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1. Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pump, Aerial, Tiller, and Mobile Water Supply
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This second edition of Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator has been thoroughly updated to serve as a complete training solution that addresses pump operation, safe driving techniques, tiller and aerial apparatus operation, and water supply considerations. From basic apparatus maintenance to fire pump theory and advanced hydraulic calculations, this single manual covers everything a fire service driver/operator needs to know.Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pump, Aerial, Tiller, and Mobile Water Supply, Second Edition meets and exceeds the job performance requirements of Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 of NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2014 Edition. The second edition features:
An emphasis on Driver/Operator safety and responsibility with a dedicated chapter on safety.
Actual Near-Miss Reporting System cases are discussed to drive home important points about safety and the lessons learned from these real-life incidents.
Detailed step-by-step skill drills which include the corresponding NFPA job performance requirement.
Scenario based learning tools including You are the Driver/Operator, Driver/Operator in Action, and Voices of Experience case studies to encourage critical thinking skills
Driver/Operator Tips and Safety Tips to provide helpful advice from fireground veterans.
2. Aerial Apparatus Driver / Operator Handbook
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The 2nd edition of the Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, with new photos and illustrations, is designed to educate the driver/ operators responsible for operating fire apparatus equipped with aerial devices. These devices include aerial ladders, aerial ladder platforms, articulating elevating platforms, telescoping elevating platforms, and waters towers.3. Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3/e, Exam Prep Book
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Intended to prepare the student for end of course tests and written portions of certification exams, this self-study includes 953 questions from all 20 chapters of Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3/e. Page referenced for correct answers in Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3/e. 8 1/2" x 11", 184 pages, spiral-bound4. Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook (2nd Edition) by IFSTA (2006) Paperback
5. Study Guide for the Second Edition of Pumping Apparatus: Driver/ Operator Handbook
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To be used in conjunction with Pumping apparatus driver/operator handbook, 2d ed.6. Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook (2nd Edition)
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This 2nd edition of the Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook is designed to educate driver/operators who are responsible for operating apparatus equipped with fire pumps. The purpose of this manual is to present general principles of pump operation, along with the application of those principles wherever feasible. It is also meant to guide driver/operators in the proper operation and care of apparatus.
7. Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook
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The new editions of these bestselling IFSTA fire apparatus driver/operator training materials mark a new approach to training driver/operators. Previously, IFSTA published two separate manuals with student and instructor support materials: Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook. Fire departments with both types of apparatus needed two manuals, two curriculum and driver/operator trainees needed two exam preps to study for tests. The release of the 3rd edition of these manuals streamlines the IFSTA training resources. The Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition covers pumping apparatus only, the second book in the pair, Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition contains the same 15 chapters as the pumping apparatus textbook, plus an additional 5 chapters relevant to aerial apparatus. Personnel on departments that operate both types of apparatus now only need one manual and one curriculum for training. Students only need one exam prep to prepare for testing. If a fire department does not use aerial apparatus, they use the Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition and omit the aerial sections of the curriculum and exam prep which include all 20 chapters. Chapters 2 and 3 are especially beneficial for all driver/operators: Inspection and Maintenance and Safety and Operating Emergency Vehicles.8. Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition
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The new editions of these bestselling IFSTA fire apparatus driver/operator training materials mark a new approach to training driver/operators. Previously, IFSTA published two separate manuals with student and instructor support materials: Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook. Fire departments with both types of apparatus needed two manuals, two curriculum and driver/operator trainees needed two exam preps to study for tests. The release of the 3rd edition of these manuals streamlines the IFSTA training resources. The Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition covers pumping apparatus only, the second book in the pair, Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition contains the same 15 chapters as the pumping apparatus textbook, plus an additional 5 chapters relevant to aerial apparatus. Personnel on departments that operate both types of apparatus now only need one manual and one curriculum for training. Students only need one exam prep to prepare for testing. If a fire department does not use aerial apparatus, they use the Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition and omit the aerial sections of the curriculum and exam prep which include all 20 chapters. Chapters 2 and 3 are especially beneficial for all driver/operators: Inspection and Maintenance and Safety and Operating Emergency Vehicles. Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd edition Skill Sheets now included in the manual Key Terms added The new Fire Apparatus Manufacturer's Association (FAMA) standardized safety signs for fire apparatus are highlighted Hydraulic calculations presented in a logical sequence making teaching and learning easier Customary and metric calculations in one chapter NEW case histories introduce each chapter NFPA 1002 JPR Correlation Matrix9. Pumping Apparatus: Driver Operator's Handbook
