Elements and Performance Criteria
- Operate pump
- Pump components and ancillary equipment are utilised to draught water, to boost water from a reticulated supply or to deliver and relay water from an appliance tank, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements of incident
- Pump operation is in accordance with organisational procedures, manufacturers' specifications, and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines
- Pump settings are determined, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements of the incident
- Pumps are operated and observed to ensure that pressure and flow of water meets operational requirements and that safety to personnel is maintained
- Pump performance is monitored and maintained to ensure maximum efficiency of operation, to detect and correct pumping and safety problems and to take appropriate action, in accordance with organisational procedures
- Pump operations are carried out avoiding injury to personnel and damage to equipment and facilities
- Mechanical malfunctions are reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
- Prepare pump to deliver water
- Suitability of water supply for operational purposes is determined
- Pump is sited and positioned to receive and deliver water supply, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
- Pump and primer are engaged, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
- Appropriate agents and equipment are prepared for production of foam at an incident, as required
- Pump operation is in accordance with organisational procedures, manufacturers' specifications, and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines
- Pump settings are determined, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements of the incident
- Pumps are operated and observed to ensure that pressure and flow of water meets operational requirements and that safety to personnel is maintained
- Pump performance is monitored and maintained to ensure maximum efficiency of operation, to detect and correct pumping and safety problems and to take appropriate action, in accordance with organisational procedures
- Pump operations are carried out avoiding injury to personnel and damage to equipment and facilities
- Mechanical malfunctions are reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
- Conclude pump operations
- Ancillary equipment is collected, reinstated and stowed, in accordance with organisational procedures
- Maintenance procedures and checks are undertaken to ensure pump and ancillary equipment is serviceable, in accordance with organisational requirements