thrilled to know he’s prepared to handle crap on his property without him burning down the whole countryside in the area. Less work for them to offer good advice than to be handling brush fires.

[@angryhoneybadger4189]

I'm sure someone that works there would know who he is too at least. I mean you would think so anyways lol

[@inflatablewolfie]

@@angryhoneybadger4189 Considering that many of them had to be there at some of his christmas tree bonfires, yeah, I would assume many of them know him!

[@joerock11bob45]

he should take it to a volunteer fire department they would love to help build a fire truck

[@atk9989]

Yea kinda confusing that he is asking the internet and not the local fire department that he knows.

[@camneal7012]

You need to get a filter so when you get water out lakes and stuff you don’t have to worry about fish and sticks getting in your tank

[@edgraves7098]

Working at a Marina we used similar pumps to pump out boats that were sinking. Yes you definitely need some kind of filter/strainer to keep stuff out of the pump. Also we used the cam lock fittings on all our pumps. Saltwater can cause problems with them if they aren't maintained however I doubt that would be a problem for you.

[@chad0856]

yep they make strainer baskets to hook on with a cam lock. Keeps the trash out

[@Derivs10]

Think about 4500lbs of water moving one direction in a turn, that tank is designed to sit in one spot in a shed or next to a house, you gotta combat the momentum with baffles.

[@michaelcervas6922]

Matt for the water suction from outside water source highly recommend that you get a filter to keep leaves and debris from your pump.

[@TheJordanRB]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate Lincoln's masterful camera work. He's gotten so good.

[@imtalented45]

I was literally thinking the same

[@mercetajs]

@@imtalented45 same lol

[@Grimjar]

I didn't even notice that!

[@jakieklassen5203]

@@imtalented45 hey

[@jakieklassen5203]

@@imtalented45 hey

[@davidreuter5955]

Mount the pump under the bed somewhere to make it easier. You could get an electric starter for the pump also.

[@DgkSilentMode]

That's what I was thinking, there's plenty of room for it too.

[@realnealsmith]

And it will allow him to gravity feed the fuel tank

[@nheyano]

Plenty of room and he knows a great welder to make a cage for it lol

[@phillyhillbilly436]

my thoughs exactly, should be easy enuf to do and free up bed space for other items he will figure out he needs

[@hollywoodredneck8565]

@@phillyhillbilly436 yeah like shovels and fire axes and stuff lmao

[@tompeavy8254]

Southwest Fire Dept member here. Glad to see you enjoying our former truck. Come by and see us any time you’re in the Auburn AL area.

[@blakewestwood8096]

Roll Tide!

[@corporal1139]

Matt, you should have got a tanks with internal baffles to keep the water from sloshing around and potentially rolling the truck in a turn. The pump is known as a trash pump. If your mostly worried about brush fires you should have got forestry hose which is much smaller than your 2 1/2 inch hose and way lighter or a booster reel like an earlier commenter said. Bottom line be very careful driving the truck when the tank has water in it.

[@jacobschmit2399]

War eagle!

[@motolifealways]

Also what will make the tank safer, would be a tank with Dividers like tanker trailers and trucks have, as that will eliminate alot of forward and backwards momentum of the water stored.

[@BoomerKeith1]

Gotta be cool that you're a viewer and get to see how the old truck ends up. Also, thank you for the work you do!

[@BarneySaysHi]

That pump definitely needs a return line to the tank for when it's idling, it does NOT sound happy!

[@Saluki388]

Exactly. It will be burned up in no time.

[@albaek790]

Those honda pumps can be fitted with an electric start, so you could have a Start button on the side and the pull cord as backup in the bed of the truck.

[@Saladdressing67]

Exactly what I was thinking. Electric start seems like it would make sense here

[@oscarbrsting954]

Dansker?

[@albaek790]

@@oscarbrsting954 Jep

[@oscarbrsting954]

@@albaek790 Hæhæ fed nok🤟😎

[@jacsta3618]

Matt, because it's a white/clear plastic tank, if it's not getting emptied very often you should chuck some bleach in the water to stop it getting green and full of algae. Don't need much and it's still safe if you need it for drinking water (it's what we do over here in little old NZ). Ps, if you do actually see this, I LOVE your videos!! You're an awesome dude!

