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Hello Ray,
Due to our hydrant locations, we will attack the first line with on-board water supply (1000 gallons). In most cases our tanker is on scene before we hit the 1/2 tank. The tanker has 3000 on board with a 1000 2-stage pump. All our engin...
Group to discuss problems with pumps or just to share information regarding pumps. Training of pump operators to deal with fire ground operations.
Group to discuss problems with pumps or just to share information regarding pumps. Training of pump operators to deal with fire ground operations.
Group to discuss problems with pumps or just to share information regarding pumps. Training of pump operators to deal with fire ground operations.
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- Residence.
- 12000 Floresta Lane, Alexander, Arkansas 72002
- Department:
- Little Rock Fire Department ; Northeast Saline County Fire District
- Title/rank:
- Captain (LRFD paid) /Chief (NESCO volunteer)
- Years of public service:
- 38
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Pumping operation/ understanding differance between single stage & two stage pumps/ understanding differance between automatic nozzles& constant gallonage nozzles/ Combination nozzle vs smoothbore and just plain basic firefighting!
- Professional Qualifications:
- Been a member of Arkansas Fire Service 38 years. Been an instructor 32 years. Oldest operating EMT in the State with the lowest EMT number. I have been the service rep. for Waterous Fire pumps since 1982 and own the oldest fire apparatus pump repair business in the state of Arkansas. Teach "Lets Talk Pumps" at FDIC.
- Topics you provide training for:
- Moving water (fire flows), Pump Operator training, what is not in the books. Differance between a good flow of water and just spraying water.
Choosing the best hose size for the job. Highrise hose operations" What you don't Know"
- Areas of expertise:
- Fire pumps, foam systems, nozzle studies, highrise studies on suppling fire streams. Hose nozzles. Designing pumping apparatus. How to inspect a new apparatus for acceptance including the 4 hour pump acceptance testing.
- Bio:
- Joined the Arkansas Fire Service November 1,1970. Became the yougest fire instructor in the state in 1974. Took the second EMT Class held in the state in 1974. Opened Fire Apparatus Repair Company, Inc. in 1979, became a Waterous Service Center in 1982. Collects fire trucks and related fire equipment. Basically eat-up with it! First instructor from Arkansas to teach at FDIC.
Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 9:50pm on November 10, 2009,
Michael Haefner said…
- Bob,
I never thanked you for your post to my question nearly a year ago, but I really appreciate it. I have another couple questions for you, Id rather send an E-mail so I dont take up all of your page. Thanks for your time
Haefalo
- At 5:19am on June 26, 2009,
brodie robinson said…
- im soo sorry that was not me and that didnt mean to send that .
this is embarrasing becauise i didnt send that im sorry
- At 4:09am on June 25, 2009,
brodie robinson said…
- hi bob,
this is brodie robinson and i did an episode of the librarians with you.
how have you been?
i was just wondering if you would be interested in having dinner with my mum.
my fat step dad has moved out(how ace!!) and i know that mum wants to catch up with you. if you could just email brodieoxo@hotmail.com or call or text 0488200965 that would be really good. hope to talk to you soon
forom brodie
- At 1:45pm on April 6, 2009,
Eric Gunn said… - Hey Bob, how are things going? Its been a while and I have lost your numbers when i switched phones. Let me know how you are?
- At 6:47pm on September 13, 2008,
Jeremy Knighton said… - Yes please, as soon as you get it let me know
Thanks
Jeremy
- At 9:07pm on August 24, 2008,
Aaron Merritt said… - Hey Bob,
My mailing address is:
Duvall Fire
Attn: Aaron Merritt
PO Box 338
Duvall, WA 98019
Thanks a million!
Aaron
- At 10:44pm on July 16, 2008,
Todd McKee said…
- Welcome to the greatest training site in the World!
This where the serious trainers learn form each other, this where we as a family grow and you are a part of it. How exciting is that!
Please take a look at the group called HazMat News and Training. We are currently talking about some great things and I would love to hear what YOU have to say. Todd McKee
- At 6:28pm on July 8, 2008,
Aaron Merritt said…
- Hey Bob, I am still interested in any pump class material you have to offer. If you already sent it, it may have been kicked back. Try my email address for my other department - amerritt@duvallfire45.com - Thx
- At 7:35pm on May 12, 2008,
Jeremy Knighton said…
- Captain Franklin,
I was wondering, what type of check-off procedure does a firefighter in your department go through to be a fill in Engineer?
- At 6:21am on April 28, 2008,
Jory Cox said… - Hey Bob. Just wanted to say hi again. Thank you for stopping by our hot class last week at FDIC. It was eye opening seeing the damaged pump parts you had. I tried to get the chief to let us go to your talk session, but we were short staffed that day. Anyway thanks again. Hope to see you again next year. Hopefuly we can get you a spot in our class. Thank You Jory Cox/White River Fire Dept L-51
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