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The CFD Moves Big Water!
By Chief John Munson
April 28, 2013
Nearly 65 firefighters from around the area spent the weekend learning about Rural Water Supply Operations. The CFD played host to Mark Davis and Alan Busch from GBW Associates (AKA "Got Big Water") out of Maryland to help us better understand and prepare for fires in areas lacking fire hydrants. In attendance was 30 volunteers from the Croton-on-Hudson FD, volunteers from Banksville, Bedford Hills, Garrison, Montrose, Mohegan, Pocantico Hills, Somers & Yorktown, and career firefighters from Greenville, Hartsdale and the Montrose VA.
While the majority of Croton-on-Hudson's village has the benefit of pressurized hydrants, the outlaying Fire Protection Districts of Mount Airy and Quaker Bridge do not. Knowing this, the department brought in the expertise of these two instructors to help us be better prepared for future fire incidents in these areas.
The first day was mostly spent in the classroom, reviewing fill sites, draft sites and tanker operations. The day ended with a review of dump site operations using our Engine 118.
The second day was spent outdoors, with those in attendance reviewing fill site operations from both static and dynamic water sources. The day culminated with an ISO Two-Hour Flow Test at the Croton-Harmon Train Station. Using all three Croton Engines, a Montrose Engine, a Montrose VA Engine and Tankers from Bedford Hills, Pocantico Hills, Yorktown & Garrison - a sustained flow of up to 1,250 gallons per minute was achieved. Well over 100,000 gallons of water was shuttled by way of the five tankers during this exercise!
The Croton-on-Hudson FD extends our appreciation to the instructors, as well as the departments that came to this important training. We also extend our appreciation to the folks at Croton Point Park for their continued cooperation to allow us access to the park for training.
Thanks also to Department Photographer JT Camp for the photos below.
