Apparatus Driver Operator Training | NFPA 1010 (Formerly NFPA 1002) | Newfoundland and Labrador

Course Summary

NFPA 1010 (Formerly NFPA 1002): Apparatus Driver Operator

40 Hours | Maximum 20 Participants | In-Person Delivery

Delivery: Instructor-led classroom instruction combined with hands-on practical training
Location: On-site at your fire department
Assessment: Course assessment and practical skills evaluation; IFSAC certification testing available separately through FSD
Class Size: Maximum 20 participants
Format: Theory • Demonstration • Practical Skills • Scenario-Based Training • Assessment

Course Description

Apparatus Driver Operator training provides the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate and position fire department apparatus during emergency response and fireground operations. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical training to prepare participants for the responsibilities associated with driving, positioning, and operating fire department vehicles and apparatus.

Based on the requirements of NFPA 1010, this course develops competency in apparatus inspection, safe emergency vehicle operation, positioning and placement, vehicle and equipment limitations, pump operations, water supply, fireground apparatus operations, communications, and safe operation of apparatus under emergency conditions.

Instruction is delivered by experienced emergency service professionals using practical exercises and realistic training scenarios that emphasize operator safety, situational awareness, vehicle control, effective apparatus placement, and operational effectiveness.

What You'll Learn

• Fire apparatus inspection and readiness

• Emergency vehicle operation and driver safety

• Safe vehicle positioning and apparatus placement

• Apparatus limitations and operating characteristics

• Fireground positioning and tactical considerations

• Pump operation and water supply

• Hydrant operations and water supply connections

• Hose and equipment deployment from apparatus

• Apparatus-mounted equipment and systems

• Safe operation around personnel and emergency scenes

• Communications during apparatus operations

• Vehicle stabilization and positioning considerations

• Operation on roadways and challenging terrain

• Emergency response driving considerations

• Traffic awareness and scene safety

• Preventive maintenance and identification of equipment deficiencies

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for firefighters seeking to expand their operational responsibilities and develop the qualifications required to safely operate fire department apparatus.

• Career and volunteer firefighters

• Firefighters seeking Driver Operator qualifications

• Fire department members being considered for apparatus operator responsibilities

• Firefighters pursuing professional development, advancement, and increased responsibility on the fireground

• Personnel seeking to develop pump and water supply operation skills

• Personnel preparing to challenge applicable IFSAC certification requirements

Course Duration

Course duration varies based on the delivery format and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.

Training may be delivered as:

• Modular weekend delivery available

• Consultation for a Department-based training program

• Customized delivery for fire departments

Contact Rescue Education to discuss scheduling options.

Prerequisites

Participants must:

• Complete a Liability Waiver

• Complete a Fire Services Division (FSD) Application Form

• Complete a Rescue Education Consulting and Training Registration Form

• Possess a valid Newfoundland and Labrador Driver's Licence

• Possess a valid Airbrake Endorsement

• Certification or Equivalency in NFPA 1010 Firefighter 1

Certification Process

Participants who successfully complete the Apparatus Driver Operator training program will have met or exceeded the training requirements to participate in the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification process administered by the Fire Services Division (FSD) of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The certification process includes a proctored written examination and practical evaluation of applicable Job Performance Requirements (JPRs). Participants who successfully complete both evaluations will receive IFSAC certification in accordance with the applicable standard and Fire Services Division requirements.