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FEDERAL ARSENAL IN THE WINGS Federal firefighting crews have 220 aircraft capable of dropping fire retardant or water on flames. A look at the federal fleet: Aircraft NumberCapacity (gallons) Large tankers 19 2,000-2,500 Military tanker systems * 6 2,500 Water scoopers 2 1,400 Single-engine tankers 23 500-800 Large helicopters 24 900-2,000 Medium helicopters 50 200-450 Light helicopters 96 90-150 * Equipment that can convert up to six military planes at a time into temporary fire fighters Sources: Bureau of Land Management and USA TODAY research
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Can fire be on water"?
No, fire cannot be on water because water extinguishes fire.
Can water catch on fire?
No, water itself cannot catch on fire because it is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen. However, the hydrogen in water can catch on fire if it is separated from the oxygen and ignited.
Does fire float on water?
Many combustible substances (substances that will burn) are lighter (less dense) than water and will float - paper, wood and gasoline are a few examples. When ignited (set on fire), these substances will continue to float, and so will the fire.
Can fire burn on water?
Yes, fire can burn on water if certain conditions are met, such as using a flammable substance that can float on the water's surface.
How does water catch on fire?
Water itself does not catch on fire because it is a non-flammable substance. However, if there are impurities or contaminants in the water, such as certain chemicals or gases, those impurities can catch on fire and create flames on the surface of the water.
Why are fire engines big and bulky?
they carry an assortment of tools and can carry hundreds of gallons of water.
How much water can a fire engine carry?
Some smile engines like a brush truck may only have a few hundred gallons of water. Large tanker trucks may carry thousands of gallons of water to a fire.
How many water cannons on Lego fire helicopter?
two
How many water cannons does the Lego city fire helicopter have?
1
How many gallons of water does a fire truck hold?
it can hold anywhere from 750-1000 gallons of water
How many gallons of water are in a fire engine?
Depends on the fire engine, there are many different sizes and holds many different amounts of water
What helicopter has a mission of fire support?
Apache helicopter has most missions of fire supports.
How many gallons of water is wasted on a broken fire hydrant?
Lots, but how can you measure it
What is it called when helicopters drop water onto a fire?
many can drop about 200 gallons, but it is usually fire retardant rather than water
Can oil tankers carry guns?
Legally no, as fire arms on a ship transporting millions of gallons of fammable fuel can be dangerous.
How can you fire bullets from police helicopter in gta vice city?
You cannot fire bullets from police helicopter.You can fire from hunter helicopter and police boat by using fire control.
How many gallons of water is in a 2.5 inch fire hose fifty feet long?
A 2.5 inch fire hose has a capacity of approximately 60 gallons per 100 ft. Therefore, a 50 ft hose would hold around 30 gallons of water.
