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: Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator, 3rd edition. The ISBN is 9780879395711. The cost is approximately $100. The book should be purchase prior to the first class meeting.
Bring to Class:
LOCATION: Andover Fire Station 1, 13875 Crosstown Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304, Room: Training Room*
You will need to provide your own department apparatus for hands-on evolutions.
Prerequisite: State Certification in Fire Apparatus Operator NFPA 1072 Driver/Operator
MN State Certification testing TBD.
Registration Cutoff Date:
3/10/2025
Dates & Times:
3/11/2025 6:00PM - 10:00PM
3/18/2025 6:00PM - 10:00PM
3/25/2025 6:00PM - 10:00PM
4/1/2025 6:00PM - 10:00PM
4/8/2025 6:00PM - 10:00PM
4/15/2025 6:00PM - 10:00PM
