Pump Operations Academy

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 PEND OREILLE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 3

This free course sponsored by Pend Oreille Fire District No. 3 and the Pend Oreille Training Council 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 the difference between fires extinguished and lives protected or real frustration for the IC and the attack crews.  Fire District No. 3 Chief Havener

» Course Overview

This is the third year that this course is being offered in Pend Oreille County. We are hosting this class in order 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:

After this training the Pump Operator will be able to

∙ 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  - 2007  

The Pump Operations Academy will start on June 22, 2007 and will be held on Sundays from 1230 – 1630. We will meet for 30 hours in five sessions and students will only need their department pumping apparatus for the 4th and 5th class sessions.

» Equipment Requirements

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

∙ 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.

Newport, WA 99156

Pump Operations Academy

» JUNE 22

- Water Principles

- Pressure

- Friction Loss

- Water Supply

- Fire Hose

- Nozzles

- Flow Rates

» June 23-24

- Fire Flow Calculations

- Pressure Calculations

- Fire Pump Theory

- Operating the Fire Pump

» JUNE 29

 - Relay Pumping

 - Water Shuttle Operations

» JUNE 30

- Fire Pump Theory

- Operating the Fire Pump 

- Pump Testing

- Maintenance

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