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# Viral Video: Why the CrossFire Shines on Car Fires

 3 Jul 2025

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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.

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# 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*.

- **Deck-mounted use:** No need to deploy a ground base or stretch a line
- **High-flow punch:** Delivers up to 1,250 GPM through a 3.25" waterway
- **Stream precision:** Controlled elevation and rotation keeps the stream locked on target
- **Fast setup, fast results:** No scrambling, no lag—just flow and go

## What You See in the Clip

- **Vehicle fire** at close range
- **CrossFire mounted and flowing** directly from the engine
- **Effective stream placement** with high-volume water from a solid, elevated position
- **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:

- **Gives you reach** without moving into danger
- **Flows hard and fast** to knock down heat
- **Saves time** by removing the need to stretch, charge, and deploy a handline first
- **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:

- 1,250 GPM max flow
- Smooth elevation and rotation controls
- Automatic safety valve for ground use
- Carbide-tipped legs and locking base (when deployed on the ground)
- Compatible with smooth bore and fog nozzles
- 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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