09/06/2026
This weekend, Newberry Springs Fire Department conducted drafting and hose operations training.
Crews practiced establishing a draft from a static water source using Engine 392. Training included apparatus positioning, deploying and securing hard suction hose, calculating the necessary hydraulic formulas to determine proper discharge pressures, establishing a reliable water supply, and maintaining proper pump operations.
Once the draft was established, personnel flowed water through handlines and the apparatus deck gun/master stream.
We also took the opportunity to work with one of our newest members on the fundamentals of hose deployment, hose handling, and nozzle operations, providing hands-on experience with properly deploying a line from the engine and working as part of the crew.
Training with alternative water sources is especially important in Newberry Springs, where traditional fire hydrants are limited and firefighters may need to establish water from ponds, tanks, or other static water sources during an emergency.