Fire Apparatus Driver Operator

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3 Lecture. This course covers the general technical knowledge of driving laws, driving techniques, construction, and operation of pumping engines, ladder trucks, aerial platforms, and specialized equipment. This course also includes information on firefighter apparatus maintenance procedures. Students will be able to: describe the elements that comprise a Type I, II, III, IV, V and VI engine apparatus and its scene positioning based on engine Type and function(s); describe the different parts of an aerial, its scene positioning based on Type and function and how to set it up for operation; identify the elements that comprise a ladder, bucket, snorkel, quint and quad aerial apparatus; explain the different sources of water and its movement through fire pumps/nozzles to application on a fire; summarize daily, monthly and annual industry recommended fire apparatus safety inspections, maintenance and testing; describe daily, monthly and annual inspections and maintenance required by state and local laws; explain licensing requirements needed to operate fire apparatus within the state of authority having jurisdiction; given different scenarios, apply pump theory with the correct hydraulic calculations; explain and/or demonstrate safe operations of fire apparatus. Prerequisite(s): FSC 180