City of Madison

Fire Department
Training
Pump Operations Apprenticeship
MFD References: Policy and Procedures 3.5, 3.11, 3.12, 3.20,
3.24, 3.41, 3.45, 8.1
MFD Engine Skill Sheets
Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 2nd Edition
NFPA References: 1001, 1002, 1142, 1451, 1500, 1901
Essentials of Firefighting & Fire Dept Ops 5th Edition, Chapters 12, 13, 14

I. TOPIC: Pump Operations

II. Goal/Scope:
A. All Apprentice firefighters will complete this assignment as a requirement
for their apprenticeship.
III. Learning Objectives
A. Apprentice will drive assigned or reserve engine with proficiency and at a
competent level through observed practice by assigned Officer and/or
AE.
B. Apprentice will perform pump operations on assigned or reserve engine at
proficient and competent level through observed practice by assigned
Officer and/or AE.
IV. Assignment Expectations
A. Driving proficiency
1. Initially, the apprentice will log two(2) hours of over the road
driving, logged on Driving Log Sheet.
2. Officer and AE will observe and note progress:
a) Speed and braking
b) Negotiating turns
c) Defensive Techniques
d) Controlled intersection stops and anticipation of other
obstacles
e) Use Engine Skill Sheet 4 attached to this folder to
log hours (NOTE: Training Officer signature
needed for acting AE only)
3. After two(2) hours of non-emergent driving:
 a) Apprentice will drive on five(5) single-engine emergency
responses
4. Officer and AE will observe, note and encourage:
a) Safe speed and braking
b) Proper turn negotiating
c) Defensive Techniques
d) Controlled intersection stops and anticipation of other
obstacles
e) Provide written list of notes of corrective action behaviors
provided by Officer and/or AE
B. Pump Proficiency
1. Apprentice will prove knowledge of the MFD pump chart to
assigned officer through quiz. Quiz examples:
a) Apprentice can fill out the pump pressures and gpms on a
blank chart.
b) Can be given by an oral exam by Officer and/or AE
2. Apprentice will perform:
a) Engine Skill Sheet 1,2,3,5,6,7, and 8 from the City of Madison
Fire Department Acting Driving Program Guide and Skill Sheets
b) There will not be a time limit
c) Apprentice will acknowledge, to training, the date of
performed evolutions for possible observation by a
representative from the Training Division
d) Will be observed by assigned Officer and/or AE
C. Completion
1. It will be noted by Training Division when assigned Lieutenant
acknowledges Assignment Expectations have been performed by apprentice.
2. The apprentice will have Engine Skill Sheets referenced in this
assignment: filled out, signed by assigned officer, scanned, and then e-mailed to the
Training Chief.
 City of Madison
Fire Department
Training
Acting Engineer Engine Skill Sheet 1 Vehicle Overview

Scope:
All personnel seeking to become acting Apparatus Engineers

Topic:
Vehicle Overview/Expectations

Objectives:
1. The Company Officer will give a brief overview of the roles of Engine Company Apparatus
Engineer.
2. The Company Officer will identify expectations of the Acting AE, not limited to daily checks,
vehicle checklists, and maintenance forms.

Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Comments

Daily Expectations

Vehicle Maintenance Forms

Daily Log Book/Vehicle Log

Book

Explain MFD Rule of Thumb

Hydraulic Chart Given to
Firefighter

Review All Equipment in AE

Compartment and its
Applications

Firefighter Name:

Officer Signature:

Date Qualified:

Keep all sheets until final check-off. All sheets required at final check-off.
 City of Madison
Fire Department
Training
Acting Engineer Engine Skill Sheet 2 Vehicle Orientation

Scope:
All personnel seeking to become acting Apparatus Engineers
Topic:
General Orientation
Objectives:
1. The firefighter will identify the general components, switches, and gauges inside the cab
of an Engine.
2. The firefighter will demonstrate proper use of the all switches and gauges within the cab.
Skills Accomplished:

Cab Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Notes

Headlights
Directionals
Wipers
Heater/AC
Parking Brake
Transmission Selector
Warning Lights
Oil Gauge
Air Pressure F/R
Pump Transfer Lever
Fuel Gauge
Horn
Siren
Seat Adjustment
Mirror Adjustment
Vehicle Height/Width/Length
Engine Brake
Pump Panel
Tank to Pump
Pump Recirculate Valve/Tank
Fill
Pre-Connect Gates
Primer
Discharge Gates
Intake Valves
Husky Foam System
Pump Intake Gauge
Pump Discharge Gauge
Pressure Governor/Throttle
Control

Firefighter Name:

Officer Signature:

Date Qualified:

Keep all sheets until final check-off. All sheets required at final check-off.
 City of Madison
Fire Department
Training
Acting Engineer Engine Skill Sheet 3 Basic Operations
Scope:
1. All personnel seeking to become acting Apparatus Engineers

Objectives:
1. The firefighter will demonstrate proper transfer of transmission from Road to Pump.
2. The firefighter will demonstrate how to open tank to pump and circulate water/refill tank.
3. The firefighter identifies pump is in Pressure and not RPM.
4. The firefighter will demonstrate how to turn on Husky Foam System.
5. The firefighter will demonstrate how to throttle up the pressure governor.

