Pump Operations Academy 2006

This free course sponsored by Pend Oreille Fire District No. 3 will enhance each Firefighter's ability to perform effectively in the role of Pump Operator. As we are all aware, the role of Pump Operator is not always a glamorous one, but when done effectively it can make difference between fires extinguished and lives protected or real frustration for the IC and the attack crews.

Fire District No. 3 Chief Havener - Instructor

» Course Overview

This is the first time this class is offered in Pend Oreille County. We will consider hosting this class annually to further the firefighters' capabilities for those that may have recently completed the Basic Firefighter class or have an interest in honing their skills.

The course will use the IFSTA “Pumping Apparatus Driver/ Operator” curriculum as a guide. The textbook is highly recommended for those in attendance.

» Course Objectives

The objectives of the class are as follows:

The Pump Operator will

∙ Describe the basics of water characteristics and it’s sources

∙ Describe the different types of nozzles and their flow rates

∙ Describe the need for calculating needed fire flow

∙ Calculate both theoretical and fire ground pump pressures

∙ Demonstrate proficiency in fire pump operation

∙ From water tank, pressure source and draft

∙ Describe the need for and demonstrate relay pumping

∙ Describe the need for and demonstrate water shuttle operations

∙ Describe the process for annual pump testing

» Training Schedule - 2006

The Pump Operations Academy will start on April 2, 2006 and will be held on Sundays from 1230 – 1630. We will meet for six weeks and students will only need their department pumping apparatus for the 4th and 5th class sessions. The dates and times will be up for discussion or change depending on the wishes of class members.

DATE	SUBJECTS	HOURS
April 2	Water Principles, Pressure, Friction Loss, and Water Supply Fire Hose, Nozzles, and Flow Rates	4
April 9	Fire Flow Calculations Pressure Calculations Based on Proper Flow	4
April 16	Fire Pump Theory, Operation of the Fire Pump	4
April 23	Operating the Fire Pump (Continued)	4
April 30	Relay Pumping Water Shuttle Operations	4
May 7	Water Shuttle Operations (Continued) Pump Testing, Maintenance	4
	TOTAL HOURS	24

» Equipment Requirements

Fire District No. 3 will supply engines for all class hands-on activities except during the fourth and fifth weeks.

∙ Pump operations class participants will need full PPE for each class

( no SCBA)

∙ Participants should bring a pocket calculator, pencil, and paper to each

class session.

∙ Engines will be needed for hands-on training on the 4th & 5th weeks,

509-447-5305

Pend Oreille Fire Protection District No. 3

325272 Hwy. 2

Newport, WA 99156

Pump Operations Academy

» APRIL 2

- Water Principles

- Pressure

- Friction Loss

- Water Supply

» APRIL 9

- Fire Flow Calculations

- Pressure Calculations

» APRIL 16

- Rescheduled

» APRIL 23

- Fire Pump Theory

- Operating the Fire Pump

» APRIL 30

- Relay Pumping

- Water Shuttle Operations

» MAY 7

- Water Shuttle Operations

- Pump Testing

- Maintenance

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