Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator

93 Pages·2013·2.37 MB·English

by  Fire Protection Publications

Apparatus Operator Refresher
How to Use the
LESSON OUTLINE

This course is a non-certification course designed to assist in refresher and
remedial training. The content of this course is based on the text IFSTA
nd
Pumping Apparatus Driver/Handbook 2 edition, and should be utilized as
an adjunct resource. This course is designed as a 24-hour delivery program
but can be adjusted to an increased hourly format if the authority having
jurisdiction requires. The following resources are recommended as an
adjunct to classroom training: (a) The included quiz and written test based
on each lesson, (b) utilize the Apparatus Operator skills sheets that are
applicable to the authority having jurisdiction, skills 1-6 are recommended
as a minimum. Skill sheets can be accessed at www.alabamafirecollege.org
under course resources.
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Apparatus Operator Refresher
Lesson 1 — The Driver/Operator
LESSON OUTLINE
PRESENTATION OUTLINE VISUALS/NOTES

Objective 1 — List responsibilities of the fire apparatus Slide 2
driver/operator. Responsibilities

A. Safely transporting firefighters, apparatus, and equipment to

and from the scene of an emergency or other call for service

B. Vehicle maintenance

C. Vehicle safety checks

D. Operating the apparatus properly, swiftly, and safely

E. Ensuring that the apparatus and the equipment it carries are
ready at all times

Objective 2 — List the NFPA standards that set Slide 3
qualifications for fire apparatus driver/operators. Training Requirements

A. NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications

B. NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications (for Fire Fighter I)

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Objective 3 — List the skills and physical abilities
needed by the fire apparatus driver/operator.

Slide 4
A. Reading skills, used for:
Needed Skills and
1. Reading maps
Physical Abilities
2. Reviewing manufacturer's operating instructions
3. Studying prefire plans

4. Reviewing printed computer dispatch instructions

5. Reading and working on a mobile data terminal (MDT)

B. Writing skills, used for: Slide 5
1. Completing maintenance reports Needed Skills and
Physical Abilities
2. Completing equipment repair requests

3. Completing incident reports

C. Mathematical skills, used for:

1. Hydraulic calculations

2. Equations such as those used in friction loss problems

D. Physical fitness, including: Slide 6
1. Connecting to a hydrant with an intake hose Needed Skills and
Physical Abilities
2. Stretching a supply line to a hydrant by hand

3. Deploying a portable water tank

Note: The driver/operator must be subjected to a periodic
medical evaluation in accordance with NFPA 1500, Standard
on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program

E. Vision requirements required by NFPA 1582, Standard on
Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire
Departments

Note: NFPA 1582 requires that firefighters have a corrected

far visual acuity of 20/30 with contact lenses or spectacles.

F. Hearing requirements required by NFPA 1582
Note: NFPA 1582 recommends rejecting any firefighter

candidate who has a hearing loss of 25 decibels or more in 3

of 4 frequencies in the unaided worst ear. It also recommends
rejecting any candidate who has a loss greater than 30
decibels in any one of three frequencies and an average loss

greater than 30 decibels for four frequencies.

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Objective 4 — Answer questions about the selection of Slide 7
fire apparatus driver/operators. Selection of Fire Apparatus
Driver/Operators
A. Driver/Operators are most often promoted from the rank of
firefighter, based upon:

1. A required time of service with the department

2. Written or performance tests

3. A combination of service and tests

B. All fire departments must have an established and thorough
training program for prospective fire apparatus
driver/operators.
Note: For more direction on establishing a driver/operator
training program, consult NFPA 1451, Standard for a Fire
Service Vehicle Operations Training Program

Objective 5 — Select facts about driving regulations
and licensing requirements for driver/operators.

A. Driving regulations
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1. Fire apparatus driver/operators are regulated by:
Driving Regulations
a. State or provincial laws
b. City ordinances

c. Departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs)

d. All statutes, laws, and ordinances that govern any

vehicle operator

2. Some states or provinces may exempt emergency vehicles
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from certain laws or statutes, such as following posted
Driving Regulations
speed limits and parking requirements. Consult your

state's laws.

3. Driver/Operators must obey all traffic signals and rules in
nonemergency driving, including when returning to
quarters from an alarm.
B. Licensing requirements

1. United States — The basic requirements for licensing of
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drivers is established by the federal Department of
Licensing Requirements
Transportation (DOT).

2. Canada — Transport Canada (TC) establishes the

requirements for licensing of drivers.

3. Special requirements for licensing drivers of trucks and
other large vehicles are determined by each individual
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state or province.
4. Most Canadian provinces require drivers to obtain an air
brake endorsement to drive vehicles equipped with air
brakes.

Summary Slide 11
Summary
A. The position of driver/operator is one that demands certain
mental and physical aptitudes or skills and abilities.

B. Driver/Operator candidates must possess the required licenses
or be able to obtain them within their probationary period.

Discussion Questions

Slide 12
1. What are the responsibilities of the fire apparatus
Discussion Questions
driver/operator?

2. Which NFPA standards are requirements of the fire apparatus

driver/operator?

3. What are reading skills used for?
4. What are writing skills used for?

5. What are mathematical skills used for?

6. What types of physical tasks should the driver/operator be

able to perform?

7. What are fire apparatus driver/operators regulated by?
8. Who determines the requirements for licensing of
driver/operators in the United States? Canada?

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Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator
Lesson 1 — The Driver/Operator
Lesson Quiz
Name Date

_____ 1. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the fire apparatus driver/operator?
A. Detailed maintenance procedures
B. Operating the apparatus properly, swiftly, and safely
C. Ensuring that the apparatus and the equipment it carries are ready at all times
D. Safely transporting firefighters, apparatus, and equipment to and from the scene of an
emergency or other call for service
_____ 2. All driver/operators are required to meet NFPA ___, Standard for Fire Apparatus
Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications.
A. 1001
B. 1002
C. 2001
D. 2002
_____ 3. Which of the following is NOT a basis for promotion to driver/operator?
A. Age and current position
B. Time of service with the department
C. Written or performance tests
D. A combination of service and tests
_____ 4. Some states or provinces may exempt emergency vehicles from certain traffic laws or
statutes.
A. True
B. False
_____ 5. In the United States, what government authority establishes the basic requirements for
licensing of drivers?
A. Transit Authority
B. American Highway Commission
C. Department of Transportation
D. National Traffic Safety Board
_____ 6. In general, to what vehicular statutes, laws, and ordinances is the driver/operator subject?
A. Only those concerning fire service driver/operators
B. All statutes, laws, and ordinances that govern any vehicle operator
C. Only those concerning emergency equipment operation
D. None of the statutes, laws, and ordinances that govern general motor vehicle
operation
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_____ 7. Which of the following is an activity that a driver/operator is NOT ordinarily expected to
perform at a fire scene?
A. Deploying a portable water tank
B. Using a chainsaw for ventilation
C. Stretching a supply line to a hydrant by hand
D. Connecting to hydrant with an intake hose
_____ 8. Special requirements for licensing drivers of trucks and other large vehicles are
determined by the Federal Department of Transportation.
A. True
B. False
_____ 9. Which NFPA standard requires that driver/operators be subjected to a periodic medical
evaluation?
A. 1451
B. 1452
C. 1500
D. 1582
_____ 10. What does NFPA 1582 require as the corrected far vision acuity for a firefighter with
contact lenses or spectacles?
A. 20/20
B. 20/30
C. 20/40
D. 20/50

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Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator
Lesson 1 — The Driver/Operator
Lesson Quiz Answers

1. A
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. B

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