Fire Pumping Calculations: Every Pump Operator’s Basic Equation⁠: https://ow.ly/Gjgc50SXXVW ------------------------------------------------------------- The equation EP = NP FL APP ELEV is the basic equation every pump operator needs to calculate when operating the fire pump. ⁠ ⁠ Today, many pump panels have flow meters that allow the pump operator to match the readout on the pump panel with the gallon-per-minute (gpm) flow of the selected nozzle. ⁠ ⁠ This is a disservice to the integrity of th

HOW TO: Put the Fire Engine into PUMP mode. I do this on structure fires and fires of any sort in which we have to deploy a cross lay (or any fire hose) to go fight and extinguish the fire. This is performed each morning to make sure EVERYTHING is 110% ready and operational.🔥🔥🔥 #firefighter #firedepartment #firefighters #firefighterlife #firefighterposts #firedept #firefightertraining | How To Become A Firefighter

Motor Pump Operator.⠀Of the many things I personally miss about being a line FF, the most would have to be driving and operating Fire Apparatus. That being said, sitting in that Officers seat, you gain an entire new perspective on the position.⠀In my opinion & experience it’s the most responsible position we have to offer. In many shops it’s seen as a promotional spot due to the not only responsibility, but to bring a level of consistency. Each apparatus type offers their own set of challenges.

Fire Pump Flow Test in action, performed via the Fire Pump Test Header. . This critical maintenance check, required by NFPA standards, ensures that in an emergency, a fire pump is ready to deliver its full-rated GPM and pressure. . #firepump #firepumps #fireprotection #fireprotectionvideos #kordfire #kordfireprotection | KORD Fire Protection