Division Member Training: Fueling Procedures and Dewatering Pump Training

Training: Fueling Procedures and Dewatering Pump Training
Date: Saturday, 09 January 2010
Start time: 0830 (8:30 a.m.)
Duration: Typically 2-3 hours
Location: Station Portland
Uniform: ODU
Attendance: 

> Fueling segment - Required for Coxswains who will fuel at Station* recommended for all surface operations members
> Dewatering segment - Highly recommended for all crew candidates, recommended for all surface operations members

Fueling training:

While this training focuses on fueling at Station the training is broadly applicable wherever and whenever you fuel a vessel. The training covers USCG fueling processes, emergency procedures and the particularities of the Station fuel system. We've only had a single training since the fuel station moved to the main pier so if you missed last year it is particularly important to attend.

Dewatering Pump Training:

An annual favorite, we break out a standard dewatering pump, learn its operation, and the take turns operating the pump in teams. Dewatering pumps are required with unfortunate regularity in our area of operations. It is very difficult to learn to use one in an emergency situation and all surface operations members can benefit from and annual refresher.

*Note: While we have not been fueling at Station recently operational requirements may make it necessary at some point in the future.