TECHNICAL AND EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR FIGHTING LARGE FIRES Originally published by Start Fire Whether facing a large fire, such as in the forestry industry, or rural fires where there is not a sufficient water supply, it is necessary to have the knowledge and technical tools necessary to quickly and effectively mitigate the damage. Thanks to […]
October 19, 2022 MILAN, Illinois — FOL-DA-TANK®, which provides purpose-built portable water tanks, acquired EVAC Systems Fire and Rescue, which makes bags, paks, and other products for fire and rescue crews. “We’re always looking for ways to innovate in the fire and rescue industry, and EVAC Systems’ range of solutions perfectly complements our line of […]
JOEL WRIGHT, CEO AT FOL-DA-TANK® DISCUSSES FIVE KEY FEATURES OF DRAIN SLEEVES August 16, 2022 FOL-DA-TANK® first made the portable drop tank in 1954 and recently they’ve become more common outside of the United States as rural firefighters recognize the usefulness of the tool. The first folding frame drop tank was modeled after the FOL-DA-TANK founder’s […]
UTILIZING LEAN MANUFACTURING TO INNOVATE SOLUTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS BY JOEL WRIGHT May 20, 2022 At FOL-DA-TANK®, we rely on one of the basic principles of our lean manufacturing training to successfully incorporate innovation into our culture. The lean principle is value is in the eye of the customer. That’s why we listen to our customers in […]
WASHINGTON DC HILL DAY BY JOEL WRIGHT April 11, 2022 I had the chance to visit Washington DC for two days to share with my congressional representatives from Iowa and Illinois some fun facts about the firefighting industry. The annual event was very well organized by our industry association FAMA/FEMSA. Here are five things I learned. […]
ROL-LA-TANKS TYPE II BY JOEL WRIGHT January 24, 2022 First responders pride themselves on being fast – and safe. They are quick to the scene, make fast decisions, and take speedy action. When we need first responders we depend on them being fast, well-trained, and calm under pressure. Our Quick Assemble tanks are designed to […]
FOL-DA-TANK® FLYING WATER TANKS BY JOEL WRIGHT December 28, 2021 The speed of innovation can be amazing. I remember asking my wife’s grandmother at her 100th birthday party what invention most affected her life. She said when she got electricity in her home it made so many activities faster, cleaner, and easier. No doubt electricity affected […]
SUCTION ELBOWS BY JOEL WRIGHT November 22, 2021 Have you heard the claim that the three things that matter most in real estate are location, location, location? The phrase originated in the real estate industry over 100 years ago to emphasize the value drivers for good property. Location matters with firefighters too. FOL-DA-TANK® introduced the […]
ALL ABOUT FOL-DA-TANK® PILLOW & BLADDER TANKS BY JOEL WRIGHT November 19, 2021 As a young adult living across town from my parents, I remember getting the gift of tools and a toolbox for Christmas. I never asked, but I suspect I got the gift so I wouldn’t borrow my dad’s tools. I still have most sizes […]
SUPPLY LINE HOLDERS BY JOEL WRIGHT November 3, 2021 Supply line holders deliver water into our portable frame tanks. They are especially useful when trucks cannot dump directly into a tank and also in tank relay operations where a series of tanks are connected together. Their design is simple. The supply line connects to […]
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