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S-100A, Part Five - Section 21, Equipment & Accessories (single/group/s100aPrimaryQ)

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Contents

    Section 21
  • 21 - Equipment - Mk3 Wildfire Pump

Complete Course Table of Contents


Section 21 - Equipment, MK3 Pump


Below is a diagram of a standard MK3 High Pressure Fire Pump. This pump is manufactured by Wildland Fire, formerly, Wajax. There are some important points and safety issues with these and all pumps.

  • Ensure correct fuel mix (24:1)
  • Ensure WHMIS label is on fuel tank (tank is not shown below)
  • Do not set pump in tall, dry grasses where hot muffler can start a fire. Be careful of not getting burned on the hot muffler
  • Pump must have water (primed) before starting
  • Ensure Over Rev Cut Out switch is pushed in and NEVER jam or tie this switch in the On (running) position

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You may find the above chart useful if you wish to calculate how long you can pump out of a limited water source.  (i.e. water truck or portable bladder)


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S-100A Annual Safety Refresher Course

When you have successfully completed the 2 Day, S-100 Course, you must remember to renew annually.  The annual renewal course is called the S-100A Annual Safety Refresher.

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