Water Thieves-Advanced Rural Water Supply Operations

Instructor: Andy Soccodato – Water Thieves

Course Description

The Rural Water Supply Operations course is a hands-on, high-impact training program designed to equip firefighters with the skills and strategies needed to establish and sustain water supply in non-hydranted areas. Led by experienced instructor Andy Soccodato of the Water Thieves, this class focuses on practical, real-world applications that directly translate to the fireground.

Participants will learn how to efficiently move large volumes of water using tanker operations, dump site management, and fill site coordination. The course emphasizes the critical role of planning, communication, and apparatus placement to ensure a continuous and reliable water supply during rural fire incidents.

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