Driveroperator training division of fire standards and. Driveroperator program illinois fire service institute. Look back over a driveroperator textbook and you can find a description of how an engineer would adjust the hydrant without turning it off so the steamer cap could get pulled from the pump without the cap rocketing off and killing someone. The math to correctly deliver the desired pressure at the nozzle, some level of math is required. 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. Pump operator training series part 3 calculating friction. Sep 28, 2014 this is our second video in a series for pump operators. Fire engine pumper communications for firefighters. A driveroperator who does not obey state laws or dept.
A combination of classroom instruction and handson skill drills cover basic pump terminology, design and construction, driving and positioning, hose and nozzles from the perspective of the pump operator, water supplies, hydraulic theory and fire ground calculations, operation of the pump, operation of the foam systems, readiness checks. This text details the important responsibilities of firefighters who are assigned to drive and operate a fire department vehicle that are equipped with a fire pump. 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. Friction loss formulas and calculations32 individual activity 383. Pump operators need to understand how a proper fire stream is developed and how each part is applied. This is our second video in a series for pump operators. Either way, the net pump pressure is the responsibility of the operator at the mercy of the pump. To produce effective fire streams, an extensive knowledge of hydraulics is essential. This program meets and exceeds the job performance requirements of chapters 4, 5, and 10 of nfpa 1002, fire apparatus. During the course, instructors should take adequate time to ensure understanding of the basic pumping skills and at. A driver operator uses a pump chart by locating the nozzle or the layout in question on the chart, accounting for the number of feet meters in the layout, and.
Which manufacturer was the first to introduce the aerial truck. The material referenced can be found in ifsta pumping. This class includes an overview of the qualities and skills needed by a driveroperator, safe driving techniques, types of pumping apparatus, positioning apparatus to maximize efficiency and water supply, fire pump theory and operation, hydraulic calculations, water supply considerations, relay pumping principles, water shuttle procedures, foam. A fire apparatus with a primary purpose of transporting 1,000 or more gallons of water is considered to be aan. From basic apparatus maintenance to fire pump theory and advanced hydraulic calculations, this single manual covers everything a fire service driveroperator needs to know. Nfpa 1002 apparatus driveroperator nfpa fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications 2017 guide to certification the following information contains excerpts from nfpa 1002. Friction loss formulas and calculations 32 individual activity 383.
How to calculate and overcome friction loss firerescue1. This is a fireground method of calculating friction loss for. Nfpa 1002, standard for driver operator professional qualifications. Set relief valve for desired pdp radius diameter circumference area. Add gpms from both nozzles for two equal lines, calculate for only one. 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.
Fire apparatus driver operator professional qualifications. Click to rate hated it click to rate didnt like it click to rate liked it click to rate really liked it click to rate loved it add to folder. Pumping apparatus driveroperator the alabama fire college. Fire apparatus driveroperator 1b pump operations october 2008 ed ition. There are plenty of things that the pump operator must get done. Driver operator manual chapter 3 fireground hydraulics.
Pumping apparatus driveroperator handbook audiobook on. Pump to the highest wyed line and gatedown the other wyed line. Each type of nozzle has its own optimum flow rate and discharge pressure, which affects the hydraulic calculations that must be performed by the driveroperator. Every pump operators basic equation by paul spurgeon continuing education course to earn continuing education credits, you must successfully complete the course examination. Pump operator skills for the modern fireground fire. Simulation by simsushare formerly commandsim and capt. Fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications. Safely transporting firefighters, apparatus, and equipment to and from the scene of an emergency or other call for service b. All training will be completed with a working fire apparatus. This varies from recommendations in ifsta pumping apparatus, driver operator handbook, 1st edition the terms static pressure and residual pressure are. Fire apparatus driver operator 1b pump operations october 2008 ed ition state fire state fire table of contents. For this evolution, we apply the same principal to the valve on the pump panel instead of the hydrant. Pump operator training series part 2 calculating nozzle.
Pump, aerial, tiller, and mobile water supply, third edition meets and exceeds the job performance requirements jprs of chapters 4, 5. Apparatus driveroperator pumper louisiana state university. Pumping apparatus driver operator handbook, 3rd edition. This course is based on nfpa 1002 fire apparatus driver operator professional qualifications, chapter 5 apparatus equipped with a fire pump. Made calculations regarding pressure, flow, height delivered, and amount of concrete necessary for job. Principles and practice, is a modern integrated teaching and learning system for the fire pumper driveroperator. The basis for fire hose friction loss calculations are the size of the hose, the.
This third edition of fire apparatus driveroperator has been thoroughly updated to serve as a complete training solution that addresses pump operation, safe driving techniques, tiller and aerial apparatus operation, and water supply considerations. Driveroperator 1b friction loss formulas and calculations fl c x q2ll september 2003 slide 382 driveroperator 1b friction loss formula. Comprehensive occupational medical program for fire departments. Pump operator training series part 2 calculating nozzle flow duration. One of the pump operators critical tasks is determining what pump discharge pressure to set for each supply or hand line. Fire apparatus driveroperator 1b pump operations october 2008 ed ition state fire state fire table of contents. Apply to truck driver, lease operator, operator and more. Driveroperator 1b relay pumping operations minimum pump capacities based on maximum distance relay charting flows needed. Siamese divide nozzle gpm by 2 never exceed pdp of 250 psi intake residual pressure should never drop below 20 psi.
Objective 1 list responsibilities of the fire apparatus driveroperator. This quiz has been developed to test your knowledge of fire apparatus pump operations. Sim load time varies depending on connection speed. Many times the only practice a pump operator can get is in the real apparatus and in. We will discuss how to calculate flow from a given nozzle and what the common nozzle pressures we use as they relate to each nozzle type.
