This program presents safety factors for starting and driving fire apparatus. The focus is on pumping apparatus, but the safe driving information applies to all types of emergency vehicles. Topics covered include: safe driving techniques for emergency vehicles, how to correctly start and operate ...

Driver/operators and engineers need to know how to correctly position the apparatus at the emergency scene. This program presents: how to determine the best position for an attack pumper, how to position water supply pumpers, correct pumper positioning for special situations, a demonstration of s...

The driver/operator’s ability to operate a fire pump that provides the necessary water supply while maintaining the mechanical soundness of the pump is critical to the success of the operation. This program shows: how to operate the pump using water on the apparatus, how to operate the pump using...

This program presents the tasks involved in routine pumping apparatus inspection and maintenance required of a driver/operator. It demonstrates: a systematic apparatus inspection procedure (the “walk-around” inspection), routine maintenance tasks and inspection and preventive maintenance of the f...

Water shuttle operations and relay pumping are two methods for providing water to emergency scenes in remote areas. This program presents basic information about each type of operation including: a description of a typical water shuttle and the equipment involved, a basic procedure for setting up...