Continue the required in-person portion of Aerial Apparatus Operations. Apply safe operating practices through classroom instruction, hands-on exercises, and skill evaluations involving aerial and platform apparatus.

Event description

Continue developing practical aerial apparatus skills during the second of two required in-person training days. This session is part of the same 45-hour hybrid course, consisting of 29 hours of online instruction and 16 hours of classroom and hands-on training.

The in-person portion reinforces safe positioning, stabilization, operational checks, aerial deployment, and waterway operations. Platform apparatus training emphasizes tactical placement, operational considerations, and effective use during emergency incidents. Tiller-related exercises are subject to equipment availability.

• Prerequisites: Successful completion of Apparatus Operations (BFST1302 or ATPC1302) and Fire Service Hydraulics (BFST1301 or ATPC1301).
• Required textbook: Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 4th Edition, IFSTA, Chapters 15–19. Print ISBN: 9780879397623; eBook ISBN: 9780879397661.
• Required equipment: Long pants, helmet, and gloves.
• Course policies: Enrollment is subject to the Officer & Codes attendance, academic integrity, and grading policies.

Course Link: Aerial Apparatus Operations