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Search # Rural Water Supply # Welcome to the Firefighting Blog! #### Tips, tactics, and real stories to help you perform at your best. This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Thumbnail%20work.00_19_17_06.Still030.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/rural-hitch-adding-the-second-portable-tank) [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Thumbnail%20work.00_19_17_06.Still030.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/rural-hitch-adding-the-second-portable-tank) ## [Rural Hitch: Adding the Second Portable Tank](https://blog.tft.com/posts/rural-hitch-adding-the-second-portable-tank) 17 Oct 2025 Summary: When executing a rural hitch water supply operation, adding a second dump tank is a key... 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[Read More](https://blog.tft.com/posts/how-to-burp-draft-when-your-primer-fails) [Rural Water Supply](https://blog.tft.com/posts/tag/rural-water-supply) [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Sequence%20122.00_00_07_14.Still004.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/step-1-and-2-of-tank-transfer-how-to-keep-water-flowing-on-the-rural-fireground) [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Sequence%20122.00_00_07_14.Still004.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/step-1-and-2-of-tank-transfer-how-to-keep-water-flowing-on-the-rural-fireground) ## [Step 1 and 2 of Tank Transfer: How to Keep Water Flowing on the Rural Fireground](https://blog.tft.com/posts/step-1-and-2-of-tank-transfer-how-to-keep-water-flowing-on-the-rural-fireground) 30 Jul 2025 **Summary:** To run an efficient rural water shuttle operation, start by establishing a dedicated dump... [Read More](https://blog.tft.com/posts/step-1-and-2-of-tank-transfer-how-to-keep-water-flowing-on-the-rural-fireground) [Rural Water Supply](https://blog.tft.com/posts/tag/rural-water-supply) [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Sequence%20122.00_02_46_13.Still003.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/the-4-things-andy-soccodato-says-you-need-for-burp-drafting) [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Sequence%20122.00_02_46_13.Still003.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/the-4-things-andy-soccodato-says-you-need-for-burp-drafting) ## [The 4 Things Andy Soccodato Says You Need for Burp Drafting](https://blog.tft.com/posts/the-4-things-andy-soccodato-says-you-need-for-burp-drafting) 16 Jul 2025 **Summary:** According to rural water supply instructor Andy Soccodato, successful burp drafting hinges... [Read More](https://blog.tft.com/posts/the-4-things-andy-soccodato-says-you-need-for-burp-drafting) [Rural Water Supply](https://blog.tft.com/posts/tag/rural-water-supply) [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Sequence%2021.00_02_31_01.Still002.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/why-crack-and-wait-is-the-key-to-burp-drafting-success) [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Sequence%2021.00_02_31_01.Still002.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/why-crack-and-wait-is-the-key-to-burp-drafting-success) ## [Don't Make This Critical Mistake When Burp Drafting](https://blog.tft.com/posts/why-crack-and-wait-is-the-key-to-burp-drafting-success) 15 Jul 2025 **Summary:** To successfully execute burp drafting when your primer fails, begin by throttling up to... [Read More](https://blog.tft.com/posts/why-crack-and-wait-is-the-key-to-burp-drafting-success) [Rural Water Supply](https://blog.tft.com/posts/tag/rural-water-supply) [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Sequence%2021.00_00_03_29.Still001.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/why-closing-the-tank-fill-valve-fast-matters-in-burp-drafting) [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Sequence%2021.00_00_03_29.Still001.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/why-closing-the-tank-fill-valve-fast-matters-in-burp-drafting) ## [Why Closing the Tank Fill Valve Fast Matters in Burp Drafting](https://blog.tft.com/posts/why-closing-the-tank-fill-valve-fast-matters-in-burp-drafting) 15 Jul 2025 **Summary:** When burp drafting, if the pump operator leaves the Tank Fill valve open too long, water... [Read More](https://blog.tft.com/posts/why-closing-the-tank-fill-valve-fast-matters-in-burp-drafting) [Rural Water Supply](https://blog.tft.com/posts/tag/rural-water-supply) [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Sequence%2001.00_00_00_00.Still001.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/why-tank-fill-plumbing-size-can-make-or-break-your-burp-draft) [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Sequence%2001.00_00_00_00.Still001.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/why-tank-fill-plumbing-size-can-make-or-break-your-burp-draft) ## [Why Tank Fill Plumbing Size Can Make or Break Your Burp Draft](https://blog.tft.com/posts/why-tank-fill-plumbing-size-can-make-or-break-your-burp-draft) 15 Jul 2025 **Summary:** To prevent pump cavitation during burp drafting, pump operators must recognize the size of... [Read More](https://blog.tft.com/posts/why-tank-fill-plumbing-size-can-make-or-break-your-burp-draft) [Rural Water Supply](https://blog.tft.com/posts/tag/rural-water-supply) [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Sequence%20122.00_02_01_11.Still002.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/first-engine-plays-point-in-the-rural-hitch-setup) [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Sequence%20122.00_02_01_11.Still002.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/first-engine-plays-point-in-the-rural-hitch-setup) ## [First Engine Plays Point in the Rural Hitch Setup](https://blog.tft.com/posts/first-engine-plays-point-in-the-rural-hitch-setup) 14 Jul 2025 Summary: For a smooth rural hitch setup, the first-arriving engine must stop at the property... [Read More](https://blog.tft.com/posts/first-engine-plays-point-in-the-rural-hitch-setup) [Rural Water Supply](https://blog.tft.com/posts/tag/rural-water-supply) [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Sequence%20122.00_00_00_00.Still001.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/how-the-rural-hitch-delivers-surprising-water-flow-in-remote-areas) [![](https://blog.tft.com/hubfs/Sequence%20122.00_00_00_00.Still001.jpg)](https://blog.tft.com/posts/how-the-rural-hitch-delivers-surprising-water-flow-in-remote-areas) ## [How the Rural Hitch Delivers Surprising Water Flow in Remote Areas](https://blog.tft.com/posts/how-the-rural-hitch-delivers-surprising-water-flow-in-remote-areas) 10 Jul 2025 Summary: The Rural Hitch is a fast, efficient method for establishing water supply in areas without... 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