Indian FSV500 Fedco Smoke Chaser Fire Pump, 5 gal, Yellow

At the risk of TMI, I tend a ceremonial fire in a high risk fire area. I was turned on to these by a couple folks who worked as smoke jumpers. They tell me the hard tank carries better over a long day, but this has been great. It packs light and works awesome. A real professional tool, and made for hard use. You can use it with the pump clipped to the harness so you have your hands free, yet deploy it instantly. The brass pump is field serviceable. The strong narrow stream is a plus. You can shoot down into the fuel and knock out fires better than a hose. I usually use the single tip, but there’s a sprayer tip that’s attached and can be swapped in the field. I’ve managed to avoid needing to use it in an emergency, but I’m glad I have it.Field crews know these professionally, but home owners should consider something like this. Have a back yard fire and the wind kicks up? You could keep this handy and you’re not tied to your hose to knock down the emergency. Wildfire blowing embers toward your house? Fourth of July? This could save your neighborhood. It’s not a replacement for a fire extinguisher, but an extension that you should consider if you are in a fire-prone area.

Great little piss pump to keep handy on the tractor.

We bought 2 last week. Firefighters wore them for about 6 hours yesterday and said they were way more comfortable than the backpack sprayer we use to have. They are very happy with their new packs.

Have had these for two brush fire seasons now. They are holding up very well and the guys love them compared to the traditional Indian tank

Fought fires for 30 days straight last season. Some terrain required some tough hiking, and my 4 Gal backpack sprayer would dig into me after a while. This is far more comfortable and puts out a lot more water than a backpack sprayer. It has two nozzles so you can spray a wide area, or do a more direct stream when needed. I highly recommend and would buy it again.

This is my second one that has begun leaking in my vehicle with zero damage or wear other than being filled with water. TERRIBLE PRODUCT. Do not buy.

The bag and pump handle are well made, the large screw on cap allows for easy filling of the bag. The pump has 2 nozzles conveniently chained to the tip of the pump. The straight stream shoots approx. 30 ft even in a straight up position, and the spray stream shoots approx. 25 feet in a straight or horizontal position. The shoulder straps are good but filling the bag with 5 gallons of water puts the weight around 50 lbs, and without a waist strap makes it difficult to carry for more than 5 minutes. I bought a "Freighter" backpack frame with a padded waist belt, and it makes carrying it much, much easier and tolerable, especially uphill. I bought mine due to a roadside fire I came upon with on a vacation in NM last year. Had I had the "Rig", the fire would have been out in 10 min or less, even the 20-30 ft tall Yucca Catus that was on fire at the top/crown of it. Also, when first using it stroke the pump handle forward to activate it.

Keep the wand higher than the pack or it leaks.