Tactical Drafting: How to Move Big Water In the Rural Environment
(Room Virginia Beach Fire Training Center (VBFTC))
21 Feb 20
8:00 AM
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5:00 PM
Tracks:
Hands On Training (H.O.T.)
Operating from a draft is one of the most fundamental skills an engine operator will have to perform. Most operators are confident in their ability to achieve a prime through a single intake utilizing some sort of priming device; however, large flow fires will require the operator to use more advanced drafting techniques. This course is designed to teach students field proven methods and techniques for maximizing their capability while operating from a static source. Students will also be introduced to field proven tricks to establish a fast and reliable initial draft through a single intake. Methods for expanding the initial system to incorporate multiple intakes simultaneously, without interruption to their fire flow, will also be shown. By the conclusion of this course, the student will be capable of delivering large flow rates reliably in the rural setting.