Shinimicas Fire Department

Congratulations 🎉

Last night our members reviewed Chapter 13 of Essentials of Firefighting- Hose Streams 💦

This involved a classroom session and hands on training. Our department operates a low pressure fixed gallonage configuration. This means that our nozzles operate at a lower pressure for the same volume of water. When combined with low pressure hose and appropriate pump pressures, it results in low reaction force for the firefighters on the line. This means advancing hose is easier and fatigue is reduced.

Members trained using and 1 3/4” attack line with both fog and smooth bore nozzles, 2.5” attack line and a 2.5” quick attack ground monitor. All these tools give us a variety of options depending on the situation we encounter.

Next up, advancing hose lines for fire attack and forcible entry. Stay tune!

If this looks like something you may be interested in, please reach out. We are always looking for new members! 🧑‍🚒👩‍🚒

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We recently purchased 25 sets of coveralls for our members. Used for a multitude of events, wildland, vehicle extrication,off road calls. They are a vital part of PPE for our group.
These are the types of purchases the Firefighters 5050 contribute to.

https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/nsfd/78