DO111 - Rural Water Supply
Rural Water Supply
Overview:
Achieving a reliable water supply in the rural environment is one of the most challenging tasks that a firefighter may be assigned. This course is designed for members of all ranks and experiences to learn the best practices when establishing a water supply in the rural setting. Students will be introduced to topics such as: safe water shuttle apparatus practices, principles of dump and fill site operations, and tactics for safely and efficiently establishing a dump and fill site. This course is not intended to teach students how to operate fire department pumpers in the rural environment, but rather how to participate as a company tasked with establishing fill and dump sites. Operating pumps in the rural setting is covered in Rural Supply Pump Operator.
Course Code:
DO111
Length:
16 Hours
Fees:
- $750 flat rate off campus
Pre-Requisites:
None
Restrictions:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Certification:
None
Maximum Class Size:
Minimum 10, Maximum 20
Required Student Materials:
- Pen
- Pencil
- Paper
- Highlighter
- NFPA Compliant Structural Firefighting Clothing
Course Objectives:
- Discuss safe practices for operating water shuttle apparatus.
- Discuss the desired fill rate for water shuttle apparatus.
- Demonstrate safe & efficient filling of water shuttle apparatus at a designated fill site.