This program presents safety factors for operating fire apparatus.

The focus is on pumping apparatus, but the safe driving

information applies to all types of emergency vehicles. Topics

covered include: safe driving techniques for emergency vehicles,

how to correctly start and operate gas- and diesel-powered pumping

apparatus and a demonstration of the practical driving exercises in

Driver/operators and engineers need to know how to correctly

position the apparatus at the emergency scene. This program

presents: how to determine the best position for an attack pumper,

how to position water supply pumpers, correct pumper positioning

for special situations, a demonstration of staging procedures, and

the tactical and safety considerations for operations on limited

The driver/operator’s ability to operate a fire pump that provides the

necessary water supply while maintaining the mechanical

soundness of the pump is critical to the success of the operation.

This program shows: how to operate the pump using water on the

apparatus, how to operate the pump using an external pressurized

water supply and how to operate the pump using water from a

This program presents the tasks involved in routine pumping

apparatus inspection and maintenance required of a driver/operator.

It demonstrates: a systematic apparatus inspection procedure (the

“walk-around” inspection), routine maintenance tasks and