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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