FFP 1302 - Apparatus Pump Operator Driver/ Engineer

Institution:

St. Petersburg College

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Description:

3 credits The curriculum covers the laws, rules and driving techniques for emergency vehicles, as well as an introduction to fire service hydraulics. Fire ground evolutions and pumping operations make up the practical part of the course. The evolution portion of the course includes the calculation of friction loss in hose and appliances, calculation of gallons per minute needed in fire streams, use of pre-connected lines, tandem pumping, drafting, relays and master streams. With the completion of this course, the student will have a good working knowledge of fire ground pumping operations and the ability to apply his or her skills to his or her respective fire departments. The student is required to hold a class "D" driver's license with an "E" endorsement from the state of Florida . 47 contact hour

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(727) 341-4772

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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