Fire Service Hydraulics ATPC 1301

DE Week 1

Course Description:  During this course the student will learn a detailed explanation of:

• Apparatus types
• Apparatus systems
• Apparatus operational functions
• Emergency response
• Maintenance and care of apparatus
• Driver Engineer rolls and responsibilities
• Pump theory
• Pump operations
• Hydraulic Calculations
• Hose, nozzle and appliances
• Firefighting foam, foam systems and foam application
• Apparatus testing

Students must bring a simple calculator with square root function – a calculator app on a cell phone is acceptable.

• Duration - 45 hours
• Dress - Station Uniform (long pants and department t-shirts)
• Recommended text Book:  www.ifsta.org
  • IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator handbook, 3rd edition
  • ISBN: 978-0-87939-571-1 IFSTA Item #: 36723
• Alternate text: IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd Ed
  • ISBN: 978-0-87939-576-6 IFSTA Item #: 76013
• Prerequisites: (upload at the time of registration)

• This text contains the aerial chapters for the aerial course

• Does NOT contain aerial chapters

• Department ID or Firefighter I&II Cert
• Driver License 

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Continuing Education Refund Policy

• Students unable to attend their class must notify the class manager via email.
• Students are entitled to a refund of 100% of tuition paid and refundable course fees when classes are dropped no less than 1 week prior to Day 1 of class.
• Non-Refundable Application Fee will NOT be refunded.
• If you are removed from class due to academic or regulation violations, you will be issued a grade of "F" (Fail), and a refund will NOT be given.
• If you withdraw from a class once it has started, a refund will NOT be given.
• We reserve the right to cancel a class due to lack of student registrations (refund will be granted)

By registering and paying for this course, the student agrees to the Release and Waiver and Photo/Video Release and Waiver as stated below.

FOR CORAL SPRINGS REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING, TESTING, AND/OR EDUCATION

In consideration for my acceptance to a training, testing, and/or educational program at the City of Coral Springs, I agree to sign this Release and Waiver. Accordingly, I agree to unconditionally release, waive, and discharge the City of Coral Springs, its Commission members, employees, agents, and servants, all hereafter referred to as “releases,” from all claims and causes of action, that I, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin, may have for any loss, damage, or injury to person or property, whether caused by the negligence, or otherwise of the releases in connection with my participation in any training, testing, and/or educational program at the City of Coral Springs. In addition, I agree to indemnify completely, the releases against all claims, demands, made by or on behalf of me in relation to my participation in any training, testing, and/or educational program and all causes of actions arising out of my own actions or involvement with the City of Coral Springs. 

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I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING RELEASE AND WAIVER AND KNOW THE CONTENTS THEREOF AND AGREE TO THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER AS MY OWN FREE ACT. 

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COVID-19 RESPONSIBILITIES 

Thank you for applying to CSRIPS during the COVID-19 pandemic.  We are sure this wasn’t a decision you made lightly.  As a first responder, this pandemic will be something that we continue to deal with each and every day. 

Your first day of class is quickly approaching.  It is your responsibility to communicate to the staff should you be diagnosed, exposed or feel ill prior to the beginning of Day 1.  Not communicating with the staff, showing up to class not feeling well or being exposed and not communicating shall result in dismissal with no option to re-enroll in a future class.

All students, staff and instructors are required to complete a daily check in process when onsite.  This process, along with the rules and regulations, will be communicated to you after acceptance into the program. 

As a reminder, the CSRIPS Health and Safety Plan is always available for you to review on our website.   

By continuing with your application and making payment, you are agreeing to these terms.