[@scottjackson1636]

also painting it black helps

[@daleyoung7676]

Sodium hypochlorite degrades very quickly in sunlight and is corrosive, would be best to paint the tank.

[@the_retag]

Found a kiwi

[@TheCritterWindow]

I think you need a water pressure recycle valve back to the tank. It will prevent cavitation in the pump when the hose is off and the pump is running.

[@jeffmonson2073]

GIANT SLIP N’ SLIDE! Get a 100’ long sheet of visqueen and a few sand bags to weigh it down. Then find a nice grassy hill at a park and use the fire truck for a giant slip n’ slide. It is seriously so much fun!

[@mbarr691]

Matt, maybe take a trip to your local Fire Department and see if they have any tips for your setup

[@vaperainzero3886]

Thats a great idea

[@Darckstarchild]

My dad is firefigther in Perú he is now 70 years and serve 50 to the fire dep. I show this video and scream directly. WHAT THE HELL IS HE DOING 🤣 In spanish " que mierda esta haciendo?"

[@tyjones5019]

@@Darckstarchild Well dang it Samir, ask your dad what he recommends!!

[@bdrrobertson]

If you plan on leaving water in the tank you should have got a black tank because the clear one will allow sun light to shine through causing algae and other things to grow which much plug up the pump or hose

[@lilsolo68]

Will painting the tank work?

[@brandonpanozzo86]

@@lilsolo68 yes

[@Rico_71]

Does he need also some sort of baffles/compartments in the tank to avoid the water from sloshing too much while driving?

[@zachcapwell2811]

If you want to draft water out of a lake or body of water, I recommend having a strainer for the end of the hard suction line. Without that, particles and debris will get into your pump and you'll find that the pump wont work that well anymore.

[@tigertank4567]

its a trash pump they have no problem with crap in the water

[@johnmuricasmith8641]

He will get a quarter tank of mud and debris which will ruin not only the Fire fighting ability but damage the pump and the sprayer

[@wingspeshlish3187]

My father that passed away 3 years ago worked for Stewart’s and Stevenson for 30 years it’s good to see one of the trucks he help build

[@pghjpc]

You should mount the pump under the bed in front of one of the wheels so you can access and start it from the ground. It doesn't need to be up on the bed with the water tank. And put connections to fill the water tank down there too so you don't have to climb up to fill it every time

[@ryanmace100]

This is a great idea

[@SirOtterman]

I was thinking the same thing. That & put an electric start on the pump so you can focus on mounting it in a way that's best for the lines instead worrying about clearance for pull start. Mounting it under the bed would also allow you to plumb hard lines under the bed so they are safe/out of the way (leaving the bed behind the tank clear/usable if needed)

[@MikeStone1503]

Agreed

[@MikeStone1503]

@@SirOtterman I think you both are on the right track 👍

[@trystyngaffney825]

Hey Matt, I am a firefighter from Florida. I can tell you that you need what we call in the fire service a “Booster Line”. It kind of wraps up as a garden hose does. Although it’s about 1” hose. It should do exactly what you need it to do.

[@HondaRedWhiteAndBlue]

@F*СК MЕ - СНЕCK МY РR0FILЕ you seem nice

[@davidsanders1783]

bruh coments im a fire fighter from florida -2 girls are hiting you up

[@mammaletsplay5295]

Hey Matt, you should consider putting in a swimmer in the tank, that messures the waterlevel, to shut your pump of if the water level gets to low, because pumps dont like to run dry and you dont have to monitor your water level manually why hosing down. Recirculate your water to the tank while you are not hosing to prevent overheating your pump. If you want to pump in water from sa lake or stuff like that take a mesh with you for your succionhose that goes into the pond to prevent debree entering your pump, small stuff shouldnt be that much of a problem but a stick could damage your pump

[@alexanderchezem1932]

J's connect it cause if not it may get lost when u shit it off like fall in the pond or water soirce

[@mikeymorehead]

Water cannon on the side of the bed.

[@Brewdiss]

You have a very good Son there. He didn't even think about going after you with that hose. 🤘😎

[@ryanlightwood9074]

You know he probably thinking it or just spraying water straight up lol

[@BenCottman]

You really should have gotten a tank with baffles to keep the water weight shift down.

