Description:
This 24-hour course is designed to equip emergency responders and personnel with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage and operate mobile water supply units during emergency incidents. Participants will learn the principles, techniques and best practices for establishing, maintaining, and managing water supply operations in diverse emergency scenarios. Topics covered: Water Supply Systems, Mobile Water Supply Units, Deployment & Setup, Operations & Logistics, and Inspections, Safety & Hazards.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of mobile water supply operations
- Demonstrate proficiency in deploying and managing mobile water supply units
- Implement safety measures and environmental considerations during water supply operations
- Integrate mobile water supply operations effectively within incident management frameworks
This class combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical exercises and simulations to ensure participants can apply learned concepts in real-world scenarios.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pump, Aerial, Tiller and Mobile Water Supply, 3rd edition. The ISBN is 9781284147612. The cost is approximately $110. The book should be purchase prior to the first class meeting.
Bring to Class:
LOCATION: Cottage Grove Fire Department Station 2, 8641 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, Room: Training Room*
Prerequisites: State Certification in Fire Apparatus Operator NFPA 1072 Driver/Operator
MN State Certification testing TBD.
Registration Cutoff Date:
4/8/2025
Dates & Times:
4/9/2025 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Cottage Grove Fire Station 2 - Training Room
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4/14/2025 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Cottage Grove Fire Station 2 - Training Room
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4/16/2025 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Cottage Grove Fire Station 2 - Training Room
( See Map )
