Hydraulics, pumps and water supplies national operational. This course is designed to provide the structural fire fighter with the needed knowledge and skills to successfully operate an aerial apparatus. Standard for a fire service vehicle operations training program department sops mentoringinstructing. Pass fail is determined by 18 of 18 tasks being correctly performed. The driveroperator shall safely and efficiently complete all. Given a static water source, produce an effective handline or master streams so that the pump is safely engaged, all pressure control and vehicle safety devices are set, the rated flow of the nozzles. Take apart our fire suppression equipment with the click of your mouse. Chapter 4 positioning apparatus positioning fire department pumpers. Overview modern fire apparatus pump systems are comprised of many components utilized to move and control water from a source. In a basic centrifugal pump, typically a single casing, water enters through the pump inlet into the center eye of the impeller which is spinning on a shaft. The fire apparatus driveroperator, given a fire department pumper, shall demonstrate placing the pump in service for pumping operations. Watch a video example tour below or click the button to get started.
Page 2 of 8 section iii course description this course and the exams are based on nfpa 1002. Introduction driveroperator types of fire apparatus equipped with a fire pump introduction to apparatus inspection. Engine company operations march 12, 2015 chapter 9 2 9. Centrifugal force is an outward force associated with rotation. The material referenced can be found in ifsta pumping apparatus driveroperator handbook, 2nd edition and while the textbook. The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of the operation of a centrifugal fire pump to supply water from.
Pump ops part 2 video 23 part 4 of dfr driverengineer training program module 3 pump operations fire truck pump training flintville volunteer fire and rescue department fire truck pump class. Performance test instructions iii this performance test supplement is based on the 2009 edition of nfpa 1002. Pumping apparatus driver operator handbook 2nd edition. Apparatus relay principles source pumper apparatus connected to the actual water. Oil is often injected into the pump chamber to help seal the gears or vanes. The basic concept of pump operation is to take water from a source that is at a low pressure head and transport it to a nozzle or. Below is an updated pdf file with our current services that we offer.
Pumping apparatus driveroperator the alabama fire college. Each evolution should be evaluated by the office in charge. Text rdifsta, pumping apparatus driveroperator handbook, 3 edition jones and bartlett fire apparatus driveroperator. Start studying fire apparatus driveroperator pumper. Simulation by simsushare formerly commandsim and capt. Edgerton fire protection district drafting operations manual. Relay operation shutdown shutdown from the fire scene first driveroperators should shut down in. Operations and maintenance manual custom fire truck cab. Operating fire pump apparatus firefighting youtube.
Pumper operator practical skills evaluation sheets this packet. Chapter 4 positioning apparatus positioning fire department pumpers a fire department pumpers primary function on the fireground is to provide water directly for fire streams or to support other pumpers or aerial apparatus figure 4. Fire pump selection guide fire apparatus manufacturers. Positive displacement pumps centrifugal pumps the centrifugal pump is most widely used type of pump and all pumps in the sffd are centrifugal pumps. Hose tenders may or may not equipped with fire pump. Pressure mode is not appropriate if operations require more than 625 gpm from a. Operation spot apparatus accordingly operate pump and associated. Driveroperators must know how to properly position apparatus. Csfm student manual download miramar fire technology. Spo 31 the student will demonstrate an understanding of the operation of a centrifugal fire pump to supply and apply water from various sources, in various capacities, and in various operations. Nfpa 1901, standard for automotive fire apparatus nfpa 1911, standard for the inspection, maintenance, testing, and retirement of inservice automotive fire apparatus fire pump manufacturers repair manuals hale, waterous, darley, trident. Ppt pump operations powerpoint presentation free to. Centrifugal pump design is the most typical for fire pumps and auxiliary pumps in modern fire apparatus and its proven design has been used in fire apparatus for well over a century.
Chapter 6 pump operation and the distribution ofwat r. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The following criteria should be met for each evolution. Fire attack pumpers local policies, the com pany officer, and the driveroperator will determine the best placement for the first. Apparatus p3 march 30, 2006 basic pumping operations 1. To a provide students with information on pump construction and theory of pump operations. Standard for fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualification provides the detailed performance and test checklist items required for candidate testing. This manual is the sole property of the san francisco fire department. Fire apparatus driveroperator pumper flashcards quizlet. Fire foam, advances in fire pump systems combat lightweight construction. Appliance a device, other than a hand held nozzle, where the direction of water flow is interrupted or changed.
Pump operations 1 pump operations amsterdam fire regular fire training february 16, 2009. Fire apparatus driveroperator educational materials public safety group. This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements jprs for career and volunteer fire fighters and fire brigade personnel who drive and operate fire apparatus. Everyone at spartan chassis would like to express our sincere thanks for your confidence in purchasing an emergency vehicle featuring our custom engineered and manufactured cab and chassis. A fire department pumper equipped with wheel chocks. Fire pumps fire pumps the two types of water pumps used in the fire service are. Firefighters aspiring to meet the professional qualifications for vehicle driver pump operator will benefit from this new edition that is updated to the 2003 edition of nfpa standard 1002 fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications. The candidate, given a fire department pumping apparatus, specific system information and a pressurized source, shall provide water to sprinkler and standpipe systems so that the listed performance steps are completed. Standard for fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualification provides the detailed performance and.
