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