Fire Apparatus Operator: Pumper
July 8, 2024
Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission
This course and the exams are based on NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications . This course is designed for the fire fighter who wishes to advance to the next level of his/her career. This course consists of six modules that include preventative maintenance, tests and inspections, driving/operating, water supply, sprinklers and standpipes, and operations.
Prerequisites:
18 years of age; High School Diploma/GED; Valid Driver’s License; (Pro Board or IFSAC) Certified Fire Fighter I or Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter; Successful completion of Emergency Vehicle Driver course or previous FAO certification
Cost:
Instate Cost: 350
Out of State Cost: 590
Required Text:
Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook,3rd Edition