Everything You Should Know About the TFT Intake Valve

Picking out a reliable tft intake valve for your pumper is one of those decisions that can really change how you handle water on the fire ground. It's the main gateway between your water source and the pump, and if that gate is stuck or leaking, everything else slows down. Most guys in the fire service know that Task Force Tips (TFT) has been around the block, and their intake valves—often called BIVs or Ball Intake Valves—are pretty much the industry standard for a reason. ...

April 30, 2026 · 6 min · Omalley Birnbaum