Mar 17, 2008 · Fire Dept connections with a siamese. IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver/ Operator Handbook says hook up with either 2 2 1/2 or 1 3 inch line, when I took a pump class at the Fire …

Feb 12, 2005 · Nothing to major just withing my small department.IFSTA Essentials says an average size cover can usually cover the contents of one bedroom. So what is a "textbook" average size cover?

Jan 8, 2006 · The techniques and tactics used to safely gain access to a fire compartment or structure, advance in safely, and mount an effective attack on the fire are described in some detail in the book …

Jan 20, 2006 · I'll preface this by saying I used simple formulas and charts and my IFSTA Book. My crude formula is basically the FL formula you use to calculate discharge lines. EP=NP+FL Where EP …

Mar 10, 2007 · You should stick with the book used in the class. It is highly unlikely the certifying agency would use one publishers book for the course and another for the exam. You should have a list of …

Aug 27, 2001 · If the hydrant flowed 1000 gpm and now flows only 400 gpm, you have a problem somewhere. 4. Flush the water system. NFPA and IFSTA pubs have a lot of info on water systems. …

Dec 18, 2007 · IFSTA and the Underwriter's formula both consider the friction co-efficient in a worst case scenario. We carry 1 3/4" Ponn Conquest that they have had tested to C=6 and not the IFSTA …

May 20, 2007 · General firefighting discussion 1) At most fires where vertical venting is done there is a combination of horizontal and vertical venting. Especially in SFD's. Most often the window or …

Feb 17, 2008 · I suggest you take a look at several US training sources for further info, i.e. IFSTA manuals, videos, dedicated forcible entry books, etc. Send me an email and I'll be more specific.

Mar 14, 2002 · We have been in training using the IFSTA Essentials , in the workbook one of the activities is to show how to mount and dismount your apparratus safely. When getting out of a …