[@williamschratz7249]

Was thinking the same thing

[@Fannatic942]

This comment should be up!! Matt have to read this because weight shift of this much Of water si really bad

[@BenCottman]

@@Fannatic942 As a former apparatus driver, I have felt the effects of the water shift even with baffles and with none at all, it could flip a truck even the size of Matt's or break the mounting and roll off the truck destroying anything it falls on.

[@timm2020]

Just throw some baffle balls in the tank.

[@davidpeniston5351]

i'm *baffled* he didn't think of that hyuck hyuck hyuck...ok i'll see myself out

[@drimsey3527]

Hey Matt, I'm Vol Fire and one thing my department does is we keep a few metal rakes on our trucks to create a 2 foot gap of bare dirt from the burnt area and the non-burnt ground. this will eliminate the fire from spreading further. Awsome setup man hope this helps!

[@baileymuller2590]

Also known as a rake-hoe or MacLouds tool

[@scottychainsaw5866]

Extrremely underappreciated comment. I would have that thing loaded with any potentially useful tool for any scenario.

[@paytoncobb1548]

this kind of thing is useful for farms too. when burning sloughs we always disc at least 25 feet out to create a firegaurd.

[@stuartdubbs9605]

God it's a rush digging fire line during a rogue flame. You've never see fire travel faster, its terrifying

[@kdan3433]

A good leaf blower works so much better to cut a fire line Rakes do have their place though

[@aarontipton1981]

Matt, I'm a firefighter in Wisconsin and definitely have some ideas that might help. I messaged you earlier when you picked up the OG chief about best practices with wildland firefighting. Either way, I'd love to help in order to make this all easier for you and most of all safer. Well, good luck and hope to help.

[@beforetoday88]

I'm a volunteer firefighter for a small town in lower Alabama. We mostly deal with brush fires. That hose is meant to be an attack line. I wouldn't put a hose reel on it, however, I'd build a box a little lower than the bed to fold the hose in the box. I would also suggest putting a manifold in with a second hose coupling for a smaller line with a hose reel.

[@covert767]

Matt, when running a load on a truck or a trailer that is near your max of the vehicle you need to center the mass over the axle as much as possible. Otherwise you're going to flex the frame and it's going to break. Just like your old flat trailer did.

[@dancarlsen87]

Make sure your water tank is vented so you don’t collapse it in on itself.

[@gabeolguin6630]

Touching on what Jamie said, the 1 1/2 hose you have is primarily for structural fire “residential and or big buildings” booster hose is a soft hose that is used in the forestry service. This hose can be reeled up and is very easy to move around and manipulate. You’d be sacrificing some water pressure for it because it is not as big in diameter but it will far better useful for what you are using it for instead of the structural fire hose. Generally the 1” hose nozzles have “smooth bore” and is just a solid stream of water instead of your fog stream. Careful on water hammering your pump... I’m not to sure if booster line you have to care to much about it but to be safe and not damage your pump just close the nozzle a little slower that way your hose doesn’t burst or if damages your pump.

[@KingDavidtheRed1]

You, Sir, are 100% correct in everything you just said!

[@yakincubus]

Hey Matt. why don't you turn the water tank sideways on the back of the truck then you will be able to access the valve from the ground. then is it possible to mount the pump on the chassis in the same way the diesel tank fits, maybe on a pull out frame then you can have total access to the pump from the ground too. I agree with your idea for a hard body hose reel as well, much easier and quicker to deploy and retract. Awesome job buddy!

[@davidhinojosa9327]

When you are not flowing water with the engine running, you really need to install a relief valve on the discharge so the pump isn’t dead heading. The relief valve routes the flow back to the tank.

[@thomasgillis7632]

This is very important. Especially if you want to stop and start your discharging.

[@seanthompson6720]

you should connect a scuba tank up to your helmet when doing a burnout at cleetus and cars so you don't choke on the smoke again

[@thomasohanlon1060]

Yep remember the helmets for the trophy truck with the air hose connectors, perfect use.

[@JordanWalters123]

Gnarly electric fan would even help

[@BrokeWrench]

Little emergency scuba tanks that just hang down from the mouthpiece. Should last plenty long enough for the world's best burnouts

[@Thellbro]

When you know how to handle a ”soft” hose you’ll appritiate it much more than a hard hose. ALSO, I think you should take a class in firefighting, why not take the entire Bunker Branding staff for a CPR-class and combine it? Just saying. Please like this so Matt and Mere se this comment.

