Scenarios
Scenarios are guided, coached exercises that put you in a realistic situation and walk you through operating the pump correctly — step by step, with coaching when you go out of sequence and a debrief at the end. They turn the concepts from the lessons into decisions on the live panel.
The starter scenario (First Line from Tank) is free with no account. The full scenario library is part of Pro (see Account & Progress). Feature packaging may change during the beta.
The scenarios
| Scenario | Level | Time | What you'll practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Line from Tank | Beginner | ~5 min | Establish a hoseline from the onboard tank: engage the pump, open the supply valve, open the discharge, and throttle to the target pressure. |
| Recirculation and Heat | Intermediate | ~6 min | Diagnose and manage pump heat when the pump runs with little water leaving — crack the tank-fill valve to cool it. |
| Hydrant Transition | Intermediate | ~7 min | Recognize the tank running down and switch from tank to hydrant supply without losing pressure. |
| Add a Second Line | Intermediate | ~7 min | Add a backup line while holding pressure on the first; manage flow demand across two discharges. |
| Weak Hydrant | Advanced | ~8 min | Operate when a hydrant can't deliver enough flow — feed the line without pulling the hydrant down past recovery. |
| Drafting Failure | Advanced | ~8 min | Recover from a loss of prime while drafting from a static source. |
Some scenarios may show as "Coming soon" or require Pro depending on the current release. New scenarios are added over time.
How a scenario plays out
- Briefing — a short setup explains the situation (for example, "Water is needed immediately from your onboard tank"). You take your first action to begin.
- Step-by-step guidance — each step gives you an objective (e.g. "Engage the pump"), a short instruction explaining what to do and why, an optional hint, and highlighted controls to focus your attention.
- Real-time coaching — as you operate the panel you get feedback: a nudge if you act out of sequence ("Open the tank-to-pump valve before throttling up"), a warning if pressure goes too high or low, and positive confirmation when you're on track.
- Automatic advancement — the scenario watches your actions and moves to the next step when you've met the current one (pump engaged, supply open, discharge open, pressure in band, and so on).
The debrief
When you finish, a debrief shows:
- An outcome label — Complete (a clean run), Complete — review recommended (a few coaching moments), or Needs practice (still learning).
- A short summary with encouragement or congratulations.
- A list of coaching moments so you can see exactly what to tighten up.
- Buttons to Try Again or go Back to Scenarios.
There's no pass/fail grade — scenarios coach you toward success. You can replay any scenario as many times as you like to build confidence.
Scenarios vs. Practice Drills
- Scenarios are situational and coached — a guided story where you manage a realistic sequence on the panel.
- Practice Drills are repetitive and randomized — short, self-contained problems focused on setting the right pump pressure, with worked math in the debrief.
Use scenarios to rehearse whole evolutions; use drills to sharpen the core pump-pressure skill.
Scenarios are simplified training exercises. Real operations depend on your apparatus, water supply, department procedures, instructor guidance, and AHJ requirements. See Safety & Disclaimer.