Driver Op/Aerial (NFPA 1002)

DOP400 – 48.00 Hours

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Currently there are no scheduled classes for this course. However, in some cases a course can be scheduled to meet your organization’s specific needs. For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact Emergency Services Training Institute at (979) 845-7641 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

This course is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge for operating a fire department aerial apparatus as described in Chapter 13 “ApparatusAerial Device (NFPA 1002)” of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1010 Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters (2024 edition).

Upon completion of this course, participants are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Pro Board Certification Requirements:

Participants pursuing Pro Board certification must provide proof of:

  • Firefighter I (NFPA 1001 or NFPA 1010) or
  • Advanced Exterior Facility Fire Brigade Member (NFPA 1081) or
  • Interior Structural Facility Fire Brigade Member (NFPA 1081) and
  • Apparatus – General Requirements for Driver/Operator (NFPA 1010) (2024 edition) or
  • General Requirements (NFPA 1002) (2003, 2009, 2014, and 2017 editions)

The documentation must meet the certification office requirements.

Enrollment Requirements:

To enroll in Apparatus Driver/OperatorAerial Device (NFPA 1010) (DOP400), participants must possess and maintain a valid Class C motor vehicle driver’s license. Participants that do not have a valid driver’s license will not be allowed to remain in the class.

Canadian participants must possess and maintain a Class G motor vehicle driver’s license. Other international students must possess and maintain an equivalent vehicle driver’s license.

Course Completion Requirements

Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all other attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant will be considered incomplete and will not receive a certificate of completion.

Participants Must Provide:

  • Photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
  • International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). (2024). Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook (4th ed.)
  • For field exercises, participants must provide National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1971 compliant PPE that meets the Level 2 requirements in the ESTI Student Safety Manual. Any bunker gear found to be unsafe or not NFPA compliant will not be allowed on the field. The bunker gear includes: safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, and safety-toed boots.
  • For classroom activities, participants must wear full length pants, closed-toe shoes, and short sleeve/ long sleeve shirts (no sleeveless shirts). It is preferred that participants wear duty uniform or business casual dress.
  • Basic calculator (independent of your cell phone)

Pro Board Certification Testing

Participants are required to provide a photo ID at time of Pro Board testing.

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours (i.e., 32 hours) as a component of successful course completion. For Pro Board certification, 100% attendance is required. Participants are required to sign the attendance roster or scan in according to the course specifications provided by the lead instructor. 

During the course, the instructor will review any additional attendance requirements, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed.

Certification in the following course is recommended: Apparatus Driver/OperatorPumper (NFPA 1002 or NFPA 1010)

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Conduct visual and operational checks on the system and components of an apparatus.
  • Demonstrate the ability to safely operate an emergency vehicle including discussing the driving regulations and safe driving procedures that pertain to the fire apparatus driver/operator.
  • Recognize and describe the features and equipment present in aerial devices and apparatus.
  • Summarize best practices to ensure that aerial apparatus are positioned for maximum utility and minimum stress to the aerial devices.
  • Describe basic stabilizing principles and other information pertaining to safe apparatus stabilization.
  • Describe how to efficiently operate an aerial apparatus.
  • Describe the operational strategies and tactics to successfully mitigate an emergency and terminate an incident.

Suggested Audience

This course is targeted for:

  • Military and Department of Defense (DoD) Firefighters
  • Municipal Firefighters
  • Industrial Firefighters

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

  • 4.8 IACET CEUs
  • Pro Board

Contact Information

Griffin Herring

Training Coordinator
Phone: (979) 500-6926
Email: [email protected]