Driver Op/Mob Water(NFPA1002)

DOP200 – 40.00 Hours

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 (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge for Driver/Operator-Mobile Water Supply as described in Chapter 10, “Mobile Water Supply Apparatus” of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to operate a mobile water supply apparatus during emergency situations. You will have the opportunity to practice apparatus positioning, drafting, and water shuttle operations.

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

Pricing Information: Employees or members of a Fire Department or Agency that is a political subdivision of, or component thereof, the State of Texas are eligible to receive tuition credit from TEEX based on subsidized funding from the State of Texas for this class. 

Cost: $1,140.00 per student for Texas Firefighters, departments or agencies 

Standard Cost: $1,140.00 per student Non-Texas Municipal or State Firefighter

Prerequisites

Participants are required to present a valid Class C (passenger) driver’s license to the instructor on the first day of class. Participants that do not have a valid driver’s license will not be allowed to remain in the class. 

Pro Board Certification Requirements 

Participants pursuing Pro Board certification must provide proof of NFPA 1001 Firefighter I dated prior to the last day of class. The documentation must meet the certification office requirements.

Course Completion Requirements

Course Attire/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • 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.
  • 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 gear found to be unsafe or not NFPA compliant will not be allowed on the field. The PPE includes: safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, and safety-toed boots

Pro Board Certification Testing

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

Participants Must Provide:

  • Textbook: IFSTA, Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook,(3rd edition)
  • Laptop computer, tablet, or similar device capable of operating word processing software.

     (Example: Microsoft Word)

  • Method for approved file sharing with the instructors. Potential options include:
    • Flash drive
    • Thumb drive
    • Personal or work email account
    • Please note, the use of file sharing apps or software such as Dropbox are not permitted
  • A Government-issued photo ID. This will be required on the first and last days of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.

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 100% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion and to sit for the Pro Board certification exam. 

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Apparatus inspections/maintenance
  • Driver Operations
  • Mobile Water Supply Apparatus Operations
  • Positioning Mobile Water Supply Apparatus Operations

Suggested Audience

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

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

  • Pro Board

Contact Information

Sean Fay

Training Manager
Phone: (979) 321-6215
Email: [email protected]