Barnstable County Fire & Rescue Training Academy

BASIC PUMP OPERATIONS

While many functions are important on the fire ground most of these will not be successful without a well trained pump operator. The pump operator is the key in most aspects of fire ground operations from getting initial hand lines in place to supplying enough water to the first in companies. Without a good pump operator danger to citizens and firefighters increase along with an increase in property damage. Grasping the concept of Basic Pump Operations is the foundation for all pump operators.

This two day: 16 hour course is designed to provide the new pump operator with the basic knowledge and skills to operate a pump in different functions. This course will also provide the current pump operator with a review of the basic pump concepts.

Course Content Includes:

Positioning Apparatus
Pump Set Up
Basic Pump Theory
Fire Ground Hydraulics
Master Streams
Supply Lines
Drafting

Pre-Requisite Training: Firefighter I training or equivalent.

Date: April 17th & 18th, 2008 Time: 0830-1700 hours

Location: Barnstable County Fire & Rescue Training Academy

Registration Fee: $200.00 Departments will be billed with the Chief's permission. No cost for departments within Barnstable County.

To Apply: Use form below or complete course application Package

Course Title

Date's of Course

Student Name

Student's Address

City/Town State Zip Code

Student's Phone # email

Chief's Name

Fire Department

Dept. Address

Dept. City/Town State Zip Code

Dept. Phone # Title/Rank

Fire Fighter I, II certified Fire Fighter I, II trained

Has training and experience to the level of Firefighter I, II

I have read and understand policy ,Standard Operating Guideline 88-2 NFPA1500-1987 A-5-3.10

The Chief has approved my attendance in this program and level of training.

The Chief has not approved my attendance and level of training

Billing Information : The cost of this course is

Who will be paying for the course? (Check One) Barnstable County Depts. Not Charged

Barnstable County Department Sponsoring Agency Student

By submitting this form I attest that my department is aware of my attendance in this course. I further attest that I am physically fit to perform required evolutions and that my personal protection equipment is complaint with: Coats and Pants-NFPA 1971, Helmets- NFPA 1972, Gloves-NFPA 1973, Boots- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.156(e) (2) (iii)

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