Fire Hydrant and Valve – Operation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Installation (WD-98-HO):
The objective of this one-day course is to provide participants with training on how to inspect, repair and manner in compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation. Opportunities for hands-on application have been included to maximize learning and retention.
What will be covered:
- Regulations, policies, and procedures
- Inspection, installation, and repair of fire hydrants (McAvity, AVL & Century)
- Inspection, installation, and repair of valves
- Safe work practices
- Hands-on training will cover:
- Maintenance and normal operations for both fire hydrants and valves
- Minor repairs including replacement of gaskets, nozzles, O rings, main valves, valve stems 7 spider couplings, breaking flanges etc.
- Correct use of grease (including samples)
- Repairs to non-rising stem gate valves, including bold and bonnet replacement, packing replacement etc.
- Fire hydrant inspection to Fire Code
Duration: 1 Day
CEUs/Renewal Credits: 0.7 (7 Hours) across Canada