PD002 Positioning Apparatus
Pumping Apparatus
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20m
Driver/operators and engineers need to know how to correctly position the apparatus at the emergency scene. This program presents: how to determine the best position for an attack pumper, how to position water supply pumpers, correct pumper positioning for special situations, a demonstration of staging procedures and the tactical and safety considerations for operations on limited access highways.
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