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  Pinetop Fire Department, Pinetop Arizona, Tender Units   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Tender 121 is a 1979 Ford with a stainless steel water tank capable of holding up to 2300 gallons of water.
Tender 121 has also assisted on many of the local forest fires that have occurred because it is able to bring great amounts of water in to the forest where no hydrants or water is available.
Tender 111 is a 1984 Kenworth which was fitted with a water tank capable of holding up to 3800 gallons of water.
www.pinetopfire.com /tanker.html   (177 words)

  
 PHOENIX REGIONAL STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
All company officers will use their discretion in calling for water tender assistance and should be alert to areas in their response zones that will require the additional water carried on water tenders.
Company officers having a water tender assigned to their station can take the water tender with their engine (but not in lieu of) when the water tender is needed due to limited water supply.
When a water tender is requested with a driver only, the Company officer is responsible to assign a qualified driver/pump operator.
www.ci.phoenix.az.us /FIRE/20511.html   (308 words)

  
 Multiple Water Tender Shuttle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
To keep two or more water tenders constantly supplying the portable tank or tanks, it is important that all participants be well trained in all activities, so that each task of loading, dumping and driving is accomplished in an optimum time and in a safe manner.
Each minute that any water tender sits waiting on the water tender in front to clear the refilling or dumping area represents many gallons of water that are not being delivered to the fire.
Increased water supplies delivered to the portable tank portable tank (or series of inter-connected portable tanks in the same area) allow the attack engine to operate more attack lines, or allow additional attack engines to be supplied from the portable tank.
www.firewise.org /pubs/operationWater/multi_wtender_shuttle.html   (301 words)

  
 CDB - :: Coconut Products ::
The water of tender coconut, technically the liquid endosperm, is the most nutritious wholesome beverage that the nature has provided for the people of the tropics to fight the sultry heat.
The major chemical constituents of coconut water are sugars and minerals and minor ones are fat and nitrogenous substances.
Tender coconut water being rich in potassium and other minerals plays a major role to increase the urinary output.
coconutboard.nic.in /tendnutr.htm   (489 words)

  
 Single Water Tender Shuttle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
When only one water tender is available to supply a single attack engine, and the distance from the water source is too great to allow the two units to relay pump, the water tender must shuttle water between the source and the fire scene.
Other ways to increase the amount of water available to the fire include speeding up the water supply shuttle, not by driving faster but by decreasing the time it takes to fill the water tender and then dump the load at the portable tank.
If the distance is short enough, the water tender may be able to fill up, carry the water, unload and return to the source in time to keep the portable tank filled.
www.firewise.org /pubs/operationWater/single_wtender_shuttle.html   (303 words)

  
 Fire engine article - Fire engine fire water engine fire hydrant Oxford English Dictionary 17th - What-Means.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
A Fire Engine is designed to pump water using an engine and onboard water supply, which can be replenished via a fire hydrant, water tender or any other available water source.
According to the Oxford English Dictionary the term fire engine was first used in the 17th century, in exactly the same sense it has now, "a machine for throwing water to extinguish fires".
There are also rescue/medical companies with their own distinctive vehicles, including ambulances and heavy rescue or support trucks.
www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/Fire_engine   (556 words)

  
 The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Vellore News : `Tender coconut water will prevent heat stroke'
Tender coconut water packed in bottles would be useful to the patients.
C.K. Jacob, Professor of Nephrology, said that while tender coconut water was good as an oral rehydration fluid and for cure of diarrhoea, patients with chronic kidney problems should avoid the product since the potassium content in it was not conducive to cure of the disease.
Banerjee Jesudasan, Head of the Department of Surgery, said tender coconut water contained a lot of electrolytes and glucose and was a sterile and nutritious food recommended for post-operative patients.
www.hinduonnet.com /2004/04/14/stories/2004041406320300.htm   (245 words)

  
 Tender Loving Coconuts
Baal or Tender coconut: This type is 90 to 95 percent water.
In general, tender and middle aged coconuts are good for almost anyone, but if you're a kapha-dominated person and drink coconut water at night, then it will make you feel so cool and heavy that your kapha dosha will go out of gear, causing all sorts of health problems.
Tender coconuts, or ones with pulp and water, are generally available at oriental groceries.
www.mapi.com /en/newsletters/newsfood02aug.html   (1556 words)

  
 Shafter Wasco Irrigation District
No water orders for turn on of water can be placed and no turn on will be made if the water account is delinquent as shown in Section "D Payments," for any part of the current or prior water seasons.
On the day the order is put into effect the water tender will turn on or off at the time he passes the point of delivery on his regular morning run.
Orders for a certain hour cannot be accepted, but the water tender will cooperate with the Water User as far as it is possible and still maintain efficient operation of the system.
www.swid.org /rules.htm   (662 words)

