Driver Pumper/Operator - Certification Course

This 72 hour course involves detailed instruction on the operation, maintenance, and design of pumping fire apparatus.  Modules include: Water Supplies and Sources for Fire Fighting; Fire Pump Theory, Operating Fire Pumps, Fire Service Hydraulics, and Driving Emergency Vehicle Operations.  The content of this program is based on the most current edition of the NFPA 1002 Standard and meets the training requirements of the WCFR Driver/Operator Training and Release Manual.

Classes will vary between Mondays, (one Tuesday) Wednesdays, and Sundays (see the full schedule here DPO Schedule_Reading_Assignent - October 2018.xlsx).

Prerequisites:  Firefighter Level I (new) or Firefighter Level II (old), students are encouraged to have some basic knowledge of the operation of fire apparatus.  Students must be EVOC certified (minimum of S-3). This course is Pro Board certified.    

Departments that sponsor students will be required to supply apparatus for practical sessions.

Training Registration Forms are to be submitted online at: http://www.warrencountyfire.com.      

Registration Deadline is October 15, 2018 at close of business.  A minimum of 10 students is required for the program, a maximum of 16.

Contact:  Captain Gerry Maiatico - gmaiatico@warrencountyfire.com