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What is pump ops class?

What is pump ops class?

Course Description This course will provide the knowledge and skills to operate fire service pumps and pump apparatus. You will discuss hydraulics, pump theory, water supply operations, and practice these skills in a variety of pumping scenarios.

What is a pump in firefighting?

A fire pump is a part of a fire sprinkler system’s water supply and powered by electric, diesel or steam. Alternately, other fire hoses reels or other firefighting connections are opened, causing a pressure drop in the fire fighting main.

What is a pumper operator?

Also called: Day Light Relief Operator, Outside Operator, Pipeline Operator, Pumper. Pump operators run pumps that move everything from oil and gas to runoff slurry from mining operations, and even powdered material used in manufacturing.

Why centrifugal pump is used in fire service?

Centrifugal pumps can handle large volumes of water while providing high pressure boosts. With a horizontal split-case pump, the flow is split and enters the impeller from opposite sides of the pump housing.

How do I find my SFT ID number?

You may log into your SFT User Portal anytime and view your SFT ID. If you have never logged into the user portal and SFT has your email on file, then you may easily obtain your SFT ID from the SFT User Portal login web page by clicking the Retrieve Your SFT ID link.

What job does the pump do Why is this important?

A pump produces liquid movement or flow: it does not generate pressure. It produces the flow necessary for the development of pressure which is a function of resistance to fluid flow in the system.

How do you use a pumper fire truck?

First, the driver must engage the pump. To do this, the driver must use a button as seen in the picture. The driver must first place the button to neutral. Then the driver must place the button into pump then press the DRIVE button as if he were putting the truck into motion.

Where can I get online fire pump training?

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Is the pump operator series approved by Florida State Fire College?

The Pump Operator Series satisfies part of the Florida State Fire College pre-certification requirements for Pump Operator. These courses have been approved by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training at the Florida State Fire College. Warning: Last items in stock!

Where can I get a state fire training course?

Only Accredited Regional Training Programs (ARTP) and Accredited Local Academies (ALA) may deliver a State Fire Training (SFT) course in a distance learning format (i.e., Canvas, Microsoft Teams, Target Solutions, WebEx, Zoom) per the State Fire Training Procedures Manual, Section 3.7.

What do you learn in pump operator class?

The course familiarizes students with all aspects of hydraulics operations as they relate to the fires services including the relationship between water pressure, water flow, and mathematical hydraulic formulas.