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This second edition of the Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook is designed to educate driver/operators who are responsible for operating apparatus equipped with fire pumps. The information in this manual aids the driver/operator in meeting the objectives found in Chapters 1, 4, 5, 8 and 10 of NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2003 edition). The information contained in this new edition is intended to update that in the first edition of the manual. The first edition incorporated material that was previously found in three separate IFSTA manuals: Fire Department Pumping Apparatus, Fire Stream Practices, and Water Supplies for Fire Protection. The purpose of this manual is to present general principles of pump operation, along with the application of those principles wherever feasible. It is also meant to guide driver/operators in the proper operation and care of apparatus. This manual includes an overview of the qualities and skills needed by a driver/operator, safe driving techniques, types of pumping apparatus, positioning apparatus to maximize efficiency and water supply, fire pump theory and operation, hydraulic calculations, water supply considerations, relay pumping principles, water shuttle procedures, foam system operation, and apparatus maintenance and testing.10. Exam Prep: Fire Department Apparatus Driver/Operator
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The Second Edition of Exam Prep: Fire Department Apparatus Driver/Operator is designed to thoroughly prepare you for a Driver/Operator certification, promotion, or training examination by including the same type of multiple-choice questions you are likely to encounter on the actual exam. To help improve examination scores, this preparation guide follows Performance Training Systems, Inc.s Systematic Approach to Examination Preparation. Exam Prep: Fire Apparatus Driver Operator, Second Edition is written by fire personnel explicitly for fire personnel, and all content has been verified with the latest reference materials and by a technical review committee. Benefits of the Systematic Approach to Examination Preparation include: Emphasizing areas of weakness Providing immediate feedback Learning material through context and association Exam Prep: Fire Department Apparatus Driver/Operator, Second Edition includes: Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator practice examinations Self-scoring guide with page references for further study Winning test-taking tips and helpful hints Coverage of NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2009 Edition11. Fire Apparatus Operator: Pumper
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Practical and straight-forward, including all new step-by-step skills, FIRE APPARATUS OPERATOR: PUMPER, 3rd EDITION meets the intent of Chapter 5 of the NFPA 1002, 2009 Edition. Boasting a full-color design with enhanced photos and graphics, the third edition steps the reader through the basics of driving, pump operations and maintenance before moving on to the specifics of hydraulics and the calculations required for on scene operations. With expanded coverage on safe driving practices and driver requirements as well as a special section on rural pump operations, this book is a necessary training manual for aspiring driver/operators as well as a handy resource for practicing pump operators.12. Pumping Apparatus: Driver Operator's Handbook by Wieder, Michael A., Smith, Carol, Brakhage, Cynthia S. 2nd (second) Edition [Paperback(2006)]
13. Fire Apparatus Operator: Pumper by Thomas Sturtevant (2011-01-21)
14. Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3/e, Text, IFSTA by IFSTA Fire Protection Publications (2015-05-03)
15. Fire Apparatus Operator: Pumper 3rd (third) Edition by Sturtevant, Thomas, Sykes, Howard [2011]
16. Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pump, Aerial, Tiller, and Mobile Water Supply
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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to bring you Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pump, Aerial, Tiller, and Mobile Water Supply, Third Edition. This third edition of Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator has been thoroughly updated to serve as a complete training solution that addresses pump operation, safe driving techniques, tiller and aerial apparatus operation, and water supply considerations. From basic apparatus maintenance to fire pump theory and advanced hydraulic calculations, this single manual covers everything a fire service driver/operator needs to know.Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pump, Aerial, Tiller, and Mobile Water Supply, Third Edition meets and exceeds the job performance requirements of Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 of the 2017 Edition of NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. In the 2017 edition, the requirement that a Driver/Operator be certified to the Firefighter I level was removed. However, JPR's from NFPA 1001 have been added so driver operators who operate pumpers and mobile water supply apparatus are able to operate outside of the IDLH but still have an understanding of the following fire fighter I topics:
Fire Department Communications (NFPA 1001: 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3)
The General Knowledge Requirements (NFPA 1001: 5.1.1)
Responding on an Apparatus to an Emergency Scene (NFPA 1001: 5.3.2)
Connect a Fire Department Pumper to a Water Supply (NFPA 1001: 5.3.15)
Additional appendices include the excerpt of NFPA 1002 and corresponding correlation matrixes to substantiate all job performance requirements are covered and documented. Comprehensive and updated content in the third edition includes:
Nozzle reaction and how to calculate it
Expanded coverage of pump anatomy and pressure control devices
Addresses vital parts of NFPA 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus and NFPA 1911: Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus.
Appendix A: Daily/Weekly Inspection Check Sheet provides a comprehensive overview on what to check and how to check your apparatus for operational readiness.
Live Fire Training: Principles and Practice to NFPA 1403, Second Edition
All fire fighters need the safe and controlled "real life" training offered through live fire exercises in order to be fully prepared for the hazards of the fireground. Live Fire Training: Principles and Practice, Second Edition provides a definitive guide on how to ensure safe and realistic live fire training for both students and instructors. Updated to address all the requirements for NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, 2018 Edition, including the following new requirements:
Prerequisites for all live fire training participants
Fire Dynamics
Health and Safety
Fundamentals of Fire Behavior
Fire Development in a Compartment
Nozzle Techniques and Door Control
Documentation of Prescribed Minimum Training
How to Develop Ventilation-Controlled Evolutions
Instructors shall meet the requirement of Fire Instructor I and Instructors-in-Charge shall be Fire Instructor II according to NFPA 1041.
Detailed instructions on preparing for live burns in acquired structures, using gas-fired and non-gas-fired permanent structural props, exterior live fire props and also mobile enclosed live fire training props. And finally, Incident Reports of actual live fire training accidents are included with a summary of the lessons learned.