Drop tank

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001885",
  "term": "Drop tank",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A portable, open-topped, collapsible reservoir used for temporary water storage, primarily in firefighting operations where hydrants are unavailable. Water tenders or tankers fill the tank, creating a stationary water source from which pumper engines can draft water to supply attack lines. These tanks are constructed from heavy-duty vinyl or canvas supported by a rigid frame and are available in capacities ranging from several hundred to over 5,000 gallons.",
  "subject": "Industrial safety",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Feuerwehrwassertank",
    "es": "tanque de caída",
    "fr": "réservoir souple"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/drop-tank/"
}