New fire-fighting water bucket releases its water for a demonstration

[KSC-00PP-0516]

  • Photo Number: KSC-00PP-0516

  • Release Date: 30-Mar-2000

    • Description: A NASA helicopter releases 324 gallons of water onto a building in a simulated fire control demonstration. The high-impact- resistant flexible plastic bucket will be used for fire protection on property and buildings at Kennedy Space Center. Known as the "Bambi" bucket, it will also support the Fish and Wildlife Service for controlled burns plus any wild fires in the area.

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