COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills to design, setup, operate, troubleshoot, and shut down portable water delivery systems. The focus is on portable pumps – it does not address water delivery for engines. Topics covered include: portable water delivery systems; equipment; roles and responsibilities; and system design and hydraulics. There is also a field exercise where students will apply what they learned in the classroom.
COURSE HOUR:
0900-1800
COURSE LOCATION:
VARIOUS. Please see course listings for course dates and locations.
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be State Fire Training Firefighter 2 or Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5), or those wanting to learn more about portable pumps and water use
PREREQUISITES:
None
STUDENTS MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING TO CLASS:
- Approved hardhat (full brim or cap style).
- Wrap-around eye protection (safety glasses or shield).
- Hearing protection (earplugs or muffs) with NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) of 20 or more.
- Gloves that are slip-resistant and appropriate for the weather conditions.
- Long-sleeved shirt appropriate for the weather conditions. Nomex is optional during the field exercises.
- Cut-resistant boots with non-slip sole (generally, leather with Vibram-sole.)
- Incident Response Pocket Guide.
NOTES:
Participants enrolled in this courses will receive a Pre-study packet or online pre-study that must be completed prior to attending and available to the instructor at the beginning of the class.