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 businessdevfire@lakelandcollege.ca
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NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications

Learn how to make the most of a fire truck’s capabilities, as well as your own.

Operating a fire truck is more than driving. Fire vehicles have an array of sophisticated apparatus including the pump and aerial devices.

You can develop skills whether you’re a general firefighter or a pump operator. Position yourself as a backup for your service’s vehicle operators.

There are prerequisites for both the pump and aerial device level training (see the drop downs below for details),

As well, you must also complete specific courses so you can apply for IFSAC and ProBoard certification once you pass the training.

For pump level certification you need:

  • NFPA 1001 Level I
  • FFTS-601 Basic Pumping Operations
  • #2-PU Advanced Pumping Operations

For aerial device certification you need:

  • NFPA 1001 Level I
  • FFTS-S601 Basic Pumping Operations
  • #3-PU Aerial Apparatus

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Course ID: #FFTS-S601
Course Description:

  • Fire Apparatus–Preventative Maintenance
  • Driving–Operating Fire Apparatus

Textbook: IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 3rd ed.
Evaluation: practical evaluation, proctored written exam
Prerequisite(s): #FFTS-S401, valid driver’s license and air brake endorsement
Cost: $780

Delivery Options: On-site

Course ID: #2-PU
Course Description: In this classroom and practical course you will learn:
  • pump performance
  • relay
  • apparatus service tests
  • pump maintenance
  • foam fire streams, and hydraulic calculations used in the fire service
  • the flow of water through large diameter hose, and single- and double-hose lays

Prerequisite: #FFTS-601
Textbook: IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 3rd ed.
Evaluation: practical evaluation, proctored written exam
Certification: Successful students are eligible to apply for IFSAC Certification.
Cost: $915

Delivery Options:

  • On-site schedule
  • Corporate Training - To discuss off-site or corporate training, contact the Business Development Office toll free at 1 800 661 6490 ext 2038 or email businessdevfire@lakelandcollege.ca

Course ID: #3-PU
Course Description: The theory and practical components of this course include

  • types and construction of aerial apparatus,
  • hydraulic systems on aerial devices and apparatus,
  • operating, positioning and stabilizing aerial apparatus,
  • strategies and tactics,
  • elevated master streams
  • aerial apparatus testing

Specific requirement: a valid driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
Prerequisite(s): #FFTS-601
Textbook: IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 3rd ed.
Evaluation: practical evaluation, proctored written exam
Certification: Successful students are eligible to apply for IFSAC certification.
Cost: $790

Delivery Options:

  • On-site
  • Corporate Training - To discuss off-site or corporate training, contact the Business Development Office toll free at 1 800 661 6490 ext 2038 or email businessdevfire@lakelandcollege.ca

International Academy for Professional Driving (IAPD)

Course ID: #1-IAPD
Course Description: This 2 day course includes both lectures and hands-on driving. The IAPD driving course has proven to decrease accidents and provide a safer driver environment for emergency response personnel. Included in this course are vehicle safety checks, mental aspects of driving, understanding body dynamics, cornering techniques, braking, hydroplaning, reading the road and accident avoidance. Upon completion of this program you will receive a certificate from the International Academy of Professional Driving.

Pre-requisites: Minimum 18 years of age and Class 5 license with air brakes. (Class 3 with air brakes preferred).
Evaluation: Proctored written exam and practical evaluation
Delivery Options:

  • Corporate Training - To discuss off-site or corporate training, contact the Business Development Office toll free at 1 800 661 6490 ext 2038 or 8437 or email businessdevfire@lakelandcollege.ca

Lakeland College offers Air Brake (Q Endorsement) and Class 1 and 3 driver training. For more detailed information, please see our Driver Training Continuing Education page.