Pumping Apparatus Operator
Instructional Hours: 36.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are basic terminology; water supply; water pressure and gauges; hydraulics; positive displacement props; centrifugal pumps; pump power supply systems; relief valves; pressure governors; primers; water sources; and maintenance. This course includes team-focused practical exercises.
This class will require additional student work outside of normal class hours to include, but not limited to; take-home assignments, PTIs, study guides, and assigned readings from the textbook. This may also include coursework that must be completed prior to the first class session.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. MFRI Firefighter I (FIRE 101 or FIRE 105), or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC/DOD Firefighter I certification is strongly encouraged.