Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Pumper Training

IND020 – 20.00 Hours

Schedule

Details Buttons Dates Location Class Price Register Buttons
06/25/25 – 06/27/25 College Station, TX FP IND020 69 $930.00 Register
10/01/25 – 10/03/25 College Station, TX FP IND020 70 $930.00 Register

This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

This course is two and one-half days of classroom and hands-on activities designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate pumping apparatus in the industrial environment.

Classroom topics include driving safety, pump operations theory, hydraulics, and tactics. Field exercises cover basic pump operations, driving, drafting, relay pumping, and other water supply/attack activities.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Course Attire/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • For field exercise, participants must provide National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1971 compliant PPE that meets the Level 2 requirements in the ESTI Student Safety Manual. Any gear found to be unsafe or not NFPA compliant will not be allowed on the field. The PPE includes: safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, and safety-toed boots.
  • For classroom activities, participants must wear full length pants, closed-toe shoes, and short sleeve/ long sleeve shirts (no sleeveless shirts).

Participants must provide

  • a photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirements, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed. 

Physical Recommendations

Due to the strenuous nature of class activities, you should secure a professional evaluation of your physical condition prior to enrolling in this course.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Types of fire apparatus
  • Fire pump theory
  • Fire ground hydraulics
  • Apparatus familiarization
  • Driving safety
  • Drafting operations
  • Relay pumping
  • Hydrant operations
  • Parallel pumping

Suggested Audience

This course is appropriate for all industrial emergency response personnel, including fire prevention, suppression, control, and safety personnel. Potential attendees could include:
  • Plant operators
  • Plant maintenance personnel 
  • Laboratory personnel
  • Engineers
  • Electricians/Instrumentation techs
  • Security personnel

 

 

Contact Information

Rickey Allred

Training Manager
Phone: (979) 500-6894 | (866) 878-8900
Email: [email protected]

Payment Info

  • Credit Card – Complete online registration or call (979) 845-2130.
  • Purchase Order – Complete online registration and send a copy of PO documentation within 48 hours.