PD001 Safe Operation of Emergency Vehicles
Pumping Apparatus
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19m
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 gas and diesel-powered pumping apparatus and a demonstration of the practical driving exercises in NFPA 1002.
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