Course: Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1B: Pump Operations

Hours: 40

Designed For: Fire service emergency response personnel

Description: The 2003 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1B training has been updated to reflect the 1998 NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications and requires a textbook and student supplement. The textbook is the current edition of the first edition of IFSTA's Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook. The student supplement is published by State Fire Training. This course provides the student with information on pump construction and theory of pump operations. Topics include: methods for performing basic hydraulics and techniques on basic inspections, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting fire pumps. Each student also has the opportunity to increase his or her pumping skills during simulated pumping conditions.

Prerequisites: California drivers license, Class B, fire fighter restricted (minimum), Fire Fighter I training recommended

Certification: Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator I

Class Size: 25