Continue the required in-person portion of Apparatus Operations. Strengthen apparatus handling, pumping, and water supply skills through classroom instruction, hands-on exercises, and practical evaluations.

Event description

Continue developing safe, effective apparatus operating 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.

Across the in-person portion, students practice apparatus operation, water source transitions, hydrant connections, drafting, relay pumping, sprinkler system supply, and water shuttle operations. Required skill evaluations reinforce safe procedures and effective equipment use.

Attendance at both in-person training days is required.

• Required textbook: Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 4th Edition, IFSTA, Chapters 1–3 and 8–12. Print ISBN: 9780879397623; eBook ISBN: 9780879397661.
• Required equipment: Long pants, helmet, and gloves.
• Passing requirement: Minimum cumulative course score of 70%.
• Course policies: Enrollment is subject to the Officer & Codes attendance, academic integrity, and grading policies.

Course Link: Apparatus Operations