From the left Member Ian Beesey of Moulamein Brigade & Instructor Alan Bier of Deputy Group Leader 4 of Blighty.
Deniliquin’s capacity for hosting fire training for district and state firefighters is growing, with training at the weekend extending beyond the fire training site at Deniliquin Airport.
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NSW Rural Fire Service Mid Murray Zone held a hydraulics training course on the Edward River over the weekend. It is part of the advanced firefighting course.
Seven firefighters from the Emery, Moulamein, Mid Murray Support and Thurgoona brigades attended.
Others were unable to attend due to COVID-19 rules.
The hydraulics course is an internal program on pumping operations.
It is designed to enable suitable members to operate pumps, calculate and deliver adequate flow rates and pressure safely and efficiently.
NSW Mid Murray RFS district officer Terry Campbell said they can accommodate up to 20-25 people per course, depending on the type of course.
“We are big on training in the Mid Murray area and welcome any member enquiries about up coming courses,” said Mr Campbell.
For any inquiries email terry.campbell@rfs.nsw.gov.au.
Drafting water from the river and relay pumping through two other trucks to supply the truck at the far end.
Members coupling hoses to the truck.
Instructor Alan Bier shows the use of both compound and pressure gauges to Mid Murray Support Brigade members (from left) Ian Beesey, Kerrie Godfrey and Jessica Holloway.
