Location: Woodbury Fire Station
Orientation Date: October 20, 2020
Time: 6:00 PM
Application deadline: October 6, 2020
***Application can be found by CLICKING HERE
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This program presents general principles of pump operation, along with the application of those principles wherever feasible. Guides driver/operators in the proper operation and care of apparatus. Overview of the qualities and skills needed by a driver/operator, safe driving techniques, types of pumping apparatus, positioning apparatus to maximize efficiency and water supply, fire pump theory and operation, hydraulic calculations, water supply considerations, relay pumping principles, water shuttle procedures, foam system operation, and apparatus maintenance and testing. addresses the pumper operator skills needed to move water from a pressurized hydrant or static source to the fireground. Rural water supply techniques, concepts dealing with static water sources and moving the water to the fireground by pumper relay or tanker shuttle are presented and hands-on job skills are practiced. Large diameter hose equipment and techniques are discussed and included in practical activities.
Although Emergency Vehicle Driver Training is a required component of this program, driving skills will have to be validated by the Chief or designated Training Officer of your home fire department in order to complete this program.
- PADO Module 1: Emergency Vehicle Operations and the Operator (19 hours): Includes Emergency Vehicle Driver Training, National Traffic Incident Management, and Basic Fireground Functions.
- PADO Module 2: Fire Streams and Hydraulics (15 hours)
- PADO Module 3: Fire Pump Positioning, Theory, and Operating (15 hours)
- PADO Module 4: Water Supply Practices (12 hours)
Prerequisites: Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age, be affiliated with a fire department, and possess a valid driver's license.
Apparatus Requirements: Students will be required to bring pumping apparatus from their home department for practical exercises. This must be arranged with your Chief of Department prior to enrolling in the program.
Minimum class size is 5 students, maximum class size is 12 students.