This webcast prepares pump operators to use a variety of techniques including tools, job aids, and pointers to ensure the proper flow and pressure while operating a pump during fireground operations.

As we all know, one critical task of any fire department is putting enough water on the fire. More specifically, a good pump operator knows the right pressures for each and every attack line, hose lay ...

As a young driver/engineer and fire apparatus mechanic, I have a fascination with pump operations, water supply and fire apparatus mechanics in general. Time and time again, over the last 12 years of ...

The Draft Commander 3000 Mobile Fire Pump Testing and Training Unit allows you to perform a true pump test from draft with clean water. By clicking above, I agree to ...

Hingham and four other South Shore fire departments received more than $170,000 this week for firefighter fire pump training. Congressman Stephen Lynch announced the regional Assistance to ...

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KABC) -- The Ventura County Fire Department is using a new technology called pump pods. It is a water recirculating machine that allows firefighters to conserve the water they ...

Fig. 1. The minimum electrical requirements for installing fire pumps are found in Article 695. A general philosophy for most electrical installations is to provide ...

Article 695 covers the electric power sources and interconnecting circuits for electric motor-driven fire pumps. It also covers switching and control equipment dedicated to fire pump drivers. Article ...