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Photo of the Week: Wis. water supply training

LaCrosse firefighters work on delivering water to the fireground when there are no hydrants

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Dan Marcou

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By FireRescue1 Staff

LA CROSSE, Wis. — FireRescue1 reader Dan Marcou spotted members of the La Crosse Fire Department training on water supply in non-hydrant areas.

Refresh your knowledge of water supply operations with these related training articles:

Reviewing the fundamentals of water and how to estimate your available supply
As an MPO it’s important to know your response area and its target hazards and have a command of water supply issues
Extreme weather, natural disasters and line breaks can damage fire hydrants and limit water supply
Getting water to the fire is critical; here are steps to take, and avoid, to properly feed your pumper