Water Tender Care Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What do you need to be a water tender operator?

  According to the NWCG's Federal Wildland Fire Qualifications Supplement, a Water Tender Operator must maintain the following qualifications: Additionally, we've pulled out some sample required qualifications from job postings from the Clackamas Fire District in Oregon & Golden State Fire Support in California. A High School Diploma or GED.

• What does a wildland fire water tender do?

  A wildland fire Water tender is a specialized vehicle capable of bringing Water to wildland fire engines that are engaged on the fireline. They vary in size and capacity but are key to supplying Water to the fireline.

• How many gallons of water can a water tender hold?

  Since a tender might have a tank capable of holding 1,2000 gallons of Water, that's almost 3x the capacity of a Type 3 engine! On large, campaign fires, they might play a role in setting up portable Water tanks at strategic locations, and shuttling Water to them. Tender operators need to be proficient in quickly setting up portable Water tanks.

• What do you need to know about a fire tender?

  Technically speaking, a tactical tender is designed and intended to be used on the fire line, and actively participate in fire suppression activities. And in order to do so, it needs to be able to "pump-and-roll", which means it must be capable of spraying Water while driving.

• What does the National Interagency fire center do?

  Fire Information The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) is the nation’s support center for wildland fires and other emergency situations. The partners at NIFC work together to compile information about the current wildfire situation and statistics that encompass lands managed by federal, state, local, tribal, and private agencies.

• What does a wildland fire water tender do?

  A wildland fire Water tender is a specialized vehicle capable of bringing Water to wildland fire engines that are engaged on the fireline. They vary in size and capacity but are key to supplying Water to the fireline.

• How big of a lift do you need for a fire tender?

  All Water tenders and engine types 3 through 6 shall be able to prime and pump Water from a 10 foot lift. Personnel shall meet the qualification requirements of NWCG Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1.