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Continuing Education (CE) Courses - Rural Pump Operations - Baring VFD; 3/21/2026 8 am- 8 pm

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Brief Description: This class is available for contracted delivery from (LETS). Contracted Price: $2700.

Full Description: Class Vendor: This class is available for contracted delivery from Local Emergency Training Specialist (LETS). Contracted Price: $2700.

The 12-hour course is intended to introduce those aspiring to operate fire pumps with the skills and responsibilities necessary to become effective apparatus operators. In addition, this course can be used as a refresher for current operators. All course information and skill stations are based on the current NFPA standard for driver/operator and students will receive both classroom and hands-on instruction.

Course Objectives: Operator responsibilities; Vehicle/pump maintenance overview; Basic pump theory and design; Pump controls and devices; Basic field friction loss options; How to operate pumps from: 1. Tank water, 2. Hydrant supply, 3. Drafting 4. Relay pumping

Student Pre-requisites: None

Training Location: Baring Volunteer Fire Department
520 Main Street
Baring, MO 63531 (Knox County)

Resources Required: Host agency provides the following: Pumper/Tanker

Student provides the following: None

Vendor provides the following: Portable Tank, strainers, equipment needed for flow monitoring