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AERIAL APPARATUS OPERATIONS (12 HOURS) IS

PURPOSE: Each of the different types of Aerial Fire Apparatus has different capabilities with distinct advantages and
disadvantages. The purpose of this course is to explain the different types of Aerial Fire Apparatus and their advantages
and disadvantages.

CONTENT: This course will explain the three basic groups of Aerial Fire Apparatus; straight aerials, platform aerials and
water towers. The advantages of the different aerial mounting locations: rear-mount, mid-mount and tiller-mount and
proper use of the features of aerial fire apparatus: safety considerations, apparatus positioning, stabilization, rescue,
raising the aerial device; placing the aerial ladder or elevating platform and spotting the turntable.

AUDIENCE: Firefighters, Fire Officers and Aerial Apparatus Operators.

PREREQUISITES: Structural Firefighting Skills CLASS LIMIT: 40 students

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Full PPE refer to Page 11. This course necessitates the use of fire company apparatus. The
Fire Company of registered students may be asked to bring equipment.

TUITION PER STUDENT: $400 In-State Fire Companies; Quote for Out-of-State Companies

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: 40 students

PREREQUISITES: Basic Firefighting Skills or Intro to Emergency Services

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) TC/RC/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 train firefighters in the essential functions of an engine company. The class
takes an in-depth view of hose, water supply, hose handling, and fire attack as the primary roles of an engine
company member. Because these functions are performed on routine structure fires, all firefighters are encouraged
to attend this course.

AUDIENCE: Firefighters & Fire Officers CLASS LIMIT: 40 students

PREREQUISITES: Structural Firefighting Skills EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Full PPE refer to Page 11

TUITION PER STUDENT: $100 In-State Fire Companies; $200 Out-of-State Fire Companies

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