In addition, they have come to expect that ifsta curriculum is uptodate and will meet their training needs and those of their organizations. Sep 20, 2014 this is our first video in a series for pump operators. Driver operator 1b placing a relay into operation relay operation shutdown shutdown from the fire scene first driver operators should shut down in succession slowly decrease the throttle open the dump line take pump out of gear. We will discuss pump discharge pressure and the components needed to calculate it. One of the pump operators primary goals is to provide the fire attack crew with the necessary water flow to get their job done. Principles and practice, is a modern integrated teaching and learning system for the fire pumper driver operator. I actually have been studying pump operations since i was about ten or eleven years old. The class room should teach basic concepts and encourage students to find ways formuals or tricks to operate pumps that make sense to them.
Pump flow is taken at the largest impeller diameter for double suction impellers pump flow is divided by two. Use the following formula to determine the percentage. Its realistic components and functionality provide safe, economical, and highlyrealistic training on pump panel operation in a controlled, repeatable environment. This course is a sixteen 16 hour noncertification course intended to give firefighting personnel the basic understanding of fire department pump operations. Driveroperator pumper nfpa 1002 the following lesson plans for apparatus driveroperator pumper are based on nfpa 1002, standard for fire department vehicle driveroperator professional, 1993 edition. To ensure driver operator pumper candidates meet the virginia department of fire programs, national fire protection associations 1002, standards for fire apparatus. Given a static water source, produce an effective handline or master streams so that the pump is safely engaged, all pressure control and vehicle safety devices are set, the rated flow of the nozzles. If you relay pump the pumper with the greatest capacity should be placed were. Pumping and aerial apparatus driveroperator handbook, 3rd ed ifsta. Pumpops is built with authentic panels, dials, switches, levers, and tactilevisualaural feedback systems. Students must bring a simple calculator with square root function.
Driveroperator 1b friction loss formulas and calculations fl c x q2ll september 2003 slide 382 driveroperator 1b friction loss formula. The pumping and aerial apparatus driveroperator handbook, 3rd edition curriculum builds upon the excellence of ifsta instructional materials. For task 11, please indicate the type of pressure control device used. Apply to concrete pump operator, truck driver, operator and more. We train so that operators have a thorough understanding of field hydraulics and when they become certified on the apparatus they can choose to use cheat sheets. Pumping apparatus driver operator handbook, 3rd edition. Equation for determining the flow from a solid stream nozzle. An increase in pressure above 150 psi net pump pressure.
Write all the normal formulas out and memorize it like a photograph. Driver operator manual chapter 3 fireground hydraulics tn. A pumper is supplying one line with 250 gpm flowing. This is our first video in a series for pump operators. Ncdoi osfm fire and rescue commission certification.
The ricky rescue pump and aerial operator series includes the three precertification courses required for florida pump operator certification and aerial certification. Standard for fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualification provides the detailed performance and test checklist items required for candidate testing. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Fire apparatus driver operator 1b pump operations calendar of events october 2008 ed ition vi state fire state fire calendar of events day topic title time activity evaluation.
Pump operator training series part 2 calculating nozzle flow duration. Important information regarding recording of social security numbers for any of the following applications that request a social security number, please disregard and instead provide a drivers license or state identification number. The pumping apparatus driveroperator handbook, 3rd edition covers pumping apparatus only, the second book in the pair, pumping and aerial apparatus driveroperator handbook, 3rd edition contains the same 15 chapters as the pumping apparatus textbook, plus an additional 5 chapters relevant to aerial apparatus. Pumping and aerial apparatus driveroperator handbook, 3 e, exam prep book ifsta on. The volume of a cylinder can be found by applying the following formula. Pumping apparatus driver operator handbook, ifsta, second edition. During the course, instructors should take adequate time to ensure understanding of the basic pumping skills and at. In this video we go over how to calculate friction loss. The formulas and things you learn in class are like everything else if you dont use it regularly youll forget it.
Pumpopsfaacs pump operator training solutionis built from the ground up to foster the most realistic evolutions possible. This is the third video in our pump operator training series. Pumping and aerial apparatus driveroperator handbook, 3 e. This is the fourth video of our five part pump operator training series. These lesson plans contain the same material that is covered in the career development course for driveroperator pumper. I would like to know if anybody can spare a copy of the study guide for the state pump operator test. Pump operator training series part 1 pump discharge pressure. Instructors know they can count on ifsta to provide accurate, customizable, and complete curriculum. Performance tests should not be conducted until the candidate has successfully completed the. Virginia department of fire programs driver operator pumper. Driveroperator 1b cheat sheet journey to firefighter. This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required for certification to driveroperatorpumper as described in chapters 4 and 5 of the national fire protection associate nfpa 1002, standard for fire apparatus driveroperator professional. The ricky rescue pump operator series includes the two precertification courses required for florida pump operator certification.
Find out how much a pump operator get paid in your area. This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements jprs for career and volunteer fire fighters and fire brigade personnel who drive and operate fire apparatus. Fire apparatus driveroperator 1b student supplement, sft, 2008 edition fire fighting hydraulics, purington, first edition fire service instructors manual, waterous pump company, 1996 edition nfpa 1002. The material referenced can be found in ifsta pumping. Fl driveroperator cert firehouse forums firefighting. While it would be nice to know, simple, generalized numbers work well. The driveroperator pumper written certification exam is based on requisite knowledge objectives listed in the nfpa 1002, standard for driveroperator pumper professional qualifications, 2009 edition.
