DO111 - 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.

 

Register

 

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