S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use - Calaveras County
S-211: Portable Pumps and Water Use
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills to design, setup, operate, troubleshoot, and shut down portable water delivery systems. The focus is on portable pumps – it does not address water delivery for engines. Topics covered include: portable water delivery systems; equipment; roles and responsibilities; and system design and hydraulics. There is also a field exercise where students will apply what they learned in the classroom.
Target Group:
Personnel desiring to be State Fire Training Firefighter 2 or Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5), or those wanting to learn more about portable pumps and water use.
Event Information
| Event Date | 06-25-2026 8:00 am |
| Event End Date | 06-26-2026 5:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $250.00 |
| Location | Calaveras County |
Speakers
Richard Carvalho
CARX, FIRB,ICT4, ENGB, FOBS,DPRO,FAL1,STAM
Richard Carvalho, a retired Fire Captain, devoted 30 years to the fire service. His career included roles as a USFS wildland firefighter, Fire Appartus Engineer with Cal Fire / Placer County Fire, and Fire Captain with East Contra Costa Fire. With expertise in engine operations, helitack, and fire boat operations, he ensured operational readiness and safety. As a fire service instructor since 1998, Richard shared his knowledge, shaping the next generation of firefighters. His commitment to public safety and extensive experience exemplify exemplary leadership in firefighting.