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Pumping Apparatus Driver-Operator (FFT 150)

Term: 2015-2016 Spring

Faculty

Thomas K Smith
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Schedule

Thu, 1:00 PM - 4:20 PM (1/11/2016 - 5/13/2016) 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.