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Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: DDDDriverriverriverriver/O/O/O/Operatorperatorperatorperator
Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 12/5/201012/5/201012/5/201012/5/2010
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised:
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The Driver/Operator, given a fire department aerial apparatus equipped with a fire pump,
shall demonstrate the operation of the pump pressure control device—relief valve or pressure
control governor.
II. II. II. II. InstructionInstructionInstructionInstructions s s s –––– Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the Objective
Given a fire department aerial apparatus equipped with a fire pump, you shall
demonstrate the operation of the pump pressure control device—relief valve or pressure control
governor (as required by the field examiner). The skill will end when you state to the examiner
that you have completed all of the identified steps. Do you understand these instructions?
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
The Driver/Operator will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of
testing.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Fire department aerial apparatus equipped with a fire pump and pressure control device.
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. IFSTA, Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2nd edition
B. Manufacturer’s Operating Manual
C. NFPA 1002, 3-1.1, 3-2.1
PB 404.03N – Aerial Apparatus Fire Pump Pressure Control Device Operation Page 2 of 2
404.03N – Aerial Apparatus Fire Pump Pressure Control
Device Operation
Discipline: D/O
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Pressure GovernorPressure GovernorPressure GovernorPressure Governor
If the If the If the If the DDDDriver/river/river/river/OOOOperaperaperaperatortortortor:::: (No partial points given)
A. Checks and verbally states that all lines are flowing at the desired
rates…………………………………………………………………….……...2.0_____
B. Activates the governor and positions governor knob or switch to set
position……………………………………………………………….………..2.0_____
C. Operates throttle control to designated operating pressure………………2.0_____
D. Positions governor knob or switch to the run position……………………..2.0_____
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