The FVS1000 Hydrovac from Foremost is a compact unit designed to maneuver easily in urban environments while maintaining the same standards of productivity as the company’s larger models. It is mounted on a tandem-axle chassis and holds 1,000 gallons of freshwater and 7 cubic yards of debris. All working components are housed in a 42-inch aluminum, heated, insulated and lighted van body. A Robuschi RB-DV125 PD blower provides 4,000 cfm and full vacuum. The boom is 8 inches and operated by an Omnex wireless controller, which allows for control of vehicle rpm, the wash system, off-loading and vacuum functions. The water system has a CAT 3560 wash pump, capable of 3,000 psi and 20 gpm, and is heated by a 740,000 Btu diesel-fired boiler. Off-loading is performed via a sloped debris tank, assisted by a washout system powered by a high-volume centrifugal pump. 403/295-5800; www.foremost.ca.