Pumper operations introductory drill night version feb 2016. Assembles hose lines, nozzles, valves and appliances as. Before your fire department allows you to operate this pump, you already must be educated, trained, and have passed a test for pump logic and operations. Check out this detroit powered pierce fire fighting beast. If you have a course that is not listed and are interested in please contact us. Fire departments use hose tenders to assist in hose lays associated with relay pumping operations. This course is a sixteen 16 hour noncertification course intended to give firefighting personnel the basic understanding of fire department pump operations. That means that every minute we are adding up to four tons of water into a structure and therefore building collapse is a real potential. Driveroperator 1b cheat sheet journey to firefighter. Douglas watson, palm beach county fl fire rescue many times the only practice a pump operator can get is in the real apparatus and in.
Fire apparatus pumps use centrifugal force to deliver water to the fireground. Fire apparatus pump operations, mechanics, and components. These lesson plans contain the same material that is covered in the career development course for driveroperator pumper. Pump, aerial, tiller, and mobile water supply, 2nd edition c. Fire apparatus refers to various types of vehicles with the primary purpose of fire extinguishment, the rescue and care of injured people, andor salvage operations necessary to reduce property damage.
Ifsta firefighter videotape series fire pump operation and maintenance, fire protection publications, oklahoma state university. Operation of the newest rosenbauer engine operations. Standard for fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications. While they are seldom serious in terms of injury or death, they do account for a significant portion of overall damage costs figure 11. September 2003 slide 552 driveroperator 1b relay pumping principles.
This standard defines the requirements for new automotive fire apparatus and trailers designed to be used under emergency conditions to transport personnel and equipment and to support the suppression of fires and mitigation of other hazardous situations. Nfpa 1002, standard for driver operator professional qualifications, 2014 edition. Nozzle pressure to be called a fire stream, a hoseline needs to have a. Fire apparatus driveroperator 1b pump operations course outline october 2008 ed ition iii state fire state fire course outline course objectives. It teaches readers to efficiently, effectively, and safely operate and maintain fire pumps, with the mustknow information that is critical for. For task 11, please indicate the type of pressure control device used. Next to some of the apparatus classifications is a type number such as type. An interactive tool showing which nfpa codes are enforced around the world.
In canada, ulc s515 standard for automobile fire fighting apparatus is the accepted standard to reference. Bleeder valve valve on a gate that allows air from an incoming supply line to be bled off before allowing the water into the pump. Pump control systems require you to understand the function of each valve, each switch, each gauge, each emergency stop, and each manual override. The bureau of fire standards and training at the florida state fire college 11655 nw gainesville road ocala florida 344821486 352. You may also contact your regional training provider for an emergency vehicle operations course evoc, nfpa 1002 training, fire engine pump operations, fire ladder and elevated master streams, and other relevant training needed by your fire department regarding fire apparatus operation. Nfpa 1002 standard for fire officer professional qualifications, 2014 edition b.
Pennsylvania state fire academy pumper driveroperator pdo skill stations january 2019 evaluator note. Every pump operators basic equation fire engineering. Driveroperator pumper nfpa 1002 the following lesson plans for apparatus driveroperator pumper are based on nfpa 1002, standard. Spot apparatus accordingly operate pump and associated. This manual assumes that you are a pump operator and that. Nfpa 1002 fire apparatus operator pumps sprinkler and standpipe operations. Driveroperator pumper nfpa 1002 the following lesson plans for apparatus driveroperator pumper are based on nfpa 1002, standard for fire department vehicle driveroperator professional, 1993 edition.
Fire apparatus refers to various types of vehicles with the primary purpose of fire. Fire apparatus pump operations, mechanics, and components plain water operations centrifugal pumps fire apparatus pumps use centrifugal force to deliver water to the fireground. The driveroperator shall safely and efficiently complete all in cab procedures. Operating fire pump apparatus firefighting subscribe, like and share to my firefighting channel. Rural fire command october 2004 by larry davis 9 a fire apparatus pump is nothing more than a machine that takes the horsepower and torque from a diesel or gasoline engine and transfers it to water, which we can then move from its location to where we need it. Once the apparatus has been positioned and ordered to go to work, supplying. This second edition of fire service pump operator has been thoroughly updated to serve as a complete training solution that addresses pump operation, safe driving techniques, tiller and aerial apparatus operation, and water supply considerations. This standard establishes a guideline for pumping a fire apparatus. Improper backing of the apparatus backing crashes are among the most frequent of all types of fire apparatus crashes. Pumping apparatus driveroperator handbook audiobook on cd. The importance of donning passenger restraint devices and ensuring crew safety. Apparatus driveroperator handbook, 2nd edition and while the textbook. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. This is important because our fire apparatus have the ability to pump on average up to 1,000 gallons per minute gpm at a large fire.
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