(80 clock hours) (2.67 occupational credits)
The fire service apparatus operator training program consists of a minimum of 80-hours of training. It is the certification level of training and competency for all individuals performing firefighting duties involving the operations and functions of fire service vehicles. The training courses are delivered by state certified and approved instructors. The fire apparatus operator program content includes, but is not limited to an understanding of hydraulics and fluid dynamics, principles of fire department water supply, nomenclature and operations of fire apparatus, appliances, municipals and rural water systems, maintenance, and safety in operational procedures.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Students will be able to describe the relationship between flow and pressure and their relationship to the appropriate mathematical hydraulic formulas
2. Students will be able to describe and summarize pump theory and pump rating.
3. Students will be able to use and apply readings from various pressure and vacuum gauges commonly found on fire apparatus pump panels.
4. Students will be able to summarize the laws, rules and driving techniques for emergency vehicles.
5. Students will be able to apply rules for apparatus operations during fire ground evolutions and a driving course.
6. Given a pumping scenario, students will be able to apply theories and techniques from the course to the use of preconnected lines, tandem pumping, drafting, relays and master streams while supplying appropriate volumes and pressures.
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