Good topic this month. Gas meters. Never really had a formal training session on any of our meters. And now, with the BC's having new ones, it was nice to get some hands on training with them. Plus, just some of the facts that go along with them. For instance, our old ones took 90 seconds to get an accurate sample reading. The new ones, 3-10 seconds. For us firefighters, that's a plus. And probably why things did not turn into the worse case scenario a few weeks back here for a couple Milwaukee firefighters.
Byrge
June 27, 2012
June 24, 2012
Waiting Game
Everyone keeps asking...Any results yet? You hear anything?
No, I haven't and won't til late July or early August.
I really am hoping to be number 20 on the list. Anything better would be great, but anything below that, I'll be disappointed. Then again, I have to make the list.
Drove 23's again the other day. Only four runs. Seems odd that if and when I get promoted that I'll be driving everyday. Right now, I'm driving only because of an injury to normally assigned HEO.
Byrge
No, I haven't and won't til late July or early August.
I really am hoping to be number 20 on the list. Anything better would be great, but anything below that, I'll be disappointed. Then again, I have to make the list.
Drove 23's again the other day. Only four runs. Seems odd that if and when I get promoted that I'll be driving everyday. Right now, I'm driving only because of an injury to normally assigned HEO.
Byrge
June 13, 2012
HEO Tips
Written Exam Notes
Practical Exam Notes
DRIVING
Slow down during the driving portion...the straight line and offset alley were not that bad. Take the time to go through the slow curve. Remember thats where two cones found themselves under the rear duals. Walk the front bumper in between the rest of the cones. For the serpentine, practice at 33-35 feet. Going forward was difficult as the need to reposition became a nessesscity and not an option. Keep tight to the cones. Practice practice practice. Backwards not too bad, swing tailboard around and straight back til the duals reach the cones then swing ass around until the next cone comes into sight of the mirror. For the alley dock, swing in, and if need to reposition, do so.
AERIAL
Went quite well. Remember to chock wheels and the front wheel lock. Just need to get a feel for length of the aerial for positioning and aerial placement. Once finished, cover brake and disengage air brakes to release front wheel lock. Plus, mention the belts for those climbing the aerial.
PUMPING
When doing walk around, turn battery on to power the electronics. Need on to close front suction plus any other discharges that may he electonically operated. Discharges on opposite side? Turn on power and start rig, pto, check gauges as exiting vehicle. Tank to pump, throttle to 1000, prime, open discharge and increase to starting pressure then hook up supply. Proctor states what needs to be done until a 2nd line can be charged. Do so. For the foam (external eductor) set up using rear discharge. Flow @ 200 and gate down first line. When flushing, also mention to clean eductor back at quarters. Shutting down, even though proctor states to get rig ready for next candidate, open drain of a capped discharge, AFTER RIG TAKEN OUT OF PUMP. Look through the apparatus guidelines for exact steps. Stow wheel chocks.
Til next time Byrge
Practical Exam Notes
DRIVING
Slow down during the driving portion...the straight line and offset alley were not that bad. Take the time to go through the slow curve. Remember thats where two cones found themselves under the rear duals. Walk the front bumper in between the rest of the cones. For the serpentine, practice at 33-35 feet. Going forward was difficult as the need to reposition became a nessesscity and not an option. Keep tight to the cones. Practice practice practice. Backwards not too bad, swing tailboard around and straight back til the duals reach the cones then swing ass around until the next cone comes into sight of the mirror. For the alley dock, swing in, and if need to reposition, do so.
AERIAL
Went quite well. Remember to chock wheels and the front wheel lock. Just need to get a feel for length of the aerial for positioning and aerial placement. Once finished, cover brake and disengage air brakes to release front wheel lock. Plus, mention the belts for those climbing the aerial.
PUMPING
When doing walk around, turn battery on to power the electronics. Need on to close front suction plus any other discharges that may he electonically operated. Discharges on opposite side? Turn on power and start rig, pto, check gauges as exiting vehicle. Tank to pump, throttle to 1000, prime, open discharge and increase to starting pressure then hook up supply. Proctor states what needs to be done until a 2nd line can be charged. Do so. For the foam (external eductor) set up using rear discharge. Flow @ 200 and gate down first line. When flushing, also mention to clean eductor back at quarters. Shutting down, even though proctor states to get rig ready for next candidate, open drain of a capped discharge, AFTER RIG TAKEN OUT OF PUMP. Look through the apparatus guidelines for exact steps. Stow wheel chocks.
Til next time Byrge
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