The course curriculum covers relationship between flow and pressure and mathematical hydraulic formulas. Students must bring a simple calculator with square root function. Course includes pump theory, pump rating, and pressure and vacuum gauges.
NOTE: This course requires work to be done prior to and /or following attendance at the course.
Part of Pump Operator.
The curriculum covers the laws, rules and driving techniques for emergency vehicles, as well as a review of fire service hydraulics. Fireground evolutions and a driving course make up the practical part of the course. The evolution portion of the course includes the use of pre-connected lines, tandem pumping, drafting, relays and master streams. The student should have a basic understanding of fire stream hydraulics prior to entering this course. Students must bring gloves and proper attire for water pumping exercises.
NOTE: This course requires work to be done prior to and /or following attendance at the course.
The course curriculum can be designed around the requirements of the requesting fire department. Classroom lectures and practical exercises are conducted in the principles and uses of aerial and pumper apparatus, including the recognition of hazards which may be present during aerial operations. The curriculum also includes classroom lectures and exercises in the principles, uses and tactical and safe placement of platform apparatus. Exercises are also conducted in the use and principles of aerial and pumper apparatus, including the recognition of hazards which may be present during aerial operations.
NOTE: Students must bring gloves, hard hat and proper attire for water pumping and Aerial exercises. Students will be required to ascend and descend aerial ladders and aerial platforms.
Instructor: Deputy Fire Marshall Kurt Lathrop, WMFD
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