FRPT1166 Apparatus Operator
This course is designed to provide working knowledge of pumping apparatus and provide students an opportunity to apply water hydraulic principles. Fire pump operation and associated accessories will be covered. It will introduce the student to apparatus maintenance and necessary record keeping. Students are encouraged to develop attitudes and skills necessary for safe driving and operation of a pumper. This course follows the NFPA 1002 Standard for apparatus operators.
Prerequisite
Completed or taking concurrently with
FRPT1285 or instructor approval
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Examine the principles of pump operating systems
Predict conditions that may result in pump damage
Demonstrate various driving skills
Calculate types of fluid pressures
Determine types of hydrants
Calculate available water flow
Produce fire streams
Calculate friction loss
Identify the principles of drafting water
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details