How Lethal Is A Fire Truck ??? (ft. Houston Jones)

Published on September 9, 2024
Duration: 18:35

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features Scott and Houston Jones testing the destructive power of a 1975 fire truck. They demonstrate its capabilities by testing its water stream on various targets, including a mannequin, a scarecrow, and a ballistic dummy torso, highlighting the significant force and potential lethality of a fire hose at high pressure. The video also includes a sponsorship mention for the Sonoran Desert Institute.

Quick Summary

A 1975 fire truck tested by Kentucky Ballistics demonstrated significant power, capable of discharging 1200 gallons per minute at up to 200 PSI. At 50 PSI, the water stream stripped clothing from a mannequin, and at 200 PSI, it caused severe trauma to a ballistic dummy, proving its lethal potential at close range.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit
  2. 01:12Fire Truck Specifications
  3. 02:30Pump Activation and Initial Test
  4. 04:29Mannequin Test
  5. 05:42Giant Scarecrow Test
  6. 08:42Ballistic Dummy Lab Torso Test
  7. 11:51Point-Blank Lethality Test
  8. 15:31Conclusion and Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

How powerful is a fire truck's water stream?

A 1975 fire truck tested can deliver 1200 Gallons Per Minute (GPM) with a maximum operating pressure of 200 PSI. At 50 PSI, it can strip clothing off a mannequin, and at 200 PSI, it can cause severe trauma to a ballistic dummy torso.

What are the specifications of the 1975 fire truck used in the test?

The 1975 fire truck featured has a 1200-gallon water capacity and a pump capable of 1200 GPM. Its maximum operating pressure is 200 PSI, with the pump system utilizing Hale Pumps technology.

What kind of targets were used to test the fire truck's water stream?

The targets included a standard mannequin, a giant animated scarecrow prop, and a realistic Ballistic Dummy Lab synthetic human torso with internal organs and a skeleton to assess the water stream's destructive potential.

Can a fire truck's water stream be lethal?

Yes, the video demonstrates that at close range, particularly at its maximum pressure of 200 PSI, a fire truck's water stream is capable of causing severe trauma and can be lethal, even decapitating a ballistic dummy.

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