  
 The Water Tender Project
Alternatively the water stop might have to be cut short and it may then not be possible to take enough water to ensure reaching the next stop safely.
The weight of the water would increase the total train load but this would be alleviated by the fact that the amount of water carried would decrease throughout the journey.
The design of the tank basically follows the shape of the main tender but is intended to blend with the Support Coach, so as not to detract from the aesthetic appearance of the locomotive and main tender.
www.dukeofgloucester.cwc.net /Tender.htm   (1044 words)

  
 CAUTION: Hazard On-Board
Water tenders are built to account for the movement of water; other substances move differently and contribute to instability and accidents.
The emergency scene itself was a contributing factor in a number of water tender accidents, with scene congestion as the largest factor.
The 47-year-old man, who had been on the department for more than 20 years, rolled his water tender off of a steep mountain road and was ejected from the vehicle as it rolled several times down a slope.
wildfiremag.com /ar/caution_hazard_onboard   (1429 words)

  
 Montana By Steam 2002 - Part 6
The water logistics includes locating water sources, getting the necessary permissions, planning how to spot the engine and tender(s) for the tender fill, checking distances against hose count, taking water samples to plan water treatment, checking distances between fills, and maybe some other things I've left out.
Since the water tanks aren't there at those "tender-sized" intervals anymore, the water sources are located in towns with fire hydrants, usually.
The aux tender has a higher hydraulic head than the main tender so after the main tender is full, the valve on the interconnecting hose is shut to prevent spill over the top.
www.sps700.org /gall0210mont_part6.html   (923 words)

  
 Water Tender 8.8 rigid dinghy, wooden oars, dolly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Water Tender 8.8 rigid dinghy, wooden oars, dolly
Water Tender 8.8 rigid dinghy, wooden oars, dolly - $370
This is a used Water Tender 8.8 dinghy/rowboat in very good condition.
sandiego.craigslist.com /boa/89381443.html   (107 words)

  
 Wrightwood to get fire tender during water shortage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The water company is drilling a new well that is hoped will produce another 100 gallons a minute, Gallagher said.
The water company and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection are examining water availability at Mountain High.
So, he said, the water company is building a pipeline to deliver the water to Wrightwood.
www.vvdailypress.com /2004/108877588880274.html   (332 words)

  
 Legislation
The Mt. Laguna Fire Department lost a water tender during the Viejas fire.
Fortunately, a replacement water tender is available for purchase from the City of San Diego.
Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to allocate $8,000 to the Mt. Laguna Fire Department for the purchase of a water tender from the City of San Diego.
www.co.san-diego.ca.us /cnty/bos/sup2/legislation/leg-010213-water.html   (273 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The water of tender young coconut, technically is the liquid endosperm.
They have used the all-natural coconut water to refresh, refuel, rehydrate, feed and maintain the proper nourishment and fluid levels in their bodies.
It is a primary source of food, water, drink, purifier, fluid rehydration, isotonic, energy, tonic, fuel, soil rejuvenator from the fiber, animal feed, and shelter.
www.sackel.com /documents/cd.php   (1149 words)

  
 spring asparagus angel hair pasta recipe | vegetable recipes
Bring water to a boil; add asparagus spears and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
In a large nonstick skillet, saute the garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes in olive oil, until tender but not browned.
While the pasta is cooking add the remaining asparagus to the pan with the shallots and saute until they begin to wilt.
www.thatsmyhome.com /farmers/sprasp.htm   (293 words)

  
 The Fish Tender Mail Order Page
If you have ever visited his ranch and seen all the beautiful water lilies he grows, you will understand why we only buy our lilies from him.(Click on photo for names).
The best way to create oxygen for your fish is by some type of water movement such as waterfalls, fountains, wind and air pumps with air stones.
The Fish Tender sells only the essentials, products that are used on a regular basis.
www.thefishtender.com /mailordr.htm   (700 words)

  
 Trains.com - Tender water
Location: US Is there a guage glass on the tender front to allow the fireman to check remaining water, or does he have to climb up on top and open a hatch.
I imagine tender water use depended on how hard an engine was working and the engineer used his experience to determine when to "fill up".
Historically, steam locomotive tenders were not equipped with water gauges and, as noted by other posters, the way for the fireman to check the water level in the tank was to crawl over the top and lift the lid on the filler hatch.
www.trains.com /community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=15497   (688 words)

  
 [No title]
The water tender must have controls in the cab for opening and closing water flow, to prevent ponding and washing at the beginning and ending of work areas.
An air gap or positive antisiphon device shall be provided between the water source and the vehicle being loaded if the vehicle has been used for other than water haul, if the source is a domestic potable water supply, or the water is used for tank mixing with any other materials.
When the Contractor elects to furnish water from other than the site designated, the elected source will be measured as a water supply site.
www.fs.fed.us /database/acad/dev/roads/891.doc   (435 words)

