Fire department driver operator manual

The information in this manual aids the driver/operator in meeting the objectives found in Chapters 1. Administration, 4; General Requirements; 5. Apparatus Equipped with Fire Pumps; 8. Wildland Fire Apparatus; and Mobile Water Supply Apparatus of NFPA , Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (). Driver Operator Final Written and Practical Examinations. Following is a brief outline of the reference materials and documents that are used for aDriver Operator final examination: Driver OperatorExamination References. a. NFPA Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, edition b. Text • IFSTA, Pumping and Aerial. The Driver/Operator-Pumper candidate, given a fire department vehiclemaintenance,, and inspection forms shall perform and document the routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions, so that all items are checked for operation and deficiencies are.

Operator guidelines are found in NFPA , Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and NFPA , Standard on Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. Skills and Physical Abilities Needed. Reading Skills. Read maps. Review manufacturer's operating instructions. Study prefire plans. MCFRS Driver Certification Program Page 1 of 22 Engine - Module 4 Fire Apparatus Pump Operations, Mechanics, and Components Plain Water Operations Centrifugal Pumps Fire apparatus pumps use centrifugal force to deliver water to the fireground. Centrifugal force is an outward force associated with rotation. Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, , , , Edition Pumper Driver Operator Skill Sheet- PDO: 01 Expected time to complete skill(s) is 25 minutes Performance Steps Test Retest Safely performs the following steps: P F 1.

- Cab Operations. - Control Stations. - Control Stations. - Safety Interlock Systems. - Safety Interlock Systems. - Elevating Platform. - Elevating Platform. - Warning Devices. - Warning Devices. escondido fire department training manual driver operator APPARATUS PAGE 5 OF 6 Brakes Revised It is the intent of this manual to provide the Driver / Operator Trainer and the Driver / Operator Candidate a guide for the training process of the driving, operating, and equipment familiarization of our countywide fire and EMS apparatus.