FDIC 2019

Rural Water Movement Operations (Room 101-102)

10 Apr 19
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Firefighting

The focus is on the various strategies and tactics for rural water movement—from nurse tankers to the rural hitch, drafting operations, vacuum tankers, and the jet syphon. Learn advantages and disadvantages of these strategies, how to determine if a strategy will work for your department, apparatus placement, pump operations, and assignments. Flow charts and times for loss of water will be presented with each strategy.