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Apparatus - Pump Operator-Beacon Falls-Oct 15-17, 22-24

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Full Description: This course is designed to prepare the student for the practical skills and written examinations for Pump Operator certification. Class work will include: safe driving techniques, preventive maintenance, pump operations, hydraulic calculations, water supply and apparatus systems. The course begins inside the classroom and ends outside with pumping apparatus. The main emphasis is on "hands-on" exercises using various types of pumps, hose sizes and nozzles. This course alone is not designed to produce expert pump operators. Students must apply the basics learned from this course with continued hands-on practical applications with apparatus in their departments to build and maintain proficiency in pump apparatus operations. Class size is limited to 20 students.
Full protective clothing (No SCBA) is required.

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PO Class Prerequisites: None
PO Certification Prerequisites: To certify to this level, candidates must hold a valid Firefighter I Certification and a State of CT Q Endorsement or a CDL before ANY Pump Operator (PO) testing (including Practical) if applicable.
DL: Student MUST upload a current (unexpired) copy of driver’s license with a Q Endorsement or CDL.

Training Location: Beacon Hose Co. # 1
35 North Main Street
Beacon Falls, CT 06403

Resources Required: IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition; IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver/ Operator Handbook Study Guide are required. The IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator 3rd Edition Exam Prep book is highly recommended.