May 27, 2009 · General discussion about jobs & the hiring processIfsac Hey guys There is no such thing as IFSTA or IFSAC certifications. IFSTA provides the books to states and provinces for firefighters to …

Nov 27, 2008 · The State is now going to the IFSTA formulas and text in its entirety. The state has two separate classes, Fire Service Hydraulics and Apparatus Operations. The Hydraulics class was …

Mar 17, 2008 · Fire Dept connections with a siamese. IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver/ Operator Handbook says hook up with either 2 2 1/2 or 1 3 inch line, when I took a pump class at the Fire …

Nov 3, 2010 · You seriously need a new set of red books. With synthetic rubber liners and outer jackets routine inspections after use, repair, and at the annual hose test is good enough in most cases. …

Aug 27, 2005 · We switched to the triple layer load a few years ago with great success. Just make sure that the loop under the nozzle is clearly visible and accessible - anything less will ensure that …

Apr 22, 2006 · How many firefighters use a ground ladder to break out windows and then enter. Our Department lives by the ifsta however Ive used that method and find it works easy. I found out this …

Which coupling to follow 01-30-2003, 11:31 AM I've read articles on which coupling to follow out of a bldg one says follow the follow the female and than another will say to follow the male!!!It seems to …

Feb 22, 2006 · IFSTA is a fine reference for the numbers you need without testing. Instructions for testing your own hose is also inside the IFSTA books. You may find that by testing that your numbers …

Jan 20, 2006 · I'll preface this by saying I used simple formulas and charts and my IFSTA Book. My crude formula is basically the FL formula you use to calculate discharge lines. EP=NP+FL Where EP …

Sep 26, 2004 · When I attended Foam Tech School from IFSTA I was made a believer in this stuff. What I have been trying to do is get our Commishes to approve the purchase of Class A concentrates so i …