Course · paired with the simulator
Pump Ops Skills
Reps at the panel — no reading required.
$201 chapters~1 hr
Ten hands-on simulator tasks for operators who want to skip the theory and rehearse the panel work. Each rep starts on a cold rig, walks the documented engagement sequence, runs a real evolution, and ends with a clean shutdown — the way a real call does.
What you'll learn
- Engage a split-shaft or PTO pump from a cold rig and disengage without water hammer
- Recirculate via tank-fill to keep the pump cool during holds
- Set the right PDP for one line, two lines, and a 45 mm + 65 mm gating scenario
- Transition supply mid-operation from booster tank to a hydrant or nurse unit
- Pull a draft from a static source and bring a discharge online
- Operate an apparatus whose primary pressure control is a manual discharge relief valve
Curriculum
1 chapters · ~1 hr of reading, plus sim tasks in the pump simulator.
- 01
Pump Ops Skills
Ten sim-only reps. Every task starts on a cold rig in default state and ends with a clean shutdown. Engagement, the skill, and shutdown all live inside each rep.
60 min10 sim tasks
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any prior pump-operations experience?
No. The course starts with the pump operator role and builds from water-and-pressure fundamentals through pump theory, operation, and water supply. Firefighters preparing for their first pump assignment, drivers cross-training to pump operator, and experienced operators who want a structured refresher all get value from it.
What's included with the course?
All chapters, every embedded sim task, every quiz, a completion certificate, and lifetime access. New revisions to the course are included at no extra charge.
How is this different from a video course?
The course is paired with the Fire Pump Simulator. Most chapters include sim tasks you actually perform on a realistic pump panel — engaging the pump, setting discharge pressure, drafting from a static source — so the practice is hands-on, not passive.
Does the course count for NFPA 1002 or department CE credit?
The content is mapped to NFPA 1002 pump operator competencies, but whether it counts toward continuing education credit is up to your department or authority having jurisdiction. The certificate of completion documents the chapters you finished and the sim tasks you passed — share it with your training officer.
Can I do it on a phone or tablet?
The reading and quizzes work on any device. The sim tasks need a screen large enough to operate the pump panel comfortably — a tablet in landscape or a laptop is the sweet spot.
What's the refund policy?
If the course is not what you expected, email us within 5 days of purchase and we will refund you, no questions asked.
Ready to start the course?
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