A Driver/Operator – Pumper (NFPA 1002) program will be presented in Cumberland beginning Monday, September 8, 2014. Any member of your department interested in attending this course should forward a registration to the Rhode Island Fire Academy.
This course is nationally accredited through the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
Start Date: September 8, 2014 (See attached schedule.)
Location: Cumberland Rescue HQ, 1512 Mendon Road,Cumberland
Cost: Contact Chief Brian Jackvony, 401-722-5992
Prerequisite: Firefighter Level 1
**PPE is required for pumping practicals**
Textbook: NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications 2009 Edition.
Register by August 4, 2014: Forward registrations to: Rhode Island Fire Academy
Tina.ahlborg@sfm.dps.ri.gov
Fax: (401) 462-4250
NOTE: There are limited openings available.
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NFPA 1002 (Driver Operator/Pumper)- Cumberland
/in news /by Eric DiRosarioA Driver/Operator – Pumper (NFPA 1002) program will be presented in Cumberland beginning Monday, September 8, 2014. Any member of your department interested in attending this course should forward a registration to the Rhode Island Fire Academy.
This course is nationally accredited through the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
Start Date: September 8, 2014 (See attached schedule.)
Location: Cumberland Rescue HQ, 1512 Mendon Road,Cumberland
Cost: Contact Chief Brian Jackvony, 401-722-5992
Prerequisite: Firefighter Level 1
**PPE is required for pumping practicals**
Textbook: NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications 2009 Edition.
Register by August 4, 2014: Forward registrations to: Rhode Island Fire Academy
Tina.ahlborg@sfm.dps.ri.gov
Fax: (401) 462-4250
NOTE: There are limited openings available.