Pump Operations Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Notes

Vehicle in Neutral

Parking Brake Set

Pump Transfer Made
to Pump
Confirms Pump is
Engaged
Wheel Chocks
Deployed
Tank to Pump Valve
Opened
Tank Fill/Tank
Circulate Valve
Opened
Visual Confirms
Pressure/RPM
Husky Foam System
Turned On
Engine Pressure
Increased to 100psi

Firefighter Name:

Officer Signature:

Date Qualified:

Keep all sheets until final check-off. All sheets required at final check-off.
 City of Madison
Fire Department
Training
Acting Engineer Engine Skill Sheet 4 Over the Road Driving

Scope:
All personnel seeking to become acting Apparatus Engineers

Objectives:
1. The firefighter will demonstrate over the road driving of the Engine.
a. Suggested practices: The greater the exposure of the driver to different
scenarios, the higher potential for success for the firefighter.
i. Residential Streets
ii. Major Streets
iii. Highways
iv. Backing into the Firehouse
v. Covering the Brake
vi. Right and Left Turns
2. The firefighter will accumulate a minimum of 2 hours of driving experience on the Engine.

Driving Skills Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Notes

Residential
Streets
Major Streets
Highways
Backing into
Firehouse
Covering the
Brake
Right Turns
Left Turns

Actual Drive
Date Officer Signature
Time in Minutes

Reference attached over the road skills document

Firefighter Name:

Officer Signature:

Training Officer Signature: (Only for acting AE)

Date Qualified:

Keep all sheets until final check-off. All sheets required at final check-off.
 City of Madison
Fire Department
Training
Acting Engineer Engine Skill Sheet 5 One Line Tank Water
Final Version
Scope:
All personnel seeking to become acting Apparatus Engineers

Objectives:
1. The firefighter will demonstrate engaging the pump and supplying one pre-connect off of
tank water.

Pump Operations Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Notes

Vehicle in Neutral
Parking Brake Set
Pump Transfer Made to
Pump
Confirms Pump is
Engaged
Wheel Chocks Deployed
Tank to Pump Valve
Opened
Tank Fill/Tank Circulate
Valve Opened
Visual Confirms
Pressure/RPM
Simulate Turning Husky
Foam System On
Appropriate Pre-Connect
Charged
Pre-Connect PSI +/- 10%

Cones Deployed

Firefighter Name: _________________________________________

Officer Signature: _________________________________________

Date Qualified: ___________________________________________

Keep all sheets until final check-off. All sheets required at final check-off
 City of Madison
Fire Department
Training
One Line-Tank Water-
Acting Engineer Engine Skill Sheet 6
Hydrant Line
Final Version
Scope:
All personnel seeking to become acting Apparatus Engineers
Objective:
The firefighter will demonstrate engaging the pump, supplying one pre-connect off of tank water,
and switching to hydrant-supplied water.

Pump Operations Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Notes

Vehicle in Neutral
Parking Brake Set
Pump Transfer Made to
Pump
Confirms Pump is Engaged
Wheel Chocks Deployed
Tank to Pump Valve
Opened
Tank Fill/Tank Circulate
Valve Opened
Visual Confirms
Pressure/RPM
Simulates Activating Husky
Foam System
Appropriate Pre-Connect
Charged
Pre-Connect PSI +/- 10%
Calls for Hydrant Line
Charged/Bleeds Air
Opens Intake Valve
Fills Onboard Tank
Closes/Gates Down Tank to
Pump/Recirculation
Cones Deployed

Firefighter Name: _________________________________________

Officer Signature: _________________________________________

Date Qualified: ___________________________________________

Keep all sheets until final check-off. All sheets required at final check-off.
 City of Madison
Fire Department
Training
Acting Engineer Engine Skill Sheet 7 Multiple Lines
Final Version
Scope:
All personnel seeking to become acting Apparatus Engineers

Objective:
The firefighter will demonstrate engaging the pump, supplying one line off of tank water, and
switching to hydrant-supplied water for second pre-connect line.

Pump Operations Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Notes

Vehicle in Neutral
Parking Brake Set
Pump Transfer Made to Pump
Confirms Pump is Engaged
Wheel Chocks Deployed
Tank to Pump Valve Opened
Tank Fill/Tank Circulate Valve
Opened
Visual Confirms Pressure/RPM
Simulates Activating Husky
Foam System
Primary Pre-Connect Charged
Pre-Connect PSI +/- 10%
Calls for Hydrant Line
Charged/Bleeds Air
Opens Intake Valve
Second Line Charged
Pre-Connect PSI +/- 10%
Fills Onboard Tank
Closes/Gates Down Tank to
Pump/Recirculation
Cones Deployed

Firefighter Name: _________________________________________

Officer Signature: _________________________________________

Date Qualified: ___________________________________________

Keep all sheets until final check-off. All sheets required at final check-off.
 City of Madison
Fire Department
Training
Acting Engineer Engine Skill Sheet 8 Relay Pumping
Final Version
Scope:
All personnel seeking to become acting Apparatus Engineers

Objective:
The firefighter will demonstrate relaying pumping to another Engine/Ladder.

