TOG Participants in this program will be introduced to the concepts and advantages of large diameter hose for the fire service. Through classroom and outside exercises the student will learn the safe and proper methods for using large diameter hose. This course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to basic pump construction and theory as well as operating techniques. Emphasis is placed on getting water to the pump, getting water from the pump to hose streams, and prevention of common mistakes in pump operations. This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques in operating fire pumps.
Topics covered include friction loss, relay pumping, master streams, and elevated master streams.
This course will provide the student with instruction in the basic methods of water movement in the rural area for fire fighting. Tank trucks and large diameter supply hose are utilized. Safe, efficient and recommended methods are discussed, demonstrated, and practiced. This course will provide instruction in supplying the fire ground with water from tank trucks as the main supply of water. Topics covered include tanker construction, water supply sources and set up, water flow requirements, tanker shuttle systems, and safe and efficient operations.