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Sprinkler and Standpipe Training
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By Past EMS Chief Chris Biddle
April 7, 2010

On Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 the Westwood Fire Company held a training class related to sprinkler and standpipe operations. The training was instructed by past EMS Chief Chris Biddle.

The class started out with a one-hour classroom presentation followed by a hands on demonstration at the Mittal Steel Fire Department's facility along with the Harrison House of Coatesville.

The classroom presentation consisted of topics such as sprinkler codes, different types of sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and standpipe connections. The class ventured to Mittal Steel Fire Department where we were met by Mittal Steel Captain Chris McGeady. Captain McGeady allowed us to see first hand how a sprinkler system is set up and operates.

After a short demonstration on the sprinkler system, the members made their way to the Harrison House of Coatesville. The members were able to learn about main shut off valves and fire department connections. The Harrison House is also equipped with a unique water storage system just for the fire protection systems.

We would like to thank Mittal Steel Captain McGeady for allowing us to use their sprinkler system for training.
Units: Engine 44-5 and Ambulance 44
 
Mutual Aid: Mittal Steel Station 75
 
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Members received classroom and hands on training related to fire protection systems commonly found in our area facilities
Members received classroom and hands on training related to fire protection systems commonly found in our area facilities
 
This sprinkler system protects the fire station
This sprinkler system protects the fire station
Captain McGeady of the Mittal Steel Fire Department
Captain McGeady of the Mittal Steel Fire Department
 
Past EMS Chief Biddle explaining how the sprinkler riser activates
Past EMS Chief Biddle explaining how the sprinkler riser activates
Captain Deckman and Lieutenant Short checking out the sprinkler heads that protect the station
Captain Deckman and Lieutenant Short checking out the sprinkler heads that protect the station
 
Assistant EMS Chief Carr, Fire Police Lieutenant Pilotti, and EMT Devine
Assistant EMS Chief Carr, Fire Police Lieutenant Pilotti, and EMT Devine
Assistant EMS Chief Carr pondering what question to ask next
Assistant EMS Chief Carr pondering what question to ask next
 
Deputy EMS Chief Smith observing
Deputy EMS Chief Smith observing
Past EMS Chief Biddle explaining the water main feeding the sprinkler riser
Past EMS Chief Biddle explaining the water main feeding the sprinkler riser
 
Post Indicating Valve (PIV) is explained and its purpose for the sprinkler system protecting the office building of the Harrison House
Post Indicating Valve (PIV) is explained and its purpose for the sprinkler system protecting the office building of the Harrison House
The underground sprinkler main supplies water for the sprinkler system
The underground sprinkler main supplies water for the sprinkler system
 

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