FF 214 - Fire Apparatus - Pumping Operations

2 Credits
Outline Effective Date: 2020 Winter Version #3
Revised: Oct 30, 2019 Approved: Jan 15, 2020

Lecture Hours: 32

Course Description:
This is a theory and practical course on pump operation including relay, tandem and dual pumping, portable pumps, apparatus service tests, and hydraulic calculations used in the fire service. The course also discusses the flow of water through large diameter hose, and single- and double-hose lays.

Rationale:
Only skilled operators make the most use of todays sophisticated fire apparatus. This course provides excellent skill development for firefighters, pump operators, and those cross-training as backup to vehicle operators.

Prerequisites: FF 113, valid driver’s license, air brake endorsement
Corequisites: None

Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

perform a variety of pump operations for various hose configurations to get the required water flow and pressure.
operate portable fire department pumps.
make hydraulic calculations used in the fire service.
carry out apparatus service tests.

Required Resource Materials:
Emergency Training Centre student guide.

IFSTA. (2015). Pumping and aerial apparatus DRIVER/OPERATOR handbook (3^rd ed.).

Stillwater, OK: Fire Protection Publications Oklahoma State University.

Optional Resource Materials:
None

Conduct of Course:
This course is presented through the use of the required text, lecture, video, field demonstrations, and D2L.

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for success in any course. Absence for any reason does not relieve a student of the responsibility of completing course work and assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor. Poor attendance may result in the termination of a student from a course.

Content of Course:
Topics included but not necessarily in this order:

Pumpers, Apparatus, and Accessories Review
Pump Performance
Water Supplies for Sprinklers
High-volume Hose
Tandem Pumping
Portable Pumps
Tandem Pumping: in Parallel and Series
Relay Pumping: Long Distance and High Volume
Two-pumper Operation
Annual Pumper Service Test
Portable Tank Operations
Pumping Options

Course Assessments:
Practical skills (pass/fail)

Written exam, 70% pass mark

Quizzes and tests on D2L are used as assignments of the program by the faculty. The tests are be used for ensuring that students are succeeding in their learning, and underachievement may lead to academic probation.

Official final grades will be available on My Lakeland. Grades posted in D2L should be considered interim grades.
“Lakeland College is committed to the highest academic standards. Students are expected to be familiar with Lakeland College policies and to abide by these policies. Violations of these policies are considered to be serious and may result in suspension or expulsion from the College.”

Course Pass Requirements:
The final mark is given as a letter grade.

Letter	F	B-	B	B+	A-	A	A+
Percent Range	0-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85-89	90-94	95-100
Points	0.00	2.70	3.00	3.30	3.70	4.00	4.00

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this course outline is accurate at the time of publication. Lakeland College reserves the right to change courses if it becomes necessary so that course content remains relevant.

In such cases, the instructor will give students clear and timely notice of changes.

No part of this course outline may be reproduced in any form or resold without written permission from Lakeland College.

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