Abstract: A portable, fully submersible, high volume water pump, driven by a hydraulic powered motor is disclosed for rapidly supplying a large volume of water at useable pressures to an extinguishment operation involving a burning object or building, utilizing a local water source such as a pond, pool, portable basin, or municipal hydrant. The pump is fully portable and, in a preferred embodiment, used in conjunction with an extensible boom arm of a utility vehicle such as a fire engine. The pump can supply water from a source having as little as two inches of water depth and is simple in design and manufacturability.

Abstract: A remote pumping system for cisterns or water storage tanks is disclosed, comprising a high volume water pump driven by a hydraulic or electrically powered motor, for rapidly supplying a large volume of water to an extinguishment operation involving a burning object or building, from a local water source such as a pond, pool, portable basin, municipal hydrant, or cistern. The pump is lowered into a cistern by means of a rail system and is powered electrically or hydraulically by a remote or unit mounted power supply. In a further embodiment, a water-tight, above ground containment cabinet houses the discharge hose reels and/or the power supply for the pump motor.