Fire Apparatus Engineer - NFPA Driver/Operator - Pumper


Fire Apparatus Engineer - NFPA Driver/Operator - Pumper : 40.00 Hours

Course Description

This 40-hour course is designed for firefighters who are assigned to or may be assigned to operate fire department apparatus in the normal course of their duties.  This course is designed to develop firefighters understanding of mechanical principles of fire pumps and their controls, principles of water and water distribution systems, intake and discharge hydraulics, fire stream production, relay pumping operations, care and maintenance of pumper apparatus, and troubleshooting.  Students will practice producing effective fire streams from hydrants, relay operations, and static water sources.  Students will also practice determining pump discharge pressures for hydraulic situations that range from single line problems to multiple-line relay operations to provide a solid understanding of fire ground hydraulics and practical solutions to apply these concepts to their department.


This course is part of the following Program


Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to taking this course


Additional Files


If you have specific questions about this course contact JOHN MCMANN

If you are interested in having this course taught in your area, contact JOHN MCMANN or your regional representative.

Upcoming Classes

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bloomington Mon, Jul 28 2025 -
Fri, Aug 1 2025

orland park Mon, Aug 18 2025 -
Fri, Aug 22 2025

olney Fri, Sep 12 2025 -
Sun, Sep 14 2025
(Friday, September 12, 2025 from 6pm-10pm Saturday & Sunday, September 13 & 14, 2025, from 8am-5pm.)

Fri, Sep 19 2025 -
Sun, Sep 21 2025
(Friday, September 19, 2025 from 6pm-10pm Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21, 2025, from 8am-5pm.)

champaign Mon, Oct 27 2025 -
Fri, Oct 31 2025

Applicable Credits

EMS CEU
Hours 2