ASP210 – 36.00 Hours
Schedule
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or esti@teex.tamu.edu to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to operate fire apparatus, with emphasis on industrial apparatus and related systems. Special emphasis is placed on pump operations using drafting and industrial water systems. This course is targeted toward new pump operators, as well as those with limited experience.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Completion Requirements
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Level 2 as described in the TEEX Student Safety Manual
Attendance Requirements
To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.
Topics
- Responsibilities of the Apparatus Operator
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Spotting the Apparatus
- Pump Theory
- Pump Types
- Tandem Hookups
- Relief Valves
- Governors
- Friction Loss Formulas
- Friction Loss Rules-of-Thumb
- Effective Fire Streams
- Hose Loads
- Hose Lays
- Using Large Diameter Hose
- Operating the Pump
- Drafting Operations
- Tandem Pumping
- Relay Pumping
- Elevating platforms and Aerial Operations
- Foam Truck Operations
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting during Operations
Suggested Audience
All industrial emergency response personnel, including fire prevention, suppression, control, and safety personnel.
Potential attendees could include:
- Plant operators
- Plant maintenance
- Laboratory personnel
- Engineers
- Electricians/Instrumentation techs
- Security personnel
- All emergency response personnel, including
- fire prevention
- suppression
- control
- safety personnel
Other Information
Registration Requirements
Annual Schools require that you use the online registration system. If you are using a Purchase Order (including H.B. 2604 voucher) please place the number in the PO field for payment. Please know we must have a copy of the PO or voucher within 48 hours of your registration or you will be canceled out of the class.
Late Registration
The full rate will be applied after the early-bird registration deadline.
Contact Information
Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu
Policies
TEEX Policies
TEEX Participant Handbook
Testing Policy – American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Identified Disabilities
All students must follow the TEEX Student Safety Manual at all times.