Compare your salary with the national and state salaries for pump operators, except wellhead pumpers. Ffp1, bfst1, atpc1 fire service hydraulics blended. C is the hose coefficient, also referred to as the constant or the cfactor. This course requires work to be done prior to and or following attendance at the course.
Looking for state of florida driveroperator exam study guide as well as used ifsta pumping apparatus driveroperator ifsta 1st edition. In a continued effort to reduce fire loss in the state of north carolina, the state legislature established general statute 58785. Pump operator training series part 1 pump discharge. Principles and practice, is a modern integrated teaching and learning system for the fire pumper driveroperator. You may register for the course through traditional registration at miramar college. This course covers the relationship between flow, pressure, and mathematical hydraulic formulas. This program meets and exceeds the job performance requirements of chapters 4, 5, and 10 of nfpa 1002, fire apparatus. Virginia department of fire programs driver operator. Pennsylvania state fire academy pumper driver operator pdo skill stations january 2019 evaluator note. Course includes pump theory, pump rating, and pressure and vacuum gauges. Pumping apparatus driveroperator the alabama fire college. Pump operators at the university fire department are trained to memorize a given set of gpms, frictions losses and operations and use a standard equation for hydraulic calculations.
As is tradition at my fd, we just completed another round of annual promotional exam testing for positions of captain, engineer, and inspector every year we study, cram, take classes, what ever, all for the chance at scoring good enough to get on the promotional list. The course includes pump theory, pump rating, and pressure and vacuum gauges. Dont forget to check out the previous videos in this training series and. Get the latest national and state salaries, average salary by area, salary bands and other wage data. The virginia department of fire programs driver operator pumper training program consists of 56 hours of classroom instruction and practical sessions. Study flashcards on ifsta apparatus driver operator at. Hydraulic equations fire engineering training community. Apparatus driveroperator handbook, 2nd edition and while the textbook is not required, students are encouraged to utilize the text, and instructors should have it on hand for reference. This is a 45hour open enrollment, selfpaced, online, elearning course and meets the requirements of nfpa 1002. Driveroperator 1b relay pumping operations minimum pump capacities based on maximum distance relay charting flows needed.
These skills meet all the requirements of nfpa 1002, standard on fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications, 2017 edition. Spo 21 the student will demonstrate a basic understanding of the operation of a centrifugal fire pump to supply water from various sources and involving various operations through class. We have provided you with a pump operator training packet to follow along if you need a list of the formulas and abbreviations. Research the cities and states that pay the most for pump operators, except wellhead pumpers. Close tank to pump switch to volume mode if applicable 5. Pump to the highest wyed line and gatedown the other wyed line. Pump operator series intercontinental fire training academy. Gpm formula it is possible to determine water flow from any solid stream nozzle when the.
The pump operator simulator is a fullsize replica of a fire engine pump panel. Apply to operator, concrete pump operator, plant operator and more. Nfpa 1002, standard for driver operator professional qualifications. Driver operator 1b fipt 321p is offered through miramar college and offered three 3 times a year. Standard for fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications. To use this method, the pump operator has to convert this drop in pressure to a percentage. This jpr evaluation packet is to be used in conjunction with the indiana driver operator.
Driver operator do is also responsible for operating its fire pump and possessing a. The static pressure was 70 psi and the residual pressure reading is 63 psi. If fire departments only wanted the apparatus operator to be a professional truck driver. Every pump operators basic equation by paul spurgeon continuing education course to earn continuing education credits, you must successfully complete the course examination. But it has to be remembered that this is a bit too scientific for fireground formulas. The course curriculum covers relationship between flow and pressure and mathematical hydraulic formulas. Standard for fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications, 2009 edition. Hand method for calculating friction loss for firefighters youtube. Apparatus driver operator professional qualification provides the detailed performance and test checklist items required for candidate testing. Important information regarding recording of social security numbers for any of the following applications that request a social security number, please disregard and instead provide a driver s license or state identification number.
Objective 1 list responsibilities of the fire apparatus driveroperator. This program meets and exceeds the job performance requirements of chapters 4, 5, and 10 of nfpa 1002, fire apparatus driver operator professional qualifications, 2009 edition. Fire apparatus driveroperator 1b pump operations calendar of events october 2008 ed ition vi state fire state fire calendar of events day topic title time activity evaluation 11 orientation and administration 1. Performance test instructions iii this performance test supplement is based on the 2009 edition of nfpa 1002.
Safely transporting firefighters, apparatus, and equipment to and from the scene of an emergency or other call for service b. Nov, 2010 fire fighting how to calculate fire pump and jockey pump capacity in fire fighting system duration. Ncdoi osfm fire and rescue commission certification and. Oct 12, 2014 this is the fourth video of our five part pump operator training series. It is this factor that will enable the pump operator to tell how many lines the. Driver operator 1b wyed hoselines unequal length addition of hose lengths to an existing wyed hoseline assembly may result in unequal length attack lines calculate fl for supply line and both wyed hoselines pump to the highest wyed line and gatedown the other wyed line. Standard for fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications this standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements jprs for career and volunteer fire fighters and fire brigade personnel who drive and operate fire apparatus. Fl pump test florida does not allow anything to be brought into the testing center in ocala. The pump and aerial operator series satisfies part of the florida state fire precertification requirements for pump operator and aerial operations. Pumping apparatus driveroperator handbookifsta essentials of firefighting handbookifsta fire stream practicesifsta. In this video we focus on calculating elevation gain and loss and also appliance pressure losses.
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