Fire and Training: Pump Operations
Doug Cline and Paul Watlington, battalion chief with the Burlington (NC) Fire Department, discuss coordinating pump operations and fire attack.
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Firefighter Fundamentals: Basic Fire Apparatus Operations
Mark van der Feyst reviews some basic concepts that firefighters must understand to ensure safe fire apparatus operations.
Driver/Engineer Training Video: Supplying a Fire Department Connection
Miami-Dade (FL) firefighters must perform the fire department connection (FDC) evolution precisely as demonstrated within the allotted time.
You’re a Pump Operator, Now What?
Your basic firefighter training may not cover the finer points of delivering safe and effective water flows to the fireground, says Doug Haviland.
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The Command Post: The Driver-Operator
Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the qualities of a great fire apparatus driver-operator.
Left Seat Tips and Tactics, Part 2
Driver-engineers may be the unsung heroes on the fireground but, make no mistake, they are the glue that keeps the operation together.
Left Seat Tips and Tactics, Part 1
Nick Peppard gives this detailed look at the responsibilities and priorities of the driver/engineer, one of the most critical positions on the fireground.
Pump Operation: Training for Success
When pump operations don’t go so smoothly, it affects every other aspect of the incident. Paul Watlington on pump operator training.
Humpday Hangout: The Role of the Pump Operator
This panel is joined by Paul Watlington of the Burlington (NC) Fire Department for a discussion on the vital role of the pump operator.
FDIC Int’l 2021: IDEX Fire & Safety’s SAM™ Integrated Total Water Control System
SAM makes complex fire pump operations simple by managing water flow.
MS Fire Lieutenant Dies After Falling Ill at Vehicle Fire
Lieutenant Larry Dean Adams of the Yazoo County (MS) District 3 Volunteer Fire Department passed away after falling ill on scene.
Video: Manual Pump Shift Override
This video from Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue is intended to familiarize driver/operators with manual pump shift override procedures.