TransfermaticFAC at Rio Hondo College

    FAC 063 - Driver Operator 1B

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    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course trains students to operate a fire apparatus under emergency and non-emergency conditions. It integrates the physical properties of modern fire apparatus suppression systems, pump theory, and operation; hydraulic calculations, water supply considerations, relay pumping principles, water shuttle operations, and foam systems operation; and apparatus maintenance and testing. This course includes classroom discussion pumping demonstrations, and pumping practice.