  
 News Behind the News
The Israeli Finance Ministry, which issued the tender, reports bids (from companies composed of Israelis and others) as low as 52.69 cents/cm.
The Ministry fears a loss of state power in the reduction and market-based control of a "means of production." The objection to Turkey is incidental even though the failure to take advantage of a water deal with Turkey will mean the continuation of the state's foreign policy based upon accommodation with the Arabs.
Suppose for a minute that Turkish water is not imported ---the prime minister, also following the Conference and with one of its ministerial attendees who pressed hard for this move, actually went to Turkey, with this minister, in early August, after which some Americans, Jews and others, were sounded for financing the transfer of water.
www.israeleconomy.org /nbn/nbn416s.htm   (318 words)

  
 Trains.com - Speaking of Tender Water...
In some cases water was treated before being put into the tender and in other cases chemicals were added to the tender.
Some chemicals were added to boiler water to combat foaming, which was a persistant problem, and also to dissolve scale but regular blowdowns were used to keep boiler water within tolerance.
By using the water baggage cars the train was able to traverse the bad water districts without requiring lineside water for the train heat boilers.
www.trains.com /community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=15536   (674 words)

  
 Water Tender   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
A Water Tender is used to transport large quantities of water for fire suppression into areas not serviced by fire hydrants.
Currently the Fire District operates only one (1) 18-year-old Water Tender from its headquarters station.
A second tender will be purchased providing for a backup unit to be used during maintenance/mechanical downtime and will provide a tender for the Summit Lake Fire Station.
www.mclanefire.org /watertender.htm   (73 words)

  
 US People--Bigelow, Elmer Charles
Water Tender Second Class Elmer Charles Bigelow, USNR, (1920-1945)
Water Tender Second Class Bigelow was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity".
Water Tender Bigelow was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in combat action on board USS Fletcher (DD-445) during the Corregidor operation, 14 February 1945.
www.history.navy.mil /photos/pers-us/uspers-b/e-biglow.htm   (540 words)

  
 Fithian Press: Water Tender
Water Tender, a new collection of poetry by Mary Agnes Dalrymple, is divided into two parts, the first of which is a sequence of narrated memories covering the poet’s lifetime.
The second part of Water Tender is a small collection of poetic captions for or narratives inspired by found art, such as postcards, old photos, a Picasso painting, the famous shot of Marilyn with her dress blown upwards, and a number of intriguing and disturbing news stories.
These poems are entertaining, but they, like the poems in the first part of the book, run a range of tones from light to very dark—the strongest ones dealing with pain and suffering.
www.danielpublishing.com /bro/dalrymple.html   (489 words)

  
 WATER TENDER - Job Description   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Tends pumps that maintain level of water in boilers: Reads boiler gauges to ascertain need for water.
Opens valves and starts boiler-feed water pumps to supply water, or adjusts controls to start pumps automatically when water level reaches specified point.
Tests water to determine suitability for boiler use or obtains sample for laboratory analysis.
www.careerplanner.com /DOT-Job-Descriptions/WATER-TENDER.cfm   (84 words)

  
 Tender Coconut
ยท The cut meat is drained and washed thoroughly with water to remove the sulfite.
Mix mida with water to form a soft dough.Then add more water mix and strain it through a cloth.
When it starts boiling add tender coconut meat.
www.geocities.com /vidhuofcms/newstdrecipes.htm   (270 words)

  
 Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Cook fresh asparagus in a small amount of boiling water until tender.
To steam asparagus in an upright position, fasten the stalks into a bundle using a band of foil or string.
Microwave frozen asparagus in a covered microwavable baking dish with 2 Tablespoons of water.
www.asparagus.org /maab/recipes/cooking.html   (264 words)

  
 I Coloniali, tender water china peony   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
i coloniali, tender water china peony, j & e atkinsons, atkinson
Caressing the skin with drops of tenderness is a prelude to courtship.
For this is a loving fragrance that clears the mind, making the skin glow and as soft as the most precious China silk.
www.popehair.com /icoloniali_tender_water.html   (147 words)

  
 V.C. Section 25281 - Warning Lights: Water Tender Vehicles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
V.C. Section 25281 - Warning Lights: Water Tender Vehicles
The flashing amber lights shall not be displayed when the water tender vehicle is traveling to or from an emergency at the normal speed and flow of traffic, except when the vehicle is traveling in escort with a fire engine or other authorized emergency vehicle.
The lights shall be covered with an opaque material when not being displayed.
www.dmv.ca.gov /pubs/vctop/d12/vc25281.htm   (67 words)

  
 CDB plans to market tender coconut water in tetrapacks
In a move to promote consumption of tender coconut water, the coconut Development Board (CDB) proposes to market tender coconut water in tetrapaks.
These tender coconut packs can be consumed for six months from the date of manufacture.
The board has proposed to outsource packed coconut water from south-based companies — Jain Agro Products and Shakti Food Agro Products under the brand `Coco Gel` and `Tender Coco`.
www.print-packaging.com /news/CDB_In.html   (135 words)

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