Driver/Operator Course - Weaverville Fire Department - Fall 2011

Objective

· To improve the knowledge and ability of all WFD personnel that may operate Fire Apparatus.

· Meet the DMV requirement for Class B Endorsement to Operate vehicles over 26,000 gvw.

· Develop a larger group of Drivers/Operators.

· For all members to gain a better understanding of the operations of the WFD Fire Apparatus

Ground Rules

· Open to all personnel.

· Must attend all classes and Saturday field exercises.

Course Outline

Tuesday Nights, 1900 to 2200

November 8^th             Basic Principles of Water; Types of pumps/Pump Drives; Pumping of Apparatus; Pressure control devices; priming devices; Auxiliary coolers           

Handout: Driver Check out sheets: Notebooks

November 15^th           Apparatus Operation, Brake systems, Engine retarder; gear selection, Defensive Driving/Code 3 Operations; Positioning Apparatus at scene

November 29^th           Field hydraulics; Nozzle Operations, Appliance review

            Handout: Practice Problems

December 6^th              Operations; pumping at a scene, wildland and structure

Projects: Inventory Development; Field hydraulics cheat sheet

December 13^th            Preventive Maintenance/ Pump Test

December 20th           Weaverville Water System; Hydraulics Practices Problem review

December 21^st             Final Exam

Saturdays, 0900 to 1500

November 12th          Driving Skill course

December 17^th            Pumping Operations Final

Sundays, 0900 to 1500

November 19^th           Driving Skill Course/Test on Vehicle Check outs/Start of Pump Operations

December 10^th            Pumping Operations