Fire and EMS Training Description

Driver/Operator - Pumper

Dates: 06/05/2023 - 08/02/2023

Time: 0800 - 1150; M, W

Cost: 341.60

Location: S Building; Room S231, Fire Training Grounds

Instructor:

Description:

This course meets the NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, Pumping Apparatus, educational requirements for WTCS Driver/Operator-Pumper certification. Subjects covered in the course include fire apparatus, maintenance, driving principles, emergency vehicle operation, fire apparatus positioning, water supply, sprinkler systems, fire pump theory, hydraulics terminology, hydraulics math, hydraulic principles, operating fire pumps and pump testing.  Hands-on training will be provided. Students will need to complete fire department-proctored out-of-class driving time.

Extra Info:

Class will meet Monday and Wednesday, weekly, beginning June 5th. Classes will not meet on Monday, July 3rd, as campus is closed for the Holiday.

Class sessions will be held at:

WCTC Pewaukee Campus, S Building, Room S231
800 Main St
Pewaukee, WI 53072

Course Prerequisites:
Department Affiliation - or - Approval from Fire/EMS Administration
Valid Driver's License.

Note: Approval for Unaffiliated students will prioritize degree enrolled students, and will have limited availability based on the ability to effectively deliver instruction using the WCTC Apparatus.

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