Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

Catalog description

This course will train students on skill requirements for becoming a safe and effective fire apparatus driver/operator. The focus will be on pump operation, construction, testing, and mathematical calculation required for effective pump operation and fire control. Responsibilities of the driver/operator will be taught and assessed consistent with applicable NFPA standards and the New Mexico Firefighters' Training Academy (NMFTA) guidelines. Students who meet all course requirements will be eligible for International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification through the NMFTA. Consent of Instructor required. Restricted to Community Colleges campuses.