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Basic Pump Operations

The Basic Pump course is designed to familiarize the student with basic principles of pump operation and maintenance.

Specific course topics include:
fundamentals for pump operation; theory of drafting; maintenance; and calculating fire stream requirements with emphasis on basic rule-of-thumb methods.

NOTE: outside activities are also included.

Course Hours: 16
Course Fee: $25.00 In-State; $50.00 Out-of-State
Prerequisite: None
Reference Text Required: IFSTA's Fire Department Pumping Apparatus and Fire Streams Practices, current edition, available at the Shelton State Bookstore 1-800-538-0762.

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