FRP 258 - Pumper Operator

2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): ES 171 or approval of Instructor.

Course Description: Covers hydraulic and fluid principles, friction loss, basic fire ground hydraulics, basic fire pump construction and operating principles. This course meets the National Fire Protection Association Standard #1002 requirements for NFPA Apparatus Equipped with a Fire Pump (Pumper).

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Operate a fire pump and use it in a safe and efficient manner. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#2: Identify the basic types of fire apparatus and their differences and uses.
CLO#3: Define the responsibilities of the operator as it pertains to on-scene apparatus positioning based on type and role of apparatus.
CLO#4: Recognize how the physical characteristics of water are used to produce fire streams, move water, and meet fire scene objectives.