MEET SAM and See How it Works - Transforming Traditional Pump Operations

First responders depend on a consistent, reliable water supply. Any disruption can jeopardize the safety of the crew.
That’s why we created SAM, a complete integrated control system that manages water flow and transforms pump operations.

[@micronicman]

That sounds great. What happens when the electronics take a dump? I’ve been doing this for 18 years, most of it as a driver/pump operator. We have two engines - one traditional mechanical valving, the other with electronically controlled and programmable valves. It’s pretty sweet! Until it died at a large scale live burn evolution. With the valves stuck in the open position. Guess which rig I won’t roll on a first alarm response (also a past Chief) no matter how much my board of commissioners threaten me. All I do is ask them how much their assets are worth if they get sued.

[@theroachden6195]

That means you don't change. SAM is proving itself. Also, your current engines have a ton of electronics that can fail. If SAM goes down you can still control the pump.

[@dbyers3897]

Pump operators SHOULD have their focus on the engine & pump operation. Incident command should have its focus on the incident. These are & should be completely separate functions. Electronic controls make for inattention & unreliable operation. Costs to acquire, repair & replace are often higher as well. No sale.

[@theroachden6195]

Not every fire fighting agency has enough people to do that. Sometimes the operator also has to control the scene.

[@kevinswinyer3176]

From what I have been told, the SAM System also requires a WIFI connection to function. If this is true, what happens if you are pumping water, then you suddenly lose that WIFI Connection ? Does the SAM System shut itself down ?

[@FSD_1776]

More electronic stuff that can fail on the fire grounds.

[@robertokavitch8965]

Stop with the old school mentality. My dept uses battery power rescue tools, fans, saws. Even two way portable radios are battery powered believe it or not.

[@micronicman]

Battery power on rescue tools and radios is different. Water supply is critical life safety. There is also typical multiple redundancy on portable electronic devices. What happens when a hose ruptures on a Hurst tool?

[@FSD_1776]

Thanks for that valuable information. My FD also uses bettery powered extrication equipment but it is still not as good as hydraulic equipment. Computers fail. Its not if but when. @@robertokavitch8965

[@theroachden6195]

All these old heads in here talking like current fire engines don't iperate off of electronics.

[@johnsonburgfire1411]

Does this system work with CAFS ?

[@idexfiresafety3432]

Yes. SAM works with CAFS. From the Discharge Control screen on the Control Center you can turn on or off Foam or CAFs if Class 1 SmartFOAM or SmartCAFS is installed. Learn more at www.samflows.com.

[@FSD_1776]

More electronic shit that can fail on the fire ground.