Mobile Water Supply Apparatus Driver/Operator

Instructional Hours: 18.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Course Description: This course covers essential skills and knowledge required to set-up and operate mobile water supply systems. Major topics include planning and establishing a mobile water supply; communication procedures and technology; operational readiness checks and basic preventative maintenance of pumping, foam, and rapid dump systems. Students will learn proper positioning and maneuvering of apparatus at water shuttle fill and dump sites, deployment of portable water tanks, and effective water transfer techniques.

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

A current, valid Maryland driver's license or equivalent AND an original, signed and dated letter from the chief of the sponsoring agency giving the student permission to drive the sponsoring agency's apparatus.

MFRI Firefighter I (FIRE 101 or FIRE 105), or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC/DOD Firefighter I certification is strongly encouraged.