Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A

Catalog description

This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform preventive maintenance on and drive or operate a fire apparatus. Topics include routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions; operating, backing, maneuvering, and turning a fire apparatus under a variety of conditions; and operating all fixed systems and equipment on a fire apparatus. Fulfills the requirements for a Class C driver’s license fire fighter endorsement. 18 hours of lecture, 27 hours of lab. Enrollment Limitation: Students must possess a valid California driver's license.