Description:
This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to operate and perform preventive maintenance on an aerial apparatus. Topics include routine testing, inspections, and servicing functions on systems and components unique to an aerial apparatus; maneuvering, positioning, and stabilizing an aerial apparatus; maneuvering, positioning, and lowering the aerial device; and deploying and operating an elevated master stream. This class meets NFPA standard 1002 for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pump, Aerial, Tiller and Mobile Water Supply, 3rd edition. The ISBN is 9781284147612. The cost is approximately $110. The book should be purchase prior to the first class meeting.
Bring to Class:
LOCATION: Cottage Grove Fire Department Station 2, 8641 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, Room: Training Room*
You will need to provide your own department apparatus for hands-on evolutions.
MN State Certification testing TBD.
Registration Cutoff Date:
3/25/2025
Dates & Times:
3/26/2025 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Cottage Grove Fire Station 2 - Training Room
( See Map )
3/31/2025 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Cottage Grove Fire Station 2 - Training Room
( See Map )
4/2/2025 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Cottage Grove Fire Station 2 - Training Room
( See Map )
