BFST1302/ATPC1302
- Date: February 16th-20th, 2026
- Hours: 40 hours
- Time: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Fee: $350.00
- Registration: (904) 547-3381 or (904) 547-3383
- Meals and lodging are not provided.
Course Description: The 45-hour course curriculum covers the laws, rules, and driving techniques for emergency vehicles, as well as a review of the fire service hydraulics. Fireground evolutions and the driving course make up the practical part of the course. The evolution. Of the course includes the use of pre-connected lines, tandem pumping, drafting relays and master streams. The student should have a basic understanding of the fire stream hydraulics prior to entering this course. Students must bring gloves and a helmet for the water pumping exercise
Textbook: Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/ Operator Handbook, 3rd Ed. Publisher: IFSTA ISBN# 978-0879395711 *NOT SUPPLIED This Textbook is used for 3 classes: Fire Service Hydraulics, Fire Apparatus Operations and Aerial Apparatus Operations
- This course is required for the Pump Operator Certificate (State Exam)
Registration: To register, click Create My Account then call (904) 547-3381 or (904) 547-3383 to make payment. You may also pay in person at the FCTC Main Campus Registration Office.
This is a Continuing Workforce Education course that will take place at the Public Safety Campus of FCTC, 3640 Gaines Road, St. Augustine, FL 32084 (Building A) at 2980 Collins Avenue.
For future courses, email the Career Specialist for Public Safety or call (904) 547-3542.
