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Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator — Lesson 1

Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2nd Edition

Chapter 1 — The Driver/Operator

Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator

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Learning Objectives

1.List responsibilities of the fire apparatus driver/operator.

2.List the NFPA® standards that set qualifications for fire apparatus driver/operators.

3.List the skills and physical abilities needed by the fire apparatus driver/operator. (Continued)


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Learning Objectives

4.Answer questions about the selection of fire apparatus driver/operators.

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


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Responsibilities

• Safely transporting firefighters, apparatus, and equipment

• Vehicle maintenance

• Vehicle safety checks

• Operating the apparatus properly, swiftly, and safely

• Ensuring readiness of apparatus and equipment


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Training Requirements

• NFPA® 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications

• NFPA® 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (for Fire Fighter I)


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Needed Skills andPhysical Abilities

• Reading skills, used for:– Reading maps– Reviewing manufacturer’s operating instructions– Studying prefire plans– Reviewing printed computer dispatch instructions– Reading and working on a mobile data terminal

(MDT)

(Continued)


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• Writing skills, used for:– Completing maintenance reports– Completing equipment repair requests– Completing incident reports

• Mathematical skills, used for:– Hydraulic calculations– Equations such as those used in friction loss

problems(Continued)


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• Physical fitness, including:– Connnecting to a hydrant with an intake hose– Stretching a supply line to a hydrant by hand– Deploying a portable water tank

• Vision requirements, required by NFPA® 1582

• Hearing requirements, required by NFPA® 1582


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Selection of Fire Apparatus Driver/Operators

• Driver/Operators are most often promoted from the rank of firefighter.

• All fire departments must have an established and thorough training program for prospective fire apparatus driver/operators.


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Driving Regulations

• Driver/Operators are regulated by:– State or provincial laws– City ordinances– Departmental SOPs– All statutes, laws, and ordinances that govern any

vehicle operator

(Continued)


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Driving Regulations

• Some states or provinces may exempt emergency vehicles from certain laws or statutes.

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


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Licensing Requirements

• United States — Established by federal DOT

• Canada — Established by TC

• Special requirements for licensing drivers of trucks and other large vehicles are determined by each individual state or province.

• Most Canadian provinces require drivers to obtain an air brake endorsement to drive vehicles equipped with air brakes.


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Summary

• The position of driver/operator is one that demands certain mental and physical aptitudes or skills and abilities.

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


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Discussion Questions

1.What are the responsibilities of the fire apparatus 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? (Continued)


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Discussion Questions

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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