LUBBOCK, Texas– The Ransom Canyon Fire Department says it is the first in Texas to install a new firefighting system that allows a single firefighter to begin extinguishing a fire without assistance, potentially saving valuable time and property.
The system, known as Sam boost, puts the pump controls directly on the hose nozzle. That means a firefighter arriving alone can pull the hose, activate the system, and immediately start attacking the flames, without needing a second person to operate the truck’s pump.
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“If only one firefighter happens to be in the city when the alarm goes off, one firefighter can get the truck on scene and begin fighting the fire,” said Mark Stripling, a firefighter and chaplain with the department. “All the controls are right there on the nozzle.”
The system was installed in December 2024 and cost the department $20,000. Fire Chief Angela Hill said the investment is small compared to the potential impact…