Standpipe Training at HVHC
 
By MVFA
November 5, 2022
 

On Saturday 11/5/22, Mohegan FD (volunteer and career) trained at the parking garage at the Hudson Valley Hospital on Crompond Rd (Rt 202/35) on standpipe operations. Due to the parking garage having multiple levels and open to the outside, we could actually flow water through the standpipe system to train. Firefighters utilized a nearby hydrant and Engine 252 fed the Fire Dept Connection (FDC) to supply water and charge the standpipe system. Although Engine 252 was set far from the hydrant, in real operations the apparatus would be right next to the hydrant and FDC. The apparatus was placed away so that normal vehicle operations in the driveway of the hospital would not be impeded. Firefighters used our high rise packs and set up in the stairwell below the simulated fire floor and stretched a charged hoselines up and into the parking garage and flow water. Our firefighters trained on every aspect of setting up for standpipe/high rise operation including knowing the water water pressure and radio communication from the hose team to the valve control to the apparatus operator. Firefighters also trained on adding additional hose onto the hoseline while the hose is already deployed. With numerous facilities and buildings in our district with standpipes plus high rises in our mutual aid areas, this training was very important. It was a great day for training and we thank HVHC for allowing us the opportunity to train!