Summary: In the heat of a fast-moving car fire, a high-flow, quick-deploy solution is critical. This viral clip from Tailboard Leadership shows the CrossFire® Portable Monitor from TFT delivering a decisive knockdown. Used in deck-mounted mode, it flows big water fast—keeping crews safe while applying high-volume suppression from a distance. It’s a textbook example of how smart gear choices pay off when seconds count.
Why the CrossFire Shines on Car Fires
When fire shows are heavy, exposures are close, and time is tight, the CrossFire Portable Monitor proves why it’s more than just a big-fire tool. This video clip from Peruvian firefighter Marco Rojás, which took off across firefighter circles online including through Tailboard Leadership, captures a crew deploying the CrossFire in deck-mounted mode to obliterate a fully involved vehicle fire in seconds.
Deck-Mounted Power With Portable Flexibility
In this application, the CrossFire was already mounted and ready to go. The moment the rig stopped, the crew could start flowing water from a safe position. That’s where the CrossFire stands out—it’s not just powerful, it’s ready.
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Deck-mounted use: No need to deploy a ground base or stretch a line
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High-flow punch: Delivers up to 1,250 GPM through a 3.25" waterway
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Stream precision: Controlled elevation and rotation keeps the stream locked on target
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Fast setup, fast results: No scrambling, no lag—just flow and go
What You See in the Clip
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Vehicle fire at close range
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CrossFire mounted and flowing directly from the engine
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Effective stream placement with high-volume water from a solid, elevated position
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Quick knockdown without putting firefighters in the collapse or flameover zone
It’s everything a first-arriving crew wants: aggressive suppression without unnecessary exposure.
Why Use a Portable Monitor Like This on a Vehicle Fire?
Car fires are often considered handline territory—but when conditions escalate or exposures are tight, going big early is smart.
The CrossFire solves multiple challenges:
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Gives you reach without moving into danger
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Flows hard and fast to knock down heat
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Saves time by removing the need to stretch, charge, and deploy a handline first
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Can switch roles and be redeployed as a ground monitor if needed
In other words: tactical flexibility meets practical speed.
About the CrossFire Portable Monitor
Designed for versatility, the CrossFire moves easily between deck-mounted and portable configurations. It pairs with the Safe-Tak™ 1250 base for ground deployment, but in the reel, it shines from its fixed-mount position on the rig.
Key features include:
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1,250 GPM max flow
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Smooth elevation and rotation controls
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Automatic safety valve for ground use
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Carbide-tipped legs and locking base (when deployed on the ground)
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Compatible with smooth bore and fog nozzles
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Compact, rugged, and built for the fireground
Lessons from the Fireground
This viral clip works because it’s clean and aggressive. There’s no wasted motion—just the right equipment used with purpose.
Original Source: Real Firefighters, Real Tactics
This video was originally posted by Marco Rojás of Bomberos Salvadora Lima N°10 in Peru. You can follow his work and see the original post on Instagram @marco.sl10crew. Marco’s post captured what sharp tactics and the right tools look like in real conditions — no flash, just fireground facts.
If your apparatus has a CrossFire monitor mounted, don’t overlook it for “smaller” fires. In moments like this, it turns into one of the fastest and safest ways to dominate a working fire.
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