Apparatus/Driver Training
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
| FFTS—S601 Fire Apparatus - Driving and Maintenance (NFPA 1002 Ch.4) |
| Course ID: #FFTS-S601
Textbook: IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 3rd ed. Delivery Options: On-site |
| Fire Apparatus - Pumping Operations (NFPA 1002 Ch 5) |
| Course ID: #2-PU Course Description: In this classroom and practical course you will learn:
Prerequisite: #FFTS-601 Delivery Options:
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| Aerial Apparatus |
| Course ID: #3-PU
Specific requirement: a valid driver’s license with air brake endorsement. Delivery Options:
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| IAPD Driving |
| International Academy for Professional Driving (IAPD) Course ID: #1-IAPD Pre-requisites: Minimum 18 years of age and Class 5 license with air brakes. (Class 3 with air brakes preferred).
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| Air Brakes |
| 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. |