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DRIVER/OPERATOR (24 HOURS) TC/IS

PURPOSE: This course is designed to prepare a firefighter to become a pump operator in their respective fire
departments. The course content has been designed to be applicable to all types of fire pumps.
CONTENT: This course will cover the following areas: Basic Operation, Operator Responsibility and Pump Types;
Hydraulic Calculations, Rules of Thumb, Characteristics of Water Pressure and Control Devices, Priming Devices,
Gauges, Transfer Valves, Valves and Drains, Drafting and Hydrant Evolutions, Preventive Maintenance and trouble
shooting of the chassis, pump, electrical system, engine and accessories, water supply theories and application, pumper-
to-pumper relay operations, tanker shuttle and tandem pumping operations.
AUDIENCE: Designed for a new pump operator or trainee who has limited or no experience in pump operations.
CLASS LIMIT: 30 students
PREREQUISITES: 18 years of age and EVO
TUITION PER STUDENT: $100 In-State Fire Companies; $200 Out-of-State Fire Companies
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: The course necessitates the use of fire company apparatus. The Fire Company of registered
students may be asked to bring equipment.

ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS (24 HOURS) IS

PURPOSE: The purpose of this course is to educate firefighters of the functions, objectives and skills needed to
perform engine company operations
CONTENT: This course is designed to provide the firefighter with the ability to overcome issues and obstacles
commonly found while operating a hose line. The course also provides the skills to operate in stand-piped
occupancies and those with large fuel loads.
AUDIENCE: Firefighters & Fire Officers CLASS LIMITS: Minimum: 10 students; Maximum: 20 students
PREREQUISITES: Pro-Board Firefighter I or the State of Delaware Equivalent and EVO
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Full PPE refer to Page 11
TUITION PER CLASS: $1,500 In-State Fire Companies; Quote for Out-of-State Companies

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