There are a variety of aspects to being an effective
pumper operator, and this special edition of the Fire Engineering e-Newsletter takes
a look at a few of them: Jeff Cotner has a
 complete primer on the
application of Class "A" foam, including an archive of his recent Webcast
on the subject; Jeff Welle has an article on things to keep in mind while drafting;
and Ray McCormack writes about improving engine company operations. There's also a
new drill and related Corbett's Trivia question.
– Pete
Prochilo, Online Editor
EXCLUSIVE PUMP OPERATIONS ARTICLES
Things
You Should Know Before Buying an Engine With Class "A"
Foam
(by Jeff Cotner)
In the market for an
apparatus with Class "A" foam? Jeff Cotner has a list of things to keep in
mind when researching and training with foam.
Class
"A" Foam 101: Questions & Answers
(by Jeff
Cotner)
Answers to participants' questions from the December 2007 webcast,
"Class A Foam 101: Structural Firefighting."
Input
Equals Output
(by Ray McCormack)
There are many
variables which will complicate engine company operations, but intelligent training
can raise your crew's game. Ray McCormack shares his thoughts on making your engine
company more effective.
Drafting
Confidence
(by Jeff Welle)
Drafting failures are
usually the result of operator error, but confidence is easily attained with
training. Jeff Welle reviews the main tactical considerations that impact drafting
operations.
 WEBCAST ARCHIVE
Class
A Foam 101: Structural Firefighting
Jeff Cotner's Webcast covers
effective use of Class A foam, including the application rates/proportioning
systems/compressed air foam systems (CAFS) and the different nozzles used. Sign up
and watch this free online presentation.
PUMP OPERATIONS DRILL
Top
Responsibilities of the Pumper Operator
(by Forest
Reeder)
Each pumper operator must be able to
be proficient and able to perform the following tasks in order to fulfill the Job
Performance Requirements (JPRs) of pumper operator.
CORBETT'S PUMP OPERATIONS TRIVIA
What is the primary operational difference between a
centrifugal pump and a rotary pump?
For the answer, visit
here.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
2008
National Campus Fire Safety Month Launched With Immediate Results
The
fourth-annual 2008 National Campus Fire
 Safety Month campaign was
launched on January 2 and, within days, governors from Pennsylvania, Maine, and
North Carolina issued proclamations designating September as Campus Fire Safety
Month.
Student
Recruitment For Management of Emergency Medical Services
The United
States Fire Administration is conducting a pilot class at the National Emergency
Training Center for its newly revised course, P150 - Management of Emergency Medical
Services.
Nominations
Being Accepted For CFSI's Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award
The
Congressional Fire Services Institute is now accepting nominations for the Mason
Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award, which recognizes individual leadership in
advancing fire and life safety initiatives.
EVENTS
Visit
the FDIC Events Web site for information on:
- FDIC 2008 Indianapolis: April 7-12,
2008
JANUARY-FEBRUARY EVENTS
- January 26 2008, Benefit Educational Symposium:
Truck & Rescue Operations, Stamford Professional Fire Fighters, Stamford, CT
United States
- January 26-27 2008, 13th Annual Jackson Fire Expo,
North Canton, OH United States
- February 2 2008, Ice Rescue Technician Course,
Lifesaving Resources, Harrisville, NH United State
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