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S-100A Part 5
Section 21,
Equipment & Accessories
Contents
- Section 21
- 21 - Equipment - Mk3 Wildfire Pump
Complete Course Table of Contents
Section 21 - Equipment, MK3 Pump
Below is a diagram of a standard MK3 High Pressure Fire Pump. This pump is manufactured by Wildland Fire, formerly, Wajax. There are some important points and safety issues with these and all pumps.
- Ensure correct fuel mix (24:1)
- Ensure WHMIS label is on fuel tank (tank is not shown below)
- Do not set pump in tall, dry grasses where hot muffler can start a fire. Be careful of not getting burned on the hot muffler
- Pump must have water (primed) before starting
- Ensure Over Rev Cut Out switch is pushed in and NEVER jam or tie this switch in the On (running) position
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You may find the above chart useful if you wish to calculate how long you can pump out of a limited water source. (i.e. water truck or portable bladder)
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S-100A Annual Safety Refresher Course
When you have successfully completed the 2 Day, S-100 Course, you must remember to renew annually. The annual renewal course is called the S-100A Annual Safety Refresher.
Our annual safety refresher course is recognized by the B.C. Ministry of Forests, as well as W.C.B.
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