[@toxicplague6278]

I definitely agree on the cpr and firefighting class it’s a really good idea

[@Crimsontide1694]

Don’t fish for likes.

[@paddington1670]

@@Crimsontide1694 dont assume things.

[@youtubu124]

@@paddington1670 Its really not an assumption if the guy actually begs for likes.

[@inokkinimy1268]

Haaaa.... nice 1👍👍👍

[@cristophermorrison7574]

For your hose, get a 1 1/4" booster line. You can get a line a real off of an old firetruck. For splitting we use what's called a gated Y. Keep in mind with a fully loaded tank offroad, you will snap those straps in no time. Way too much weight. Also get some spanner wrenches for your fittings. And if you really want to get more fire aligned Get some Storz connectors to put everything together. If you want to keep the connector running off of the tank, drill a hole in the handle and put a push/pull rod in it that you can access from the side of the truck. Hope this helps.

[@CaptGiggity]

Come on over to Houston! We’ll let you flow some water from the real deal! Bring the kiddos too!

[@ryanlevis7532]

Why doesn't this have more likes?

[@whiteboysixty5]

UPVOTE!!!!

[@toddmedak7183]

you need a hose reel, and you need to move the tank towards the back wheels a couple feet (the get the weight more balanced over the back.

[@BIGWHIT76]

Just remember that the water in the tank moves. If you slam on the brakes all that weight is coming towards you. My father who was a milkman had a buddy who’s load came through both the box and the cab and crushed him.

[@gooberclese]

Yeah I would not trust a "headache rack" to stop a pallet of sponges much less 4500 lbs of tank and water. No thank you.

[@aerialinterimmanager]

Oh man that’s a bummer you think they would have accounted for that

[@Inferno12M]

I would recommend a booster line, usually comes in 100' reels.. it would be 1" and if you get a good one it'll have a electric roll up feature!

[@richardoliver5750]

As a former Firefighter I would tell you to put the tank over the rear axels, find a way to mount the pump in the middle along with the hoses.

[@joshmorrissey8922]

For the shorter hose, you should just buy a short hose on with a cam lock and have the large one in a spool so if you need to change it just unroll the large one and switch the cam locks in like 10 seconds

[@footloose9618]

just what i was thinking

[@americaproud9344]

Would a splitter work? So that way he just chooses what one he wants with out having to switch and hoses.

[@spiroInsano2]

How do i tell my woman that I watched a 21 minute long video of a man playing with a water hose and i enjoyed the whole thing.

[@thomasstasinakis8351]

how do you explain to someone that a single video makes you this happy

[@JNC7601]

Pretty sure the Dont tell Mere rule applies here

[@scottjackson1636]

With enough scorn in your voice to make it clear she should have been watching with you.

[@zavyz6364]

U don’t tell her

[@DanielSvensson666]

Just make it sound less ambiguous so she doesn't think you watched an adult video of a guy. Just a tip.😂

[@Knapplihme]

Hi from a Danish firefighter Even though we use other couplings here (storz coupling) you aren’t wrong to have at least one soft hose, they are way easier to carry a long distance, and extend if needed. Hard hose in Denmark is called HT (høj tryk- High Pressure) because they need a pressure of 20 bar (not sure what that is in psi), but it’s substantially higher than what your pump can deliver. We use the HT at 80% of the fires, and they are excellent an rollable, although our type need special rolls, because the hose needs to be quite sturdy to take the pressure. Ours are 70 meters long (210 feet long approx.) these are with snap coupling and those are then need for our nozzles and the pump My advice, new pump, and if you decide going for hard hose, you will need some special roller for it to be worth it... we use Dräger as our supplier but I have seen alternations from Rosenbauer, and CSR which all are the biggest suppliers in the EU, they have compatibility checkers and so on, for easy introduction and buying experience It’s nice to see what you have! And it’s plenty for just on the ranch, but ease of use and nice to haves HT is nice to have, and a bigger pump is a must 😊🚒🚒🧯 Keep going being you Many greetings from Denmark

[@schasegleason]

Dad goals.... "here son come help me build this fire truck"

[@michaelrivell5659]

Righttt

[@swadenater]

Fire truck engineer here: Went to the comments to see how many were yelling at Matt about him first saying he thinks the intake is the top and the discharge is bottom. Now I'm laughing at the amount of Firefighters showing up in the demolitia with awesome advice. Stay safe out there brothers!

