Apparatus Operator - Pump
Location: Delhi Fire Department
Dates: June 15, 29; July 20, 27, 29; August 3, 5
Thursdays 1830 - 2130, Saturdays 0800 - 1500
Instructor: Ron Wamsley, NYS SFI
Description: Offers knowledge and skills essential to pump operation. Based on objectives from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, Chapter 3, this course includes responsibilities of pump operators, hydraulics and friction loss, pump controls and accessories, fire streams, pumper practices, pumping from draft and pump evolutions, and using the fire pump at the fire hydrant. Demonstrations and practice sessions are included.
Pre-requisites: Apparatus Operator or equivalent (VFIS, ESIP, and Utica Natinal accepted) AND BEFO or equivalent