Victor Valley Community College
Training Announcement
Fire Apparatus Driver/
Operator 1B
Pump Operations
Description:
Updated to reflect the 2009 NFPA 2001 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Professional Qualifications and requires a textbook and student supplement. This course
provides the student with information on pump construction and theory of pump
operations. Topics include methods for performing basic hydraulics and techniques on
basic inspections, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting fire pumps. Each
student also has the opportunity to increase his or her pumping skills during simulated
pumping conditions.
Date & Times:
June 6-10, 2016 (M-F) 0800-1700 ( 4 0 h o u r s )
Prerequisite:
California drivers license, Class A, B or C, with a fire fighter endorsement
Fire Fighter I training recommended
Location:
Regional Public Safety Training Center
19190 Navajo Road Apple Valley, CA 92307
Room: 180
Enrollment:
1. APPLY ONLINE FOR ADMISSION TO VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE at
http://vvc.edu/offices/admissions-records/apply-for-admission-online.shtml
2. Once you receive your Student ID go to step #3. This may take up to 48 hours.
3. O n l i n e e n r o l l m e n t a t : h t t p s : / / w e b a d v i s o r . v v c . e d u /
VVC Course Information: FIRE 64 - SECTION 56183.
$150 Material & Certification Fee plus VVC Registration Fees.
If you are having difficulty enrolling for this course, send your Student ID Number along
with the course you wish to take to firetechnology@vvc.edu.
Certification:
A State Fire Marshal CFSTES certification will be issued with 2.0 units of college credit
Dress Code:
Appropriate dress for class is required. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain a
clean, neat professional appearance. Some courses may require the wearing of uniforms
or special attire. Course coordinators and/or course announcements may specify either a
style or type of dress for a specific course.
Acceptable dress includes:
Issued Department Uniform or Work Clothes
PPE:
Helmet, Gloves, Work boots, Eye Protection
Questions:
For questions please contact Heath Cohen at: 760-245-4271 ext. 3116 or
Heath.Cohen@vvc.edu