[@FuckTheState]

The wrong intake issue is an OCD trigger.

[@orienlouttit6160]

I did the wait I think that is wrong. Not a fire fighter but I have marine fire fighting training (I work on a ship)

[@Chuckwagon524]

Isn't a plastic tank for use around fire a bad idea?

[@PhilG999]

Former Pump and Compressor Sales Engineer (years ago). Immediately thought he had those fittings reversed! He he he finally RTFM!

[@chrislettenmaier6822]

I’m a plumber and use that type and many other pumps. When he pointed at the top of the pump and called it the intake I started to shake my head saying no. He had it backwards intake to any pump feeds straight into the pump first.

[@Enteku]

Cap the tank, have it drain through the center of the tank by creating a new drain, that way more water also can drain from it. Have it hard lined down underneath the center of the bed, hardline pipe to the pump with a valve at the side next to the pump, and the pump mounted to the underside of the bed to give you full access to everything in one area. Assuming there's room. Also opens up some of the bed space for other things, such as tools you may want nearby for helping with fire control, etc. Might be a bit more work than you're looking to do too though. But, an idea!

[@wagonwheelfarm3387]

I was thinking about something like that as well

[@chrislettenmaier6822]

Matt I’m a plumber with a little advice for your project. 1- Mount the pump in a frame on the rear of the truck off the back of the rear bumper. At a level that makes it easier to start quickly from the ground. This way you can connect the fuel tank to the engine and it will gravity feed the fuel. This will also let you get all of the water from your tank by having the pump lower than the bottom of the tank. 2 -Get some 1” hose reals and build a piping valve manifold so you can turn on or off the lines you need. 3-Last make a hose rack for your 11/2 hose that you fold the hose up in a stack and if you need it you can quickly grab it pull it out for use. This is what pumper trucks have so when they arrive at a fire a firefighter grabs a hose takes off running to the fire with it. A second firefighter grabs the other end connects it to the outlets on the truck and turns on the water. It happens very quickly and efficiently. Talk to firefighters in your town ask them if they would show you their hose trucks and pumpers they would probably be happy to help you out with questions.

[@Brooksy3]

As a fire truck mechanic, it is very interesting to see somebody try and create one from scratch

[@Linkins_life02]

How’s he doing?😂

[@killer11805]

Yea what’s your input?? 😂😂😂 i second that

[@yotarocket]

"As a fire truck mechanic....", your criticism is about as useless as Joe Biden is.

[@bobodenkirk4995]

​@@yotarocket Whoa, you can't just be throwing those insults out there

[@yotarocket]

@@bobodenkirk4995 Not an insult, it's a fact. His comment insinuates arrogance without any advice.

[@davidh0809]

Matt....two words....water cannon. I would expect nothing less for Demolition Ranch.

[@TheFrogsPond]

I was thinking the same thing as soon as he said he wanted to hose things from the truck.

[@BS-nz8lr]

Was thinking same he has to do it

[@Teodede]

Me either, but that’s likely gonna be $3000 pump and a much larger tank. With just the nozzle he has right now he will be through that 500 gallon tank in about 5 minutes.

[@the_retag]

@@Teodede he can use a small watercannon, doesnt have to be the airfield size. And the pump may need changes, but not a new 3k pump (although id use a pto pump anyway

[@bobthbulder2085]

Hey Matt, the only bad thing about filling half way is that when your driving the water will slush around possibly causing an accident or unbalance

[@Spotvogel]

It needs metal slids/walls/brakers to stop the waves/slushing, you see it in real fire engines and tank trucks and ofc in oil tankers too

[@jamesboettcher4367]

Hey Matt. I have a tip. When operating the pump open and close the nossel slowly so tou don't water hammer your pump. Water hammering can cause some huge problems.

[@crzytino]

Yeah, you’re going to need a water cannon on there so you can do some crowd control on your mannequins when they start trouble.

[@tomlordtom]

Lol good idea.

[@NYCmob79]

Hahaha yeah!

[@Q1745]

Or Creepy Cooter.

