Capon Valley Volunteer Fire Department

06/27/2026

SOLD OUT
Thank You too everyone for your support

Today is the Day
Chicken Chicken Chicken!!!! June 27th we will start selling at 9am (weather permitting).
$5.00 a half

06/23/2026

🚨🐔Mark your calendars folks Chicken Chicken Chicken!!!! June 27th we will start selling at 9am (weather permitting).
$5.00 a half

05/26/2026

Special thanks to Drifters Cafe!! Thank you for your support!!

Saturday was a great day for a great cause 🚒

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and supported our Volunteer Fire Department Proceeds Day!
Because of your support, we were able to donate $750 from Saturday’s sales to help support our local fire department and the work they do for our community.

We’re grateful to be part of a community that always shows up for one another! Thank you!

04/20/2026

Does your community rely on volunteer firefighters… and do you even know?

Across the country, volunteers are the ones responding when the call comes in. 🚒❤️ This National Volunteer Week, we’re recognizing the impact they make every day.

If you’ve ever thought about stepping up or your department needs more members, Make Me A Firefighter can help connect you.

Start here: www.makemeafirefighter.org

04/18/2026

SOLD OUT
THANK YOU EVERYONE

Almost sold out come and get it before it’s all gone!!!!!

04/18/2026

Hot and ready!!! Come on down!!

04/18/2026

Today is the day folks chicken chicken chicken!!!! We will start selling at 9am (weather permitting).

04/14/2026

HOW FAST DOES A FIRE ENGINE RUN OUT OF WATER?
(1.5”–1.75” attack line)

Fire engines do not have unlimited water.
Tank water is for initial attack—it buys time.

Not all fire engines carry the same amount of water—and it can run out in just minutes.

Water duration depends on tank size and flow rate (GPM).
More flow = less time.

SMALL FIRE ENGINE (300–660 gallons)
Flow: 95–150 GPM
Duration: 2–5 minutes

Nozzle: Fog / Combination
Nozzle Pressure: ~100 psi

Quick attack—but runs dry fast.

STANDARD FIRE ENGINE (~1,000 gallons)
Flow: 150–250 GPM (per hose)

Duration:
• 1 line: 4–8 minutes
• 2 lines: 2–4 minutes

Nozzle Options:
• Fog (100 psi)
• Smooth bore (50 psi)

More hose lines = faster water loss.

WATER TANKER (2,000–3,000 gallons)
Flow: 125–250 GPM
Duration: 10–20+ minutes

Supports fire engines and helps maintain continuous operations.

REAL NUMBERS

Typical Flow (125–150 GPM):
• 500 gallons = 3–4 minutes
• 1,000 gallons = 6–8 minutes
• 1,500 gallons = 9–12 minutes

High Flow (250+ GPM):
• 500 gallons = ~2 minutes
• 1,000 gallons = ~4 minutes
• 1,500 gallons = ~6 minutes

Higher flow means faster tank depletion.

NOZZLE BASICS

Fog Nozzle
• 95–150 GPM
• 100 psi
• Effective for cooling

Smooth Bore
• 160–265 GPM
• 50 psi
• Better pe*******on and more efficient water delivery

WHAT DRAINS WATER FAST

• Larger nozzles (higher GPM)
• Multiple hose lines operating
• Continuous, uncontrolled flow
• Poor water discipline

TO SUSTAIN OPERATIONS

• Connect to hydrants
• Use water tankers
• Control the flow

Water management is fire control.

04/14/2026

Mark your calendars folks chicken chicken chicken!!!! April 18th we will start selling at 9am (weather permitting).