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WHFD Holds Annual Sprinkler Refresher Training
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By Lieutenant Christopher Koretski
July 28, 2015

On Tuesday July 28th the WHFD held it's annual sprinkler head refresher training in front of the fire station. This traditional summer training night exposes our members to the best practices on how to stop the flow from an activated sprinkler head. Using a prop build by Watch Hill Lieutenant Chris Tehan several years ago, this practical drill has proven helpful time and time again upon the activation of sprinkler systems within the district. Each participating firefighter used two methods to accomplish the task. First, the sprinkler clamp that is carried on all of the apparatus was used to completely stop the flow of water. Then the sprinkler door chock method using wooden door chocks was used to significantly restrict the flow. Everyone did a great job!

Special thanks to Fire Police Sergeant Bob Perkins for the photos.
Units: Engine 102, Engine 103
 
FF Tim Laquerre works the sprinkler clamp on the training prop.
FF Tim Laquerre works the sprinkler clamp on the training prop.
FF Rachel Schilke gets soaked by the flowing sprinkler while working to stop the flow.
FF Rachel Schilke gets soaked by the flowing sprinkler while working to stop the flow.
 
Chief Bob Peacock observes as FF Rachel Schilke works on the prop.
Chief Bob Peacock observes as FF Rachel Schilke works on the prop.
FF Hannah Schilke successfully stops the sprinkler flow.
FF Hannah Schilke successfully stops the sprinkler flow.
 
Lieutenants Chris Koretski and Patrick Majeika compliment FF Tim Laquerre on his work at stopping the sprinkler flow.
Lieutenants Chris Koretski and Patrick Majeika compliment FF Tim Laquerre on his work at stopping the sprinkler flow.
FF Hannah Schilke uses the prop.
FF Hannah Schilke uses the prop.
 
Lieutenant Chris Koretski using the sprinkler shut off tool on the flowing head.
Lieutenant Chris Koretski using the sprinkler shut off tool on the flowing head.
Lieutenant Lance Murphy running the pump on Engine 103.
Lieutenant Lance Murphy running the pump on Engine 103.
 
Lieutenant Chris Tehan steps up first at the prop!
Lieutenant Chris Tehan steps up first at the prop!
FF Ray Elterich using the prop.
FF Ray Elterich using the prop.
 
Lieutenant Denny Mello using the prop.
Lieutenant Denny Mello using the prop.
Junior Firefighter Rees Harold makes his debut using the sprinkler prop. He did a great job too!
Junior Firefighter Rees Harold makes his debut using the sprinkler prop. He did a great job too!
 
FF Rachel Schilke using the prop with guidance from FF Tim Laquerre.
FF Rachel Schilke using the prop with guidance from FF Tim Laquerre.
Lieutenant Patrick Majeika uses the prop while Chief Peacock and FF Laquerre observe.
Lieutenant Patrick Majeika uses the prop while Chief Peacock and FF Laquerre observe.
 
FF Hannah Schilke uses the sprinkler training prop with active water flow.
FF Hannah Schilke uses the sprinkler training prop with active water flow.
 

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