[@kelby123193]

I would recommend a solid black tank to prevent algae growth inside the tank, and you can install a gauge on the outside of the tank to check your water level. Also, I would recommend keeping the tank full to prevent sloshing. Thanks for the videos!

[@andrewhollomon3775]

Even better idea would be a aluminum tank. I'd hate to see the sun dry rot it and it split when you have a ranch fire. Get a local fabricator to fab you up a square tank, with fore / aft and crossways baffles installed.

[@johnmeany7004]

Hey Matt I have an idea I think that once you get everything on the truck you should park it next to the tank at demo ranch and have the overflow overflow into the tank that way it’s always full

[@reginapickering2259]

Hi mat here's a tip if you are filling up your tank fill it to the max or else the water will swish and push you around I know this because it has made our truck do a 360

[@robloxnews3451]

The hose you want is called a booster line. It’s rigid and is made to be put on a reel and be used for brush fires.

[@connorshaul311]

They also often come with an electric motor to reel it back in so it can be pulled and put away by one person

[@parkerness748]

Safety Equipment - gloves, helmet, bunker gear, etc. If you plan on putting out fires you are going to need that kind of stuff. And as others have said baffles in the tank so the water doesn't slosh around and tip you over.

[@danschwinge]

Hay Mat, I have bunker gear if you want it.

[@foxtrot889]

Also, ngl, but watching him lower the pressure for his son and then watch his son get put off by "I'm gonna turn it up" gave me super nostalgic vibes from my youth with my dad. Silly to say, but Matt is an amazing dad, and his family is lucky to have him the same way he's lucky to have them. Thanks for letting me relive an innocent moment with my dad back when I was a kid. You're a good person.

[@Cammi_Rosalie]

Idea: Mount the pump with the pull-rope facing the rear. The ignition switch is also on there, so it's doubly convenient. Then, if possible unbolt only the recoil starter, but DO NOT pull it off! Simply rotate it so that your rope is facing at a downward angle, rather then upward. (so you can pull it from the ground) Plumb the tank & pump up with metal pipe. Have both the inlet and outlet from the pump plumbed so that they are both accessible from the rear. Like you intend to relocate your shut-off valve, same for the inlet/outlet ports. Then install your camlocks onto the new ports. Also check over your manual pretty well, It may be that your pump may not do well with the outlet being throttled via the hose-end valve. Finally, if you do pick up water from a river or lake, Please use a suction screen. Any little stones (or fish) sucked up will wreak havoc on your impeller.

[@guyod1]

Mount the pump under truck bed. There has to be a lot of room there. Also could get gravity feed from internal fuel tank.

[@foxrace0985]

This fire truck is going to be awesome! Also i almost met you the other day. I waved at you as you passed me leaving bunker branding on Monday. Thanks for the honk! We were visiting Texas from Michigan and had to stop by and check out bunker branding!

[@monkeydoctorofthelostworld7468]

Hey Matt, something you might want to pick up is a screen filter for your suction line in case you ever need to pump water from a pond, it will keep moss, mud, and rocks from entering the pump.

[@almai4304]

Hi Matt, you can try to fit that pump on the side of the truck right under the truck's bed. It will give you an easy access to the pump and good chances to use the fuel tank that already there without adding extra fuel pump and hoses.

[@mateovargas6504]

I just gotta say, the memories that are created for your kids through these videos are so awesome. I gotta believe that they’ll remember these fun things forever.

[@ParadigmUnkn0wn]

Be careful. You might see a fire truck, but Mere probably sees a watering truck for landscaping farther away from the house.

[@davidkilkelly1520]

You have to run those pumps regularly to make sure they will work when you really need them to. And then there is skills maintenance.

[@ryanlightwood9074]

And kids see a giant powerful water gun?

[@diggity2966]

Dude, rule #1 is WE DON'T TELL MERE!!! LOL

[@crosshairs19]

@@diggity2966 I’m pretty sure she already knows ...

[@MikeHarris1984]

This would be okay.... but she would never ask again after everything is ripped up and all trashed due to the pressure, LOL.

[@joevk6274]

Next video: I pressure washed the 5-ton with my firetruck! Also, what if you mounted the pump under the bed between the rear wheel and the cab?

[@willspencer6023]

You can also look into an electric start for the pump. Build a small box to keep your flat hose in. You can look up a firefighter flat lay for hose. If you plan on drafting or sucking water from a pond or water source to fill the tank I would look into a low level strainer for the cam-lock fitting and hose.

