Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
8050
Course Name
Operation and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants
Contact Hours
2.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
Kennedy Valve
Primary Contact
kyle richey
kyle.richey@kvmhsales.com
570-335-3718 Ext.
Website
Description
This class is meant to give operators a better understanding of dry barrel fire hydrants. Help departments improve on their current flushing programs by showing them procedures that need to be followed each and every time. By following and applying these procedures you can dramatically reduce several events including main breaks, emergency digs, replacing parts and many others. By explaining how a fire hydrant operates you can limit the amount of damage that could occur when you do in fact have an issue with a hydrant. Lastly when knowing how to properly operate and maintain your hydrants you can maintain a safe work environment.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
1: Provide a safe work environment for you and your co –workers.
2: Know how to properly maintain and operate your fire hydrant.
3: Help maintain the life of your fire hydrants.
4: Creating a flushing program.
5: Having a system in place for record keeping.
6: Be able to identify an operation issue with your fire hydrant and correct it.
Target Audience
Any member that is involved in the distribution system.
Training Format
Classroom