FIR013 - Fire Apparatus and Pump Operations

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Subject Title
Fire Apparatus and Pump Operations

Subject Description
This subject gives students an in-depth knowledge of various firefighting operations as it relates to fire pump and fire apparatus operations. The content focuses on daily vehicle maintenance procedures, pumper operations, water supply and provincial legislation as related to emergency vehicles. Students will have the opportunity to visually inspect apparatus, maintain daily inspection reports, learn the parts of the apparatus fire pump panel, calculate water supply hose lines and operate fire attack hose lines during hands-on lab sessions.

Credit Status
One subject credit toward the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Ontario College Certificate

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Apparatus Driver Operator to ensure safe operation. 
2. Perform daily inspection of fire apparatus and equipment to maintain operational readiness.
3. List the type of Fire Apparatus for their use during fire ground operations to determine suppression capabilities.
4. Prepare daily inspection reports as per industry guidelines to meet health and safety standards.
5. Understand the Highway Traffic Act as it relates to emergency vehicles for safe operation.
6. Calculate fire attack hose line pressures and fire ground constants to safely use hose line.
7. Operate various fire pumps and water supply equipment for firefighting operations.

Essential Employability Skills
    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

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