[@thepreviousguy]

You should go do a firefighting basic training course or something like a volunteer firefighter training. Would be really cool and help you with your endevours. I had some basic firefighting training in the military and its really cool stuff.

[@rogerdavies6226]

train, train, train---it is not only your life you are messing with Get with state fire marshal and get them to give you a list of weekend courses. In it's own way a fire is a worse enemy than someone shooting at you, ya can't duck behind a wall from a fire. Go read the story of the Prescott AZ fire hotshot crew that died. Ya that is the bad end of the stick but you need to know. Learn fire weather, when you get into this you will think combat is simple.

[@pineappleboi27]

My first thought was an anti-slosh tank. That's a lot of water to be moving around in the back. Keep the red hose as the long hose because it's great for storage, but you definitely want a stiffer short one.

[@nerddomaingaming8]

Hey Matt, I'm a cotton farmer in South Georgia, we use a sprayer during harvest season to fight fires on the farm with a fire suppression system on the front of our sprayer, works great for small spot fires we have in the fields

[@joeclark2882]

Hey Matt, I just wanted to suggest that you make sure the fuel is shut off during transport of that pump. Fuel can leak into the intake when the engine is off and vibrating, or if the tank is bouncing around. This fuel can then dilute your oil if it makes it past the intake valve and down the cylinder wall.

[@paulriley9227]

"I want to be able to spray off the back of the truck" - that moment Matt gives himself a perfect excuse to mount a water cannon on the back of the truck as an option - with those quick connections it'd be easy enough to just switch the output over depending on if you want to spray off the truck cannon or hose.

[@JamesS.254]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@funforever1671]

Why quick connect? Get a split with 2 shut offs behind it one leading to the hose and one leading to the deck mount

[@ethansmith7]

This could also help have double the output if he needs it

[@tylernewcomb1431]

The "FireTamer" would be a great addition. Welker farms uses one to put out fires in their fields. It is basically a water cannon that mounts to the front of a vehicle for fighting fire lines that cover a large distance.

[@whiteboysixty5]

Deck gun, monitor, same thing lol

[@elitesniper923]

He does have a turret hole.

[@tacticalwagon124]

me wait for the "filling my water tank with gasoline and making the biggest flamethrower" video

[@captaincouldverc]

My hero! Hahaha haha

[@sebastiend.5335]

Epic!!

[@M_u_t_e96024]

He will need a different house an nozzle for that one

[@masonweir2163]

This has to be a thing

[@davidmtwigg]

And get a second fire trunk to put out the first. 🙄

[@michaelrossi5971]

I’m a firefighter in California. What you need off your pump is a gated-Y if you want a long attack house and a hard line for the back of the truck. I’d recommend keeping the regular synthetic fire hose as your attack line, if you get a hard line it’s going to be a pain in the butt. But that’s my 2 cents

[@cronicpain1015]

Please go and visit your local fire department and get them to show you how to store your hoses and give you tips.

[@nldacus]

You should get a reserve tank or two at the headquarters just in case a fire gets out of hand you can re-fill.

[@jaydak99]

Yes a second 550 gallon tank elevated so that it can gravity dump into this tank if he drives under it.

[@OffTheRanch]

@@jaydak99 oooooo this is genius

[@Clarky316]

@jaydak99 that’s a great idea. Also collect rain water in a reserve tank too.

[@MB-by3uh]

@offtheranch Or put a reserve tank on a trailer so you can have more water on standby. The firefighters in my area use mobile storage tanks and then keep the tank trucks in travel to go get more water for refills. Pretty remote here..

[@shanus11]

@@Clarky316 yea rain water refill tank is a great idea

[@nathanatkisson528]

Cam locks are great. Used them alot. As of tank position move it back 1 foot. You'll need the weight near the rear tires for better traction and weight distribution

[@michaelroyal9375]

I use braided hoses with cam locks at work. One thing I will definitely recommend when using them with pumps that create pressure is a bleed off valve to relieve the pressure before unhooking the hose. Water can be as dangerous as any chemical.

[@lixxxxit]

You need one of those nozzles that mount to the top of the truck cab that can be controlled from inside while you are driving......then you could help fight wildland fires.