HVP 2
HVP 2 : High Volume Pump: Under the New Dimensions programme, Kent Fire and Rescue Service has been identified as one of a number of strategically located Fire and Rescue Services to be allocated a High Volume Pump (HVP). The HVP is intended to enhance the Services resilience to a variety of incidents where the ability to move large volumes of water is required. These include: (1) Natural flooding - flooding is an increasing problem and causes widespread disruption and damage to areas affected. This can often affect a large number of locations simultaneously. The HVPs may be used to enhance the ability of the FRS to assist in mitigating the effects of flooding, working together with other agencies. (2) Deliberate flooding - it is recognised that there is a risk of deliberate acts being carried out to instigate flooding. (3) Firefighting - HVPs can enhance the existing capacity to pump high volumes of water for firefighting at a variety of incident types. As a New Dimensions Programme appliance the HVP is available for mobilising both within and outside the county as required. It is stationed at Whitstable fire station. The HVP is capable of delivering up to 8,000 litres of water per minute
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