Monitored all hose and pump connections to check for safety and quality control. Driver operator 1b relay pumping operations minimum pump capacities based on maximum distance relay charting flows needed. As a current student on this bumpy collegiate pathway, i stumbled upon course hero, where i can find study resources for nearly all my courses, get online help from tutors 247, and even share my old projects, papers, and lecture notes with other students. Sprinklers and standpipe operations skills book nfpa 1002 task. Pumping apparatus driveroperator handbook audiobook on cd. September 2003 slide 382 driver operator 1b friction loss formula fl c x q2ll c coefficient for hose diameter q quantity l length. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to operate a mobile water. Pump operations and hydraulic calculations time required. The apparatus driver operator pumper is a person that can safely operate an apparatus equipped with a permanently mounted with a pump and all systems associated with the apparatus and pump, safely operate the apparatus over streets and highways, establish a water supply from an internal, external static or pressurized water source, operate.
Principles and practice, is a modern integrated teaching and learning system for the fire pumper driver operator. September 2003 slide 3823 driveroperator 1b calculate q. Look back over a driver operator textbook and you can find a description of how an engineer would adjust the hydrant without turning it off so the steamer cap could get pulled from the pump without the cap rocketing off and killing someone. Chapter 1 the driveroperator, chapter 2 types of fire apparatus equipped with a fire pump, chapter 3 introduction to apparatus inspection and maintenance show class ifsta pumping and aerial apparatus driveroperator handbook 3rd edition. Equipping the driver pump operator with the liberator wireless headset provides the freedom to interact with the vehicles intercom system while utilizing the radio and without being tethered to the vehicle. The condensed q formula may be used for operations in which the friction loss can be determined for. A driver operator who does not obey state laws or dept. The illinois fire service institutes driveroperator program offers a wide range of courses to train firefighters who drive and operate fire department apparatus.
Operated concrete pump to direct flow to appropriate areas. Driver operator do is also responsible for operating its fire pump and possessing a thorough knowledge of all of the tools and equipment carried onboard. This is the third video in our pump operator training series. With a positive pressure source, a centrifugal pump takes advantage of the incoming pressure. Close tank to pump switch to volume mode if applicable 5. One of the pump operators primary goals is to provide the fire attack crew with the necessary water flow to get their job done. Fire apparatus driver operator 1b pump operations october 2008 ed ition. Driver operator manual chapter 3 fireground hydraulics tn. Dont forget to check out the previous videos in this training series and. This course is a sixteen 16 hour noncertification course intended to give firefighting personnel the basic understanding of fire department pump operations. A driveroperator uses a pump chart by locating the nozzle or the layout in question on the chart, accounting for the number of feet meters in the layout, and. Practical skills sheets fire apparatus driveroperator. At the end of the 3 days of training, students will have met the requirements to complete the ofmem nfpa 1002 ifsac testing.
From basic apparatus maintenance to fire pump theory and advanced hydraulic calculations, this. The whole inspection and operations are performed by a pump operator. Pump operator study guide questions term definition. A pump operator is supposed to work with compact or heavy pumps for transferring of liquid. Hand method for calculating friction loss for firefighters youtube.
The 2324db noise reduction of the setcom headset increases hearing and allows for safe and. Dop200 this course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge for driveroperatormobile water supply as described in chapter 10, mobile water supply apparatus of the national fire protection association nfpa 1002, standard for fire apparatus driveroperator professional qualifications. Pump, aerial, tiller, and mobile water supply with access 2nd edition 9781284091595 by na for up to 90% off at. Driveroperator 1b friction loss formulas and calculations fl c x q2ll september 2003 slide 382 driveroperator 1b. In order to establish and maintain effective and efficient fire streams, the pump operator needs to know the nozzle pressure, the gpm flow, the amount of friction.
Setcoms systems work with a departments twoway radio to maintain transmissions with mobile radio while engaging in a fire attack. Chapter 1 the driver operator, chapter 2 types of fire apparatus equipped with a fire pump, chapter 3 introduction to apparatus inspection and maintenance show class ifsta pumping and aerial apparatus driver operator handbook 3rd edition. From basic apparatus maintenance to fire pump theory and advanced hydraulic calculations, this single manual covers everything a fire service driveroperator needs to. In this video we go over how to calculate friction loss. 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. Every pump operators basic equation fire engineering.
Driver operator do is also responsible for operating its fire pump and. Driveroperator 1b cheat sheet journey to firefighter. Pump operator study guide questions term definition one. Oct 05, 2014 this is the third video in our pump operator training series. The apparatus driver operator pumper is a person that can safely operate an apparatus equipped with a permanently mounted with a pump and all systems associated with the apparatus and pump, safely operate the apparatus over streets and. Driverengineerpump operator courses hydraulics ffo0280 this course will teach the student the applicable theoretical and practical hydraulic calculations that will enable them to provide the appropriate fire stream when and where it is needed. The simulator is intended to supplement pump training on a real fire apparatus and performs many of. B what is the pump discharge pressure when supplying a ground monitor using a 500 gpm fog nozzle with 100 psi nozzle pressure, supplied with two 2. They generally work as chemical operators, pump station operators, purification operators, and tank car loaders. The dpsst fire certification program has provided an overview for the applicant to use in conjunction with the application process. The pump operator simulator is a fullsize replica of a fire engine pump panel. Its realistic components and functionality provide safe, economical, and highlyrealistic training on pump panel operation in a controlled, repeatable environment. Pump operator skills for the modern fireground fire rescue. Course topics include the safe operation of aerial apparatus, proper pump operation, fireground hydraulic calculations, safe driving operations, hydrant water supply operations, and.
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