Fire and EMS Training Description

Driver/Operator - Pumper

Dates: 01/22/2025 - 05/14/2025

Time: 1800 - 2200; W

Cost: 357.40

Location: S Building

Instructor: Andrew Norris

Please note: This class is only available for students who are currently affiliated with a department.

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:

Wednesdays weekly, beginning January 22nd, 6pm to 10pm

Class sessions will be held at:

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

Course Prerequisites:
Department Affiliation
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. Unaffiliated students must email fireEMS@wctc.edu before completing registration for authorization and instructions on additional steps.

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