| On Sunday May 18th, East Brandywine Volunteers gathered for an internal driver / operator test for Ladder 49.
Engineer Kevin Shaffer, completed all the necessary prerequisite training to qualify for testing.
East Brandywine Fire Company sets high expectations for their drivers both in regards to driving safely as well as operationally.
In order to be eligible to test the candidate must have the following:
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC)
Firefighter I or Equivalent Training
Pump Operations Class
Aerial Operation Class (for Ladder 49)
Ten hours of road time driving the apparatus
In order to successfully pass the Company's internal Driver / Operator test, the candidate must demonstrate competency with the following:
Driving the apparatus safely
Deploying and pumping a single line for fire attack while using tank water
Deploying and pumping a back-up line for fire attack using tank water
Establishing a water supply
Changing between tank water and water supply source safely while sustaining a functional water flow
Operating an Elevated Master Stream (Ladder 49)
Stow Ladder and Outriggers upon loss of hydraulic pump or engine power
Establishing a Water Supply from a static water source
Operating the Generator
Congratulations to Engineer Shaffer on successfully passing his test. |
