Pumping Apparatus Driver-Operator (FFT 150)
Term: 2013-2014 Spring
Schedule
Thu, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1/13/2014 - 5/16/2014) Location: MAIN RUSH 120
Thu, 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM (1/13/2014 - 5/16/2014) Location: MAIN RUSH 120
Description
This course details the important responsibilities of firefighters who are assigned to drive and operate a fire department vehicle that is equipped with a fire pump. It acquaints the student with the evolution of fire apparatus and provides an understanding of the uses for different pieces of fire-fighting vehicles and their characteristics. The various types of fire pumps and the ability to perform fireground hydraulic calculations will be emphasized.