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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
This viral clip works because it’s clean and aggressive. There’s no wasted motion—just the right equipment used with purpose.
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.