Classroom lectures and practical exercises are conducted in the principles and uses of aerial apparatus, including the recognition of hazards which may be present during aerial operations. The curriculum also includes classroom lectures and exercises in the principles, uses and tactical and safe placement of platform apparatus. Students should have completed Apparatus Operations and Fire Service Hydraulics prior to registering for this class.

Recommended Book: Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook (3rd ed.); IFSTA Publishing (2015) ISBN: 978-087039571-1, Chapters 16-20

Prerequisite(s): FFP 1301 Fire Service Hydraulics, FFP 1302 Apparatus Operations

Continuing Educations Units (CEU’s): None

Pre-Course Assignment: None

Required Materials: Computer and Internet access and the required textbooks (can use the online versions of them).

Long pants, steel toe boots, helmet, and gloves for pumping/practical exercises.

Practical in person portion will be September 3 and 4.