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1220 PUMP OPERATIONS I<br />
Driver Operator Curriculum<br />
This course is a basic pump operations program designed for training new pump operators in the effective<br />
use and placement of apparatus at emergency scenes and the operation of the apparatus pumps. Course<br />
subjects include water and water supply, hose and nozzle flow rates, theoretical hydraulic calculations, fire<br />
ground hydraulics, fire pump theory, and operating apparatus pumps at pressurized and static water sources.<br />
The student will participate in classroom and practical skill activities consisting of pump orientation and pump<br />
operations, to include single and multiple hose line evolutions at both pressurized and static water sources.<br />
Course completion will meet the needs established under NFPA 1002: Standard for <strong>Fire</strong> Apparatus Driver/Operator<br />
Professional Qualifications; 2009 Edition, for vehicle operations. A calculator is highly recommended for this<br />
program.<br />
Prerequisite: 1210<br />
Hours: 40<br />
Students: Min: 10 Max: 15<br />
Fee: $5<br />
Grant fee: $250 each<br />
Driver Operator<br />
1221 PUMP OPERATIONS II<br />
This course addresses the movement of water in a suburban/rural environment using water supplies that may<br />
be available to the driver operator such as water points, draft sites, rivers, creeks and swimming pools. The<br />
subjects include relay pumping and the components of a water shuttle operation, to include dump and fill site<br />
operations. The class will perform multiple water shuttle operations during this program. The student will<br />
participate in relay pumping.<br />
Prerequisite: 1210, 1220<br />
Hours 16<br />
Students: Min: 10 Max: 20<br />
Fee: $5<br />
Grant fee: $160 each<br />
1225 FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPER TESTING<br />
This course trains the student in the various pumper tests recommended by NFPA. Upon completion, the<br />
student will be familiar with the history of pumper testing, the current types of tests, calculations needed to<br />
properly conduct any of these tests, and the required equipment for conducing the tests. Hands-on skill development<br />
in actual pumper testing is included in this course.<br />
Prerequisite: 1220<br />
Hours: 24<br />
Students: Min: I0 Max: 15<br />
Fee: $25, Training-in-House $5<br />
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