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Eric Young with Toyne Inc. based in Breda, Iowa tests water pumps on a truck from the Anthen, Iowa Fire Department on June 1, 2023 at the Iowa Air National Guard in Sioux City, Iowa. Area fire departments were invited to the Air Guard base to have their truck pumps tested as part of annual maintenance requirements. U.S. Air National Guard photo Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot Smd-14 Water Pump 14-13s2-1a
Eric Young with Toyne Inc. based in Breda, Iowa tests water pumps on a truck from the Anthen, Iowa Fire Department on June 1, 2023 at the Iowa Air National Guard in Sioux City, Iowa. Area fire departments were invited to the Air Guard base to have their truck pumps tested as part of annual maintenance requirements. U.S. Air National Guard photo Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot
Eric Young with Toyne Inc. based in Breda, Iowa tests water pumps on a truck from the Anthen, Iowa Fire Department on June 1, 2023 at the Iowa Air National Guard in Sioux City, Iowa. Area fire departments were invited to the Air Guard base to have their truck pumps tested as part of annual maintenance requirements. U.S. Air National Guard photo Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot
A Fire Engine from the Anthen, Iowa Fire Department undergoing a water pump test at the Iowa Air National Guard in Sioux City, Iowa on June 1, 2023. The Air Wing in Sioux City invited area fire departments to the Air Guard base to complete the annual maintenance requirement. U.S. Air National Guard photo Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot
During the first week of June the 185th Air Refueling Wing Fire Department hosted area fire departments to have their fire truck water pumps tested at the base.
According to Eric Young from Breda, Iowa based, Tyone Inc. the tests accomplished at the Iowa Air National Guard facility this week are an annual maintenance requirement for pump equipped trucks.
Young said the extensive tests ensure the fire trucks water pumps are functioning properly and can perform as expected. The tests also show if maintenance or repairs are needed on the high volume water pumps.
Gear Pump Nsh-10u-3 Right Tyone was asked to to the Iowa ANG base to complete testing on 185th firefighting equipment this week. While in Sioux City, the 185th ARW set up space to allow fire departments from surrounding communities to also have their pump testing accomplished.