Pump Operations Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Notes

Supply Line Reverse Laid
From Attack Engine/Ladder
Supply Engine at Hydrant
Vehicle in Neutral
Parking Brake Set
Pump Transfer Made to Pump
Confirms Pump is Engaged
Wheel Chocks Deployed
Tank to Pump Valve Opened
Tank Fill/Tank Circulate Valve
Opened
Visual Confirms
Pressure/RPM
Simulates Activating Husky
Foam System
Engine Operator Connects to
Hydrant
Bleeds Air
Opens Intake Valve
Supply Operator Confirms
Attack Engine/Ladder Ready
for Water
Supply Engine Operator
Begins Supply Initial 60psi
Cones Deployed

Firefighter Name: _________________________________________

Officer Signature: _________________________________________

Date Qualified: ___________________________________________

Keep all sheets until final check-off. All sheets required at final check-off.
 Apparatus Engineer O.T.R. Promotional Guide
All skills and requirements based upon NFPA 1002, 1451, and Wisconsin D.O.T-CDL Skills Test Guide.

GENERAL DRIVING BEHAVIOR

Proper use of seatbelt.
Set mirrors for proper vehicle operation.
Use brakes properly-smooth deceleration.
Proper steering-keep both hands on the wheel.
Proper lane usage.
Proper use of turn signals.
Utilize regular traffic checks.
When backing vehicle, utilize vehicle emergency lights and window should be
rolled down to allow for verbal commands from the backer.
Maintain visual awareness of all roadside signage.(i.e.- speed limits, height
restrictions, weight restrictions, etc.)

SPECIFIC DRIVING SKILLS

Turns

Traffic Check: Prior to reaching the corner, check the traffic ahead, to the left
and to the right by head movement and to the rear through the mirrors and
making eye contact with other drivers and pedestrians. Maintain traffic checks
prior, during, and after the turn is complete.
Turn Signal: Turn signals should be activated at least 100 prior to corner.
Lane:
o Right Turns: Vehicle should be positioned in the right-most traffic lane
and not over lane markings. While making a right turn, driver may go over
the left lane marking, only if necessary.
o Left Turns: Vehicle should be positioned in the left most lane and not
over lane markings.
o Multiple Left Turn Lanes: Vehicle should be positioned in the farthest
right hand traffic lane and not over the lane markings.
o 3-lane usage: A driver may use three lanes during a turn. It may be
starting in one lane and using two lanes to complete turn. It may be using
two lanes to start turn and one to complete the turn.
Deceleration- There should be a smooth deceleration by braking gradually.
If stop required prior to the turn:
o Stop Line- Stop before stop line, crosswalk, or before entering
intersection curb line of street.
 o Wheels Straight- Keep the steering wheel straight until actually starting
the turn. If your vehicle is rear ended, it may be pushed into oncoming
traffic.
o Gap- Driver should be able to see rear tires of the vehicle ahead of you.
(Minimum Requirement for gap distance)

Turning
o Traffic Check- While turning, there should be head movement to the left
and right, watching for other drivers and pedestrians.
o Both hands- While turning, both hands should be on the steering wheel.
Steering wheel can self-turn as long as the driver is holding it with both
hands.
o Speed- Speed during turns should be smooth-even acceleration and no
unnecessary stopping.
o Wide/short- Do not cut across lanes unless necessary. Do not force
others to stop or backup. Tires must not rub or run over the curb.

Completing Turn
o Traffic Check- Check the traffic ahead, to the left and to the right by head
movement and to the rear through the mirrors checking the vehicle path
and making eye contact with other drivers and pedestrians.
o Correct Lane- Left turns should be completed in lane closet to the center
line. Right turns should be completed in the closest marked driving lane to
the curb. When multiple turn lanes are available, vehicle must be in the
right lane for right turns and completed in the appropriate lane.
o Signal- Confirm turn signal is cancelled at completion of turn.
o Accelerate- Acceleration should be smooth.

Intersections
Stopped Intersection-approach
o Traffic Check- Prior to reaching the intersection, check the traffic ahead,
to the left and to the right by head movement making eye contact with
other drivers and pedestrians.
o Deceleration- There should be smooth deceleration by braking gradually.
o Correct Lane- Maintains lane position in correct lane.
o Gap- Should be able to see the rear tires of the vehicle ahead of you.
(Minimum Requirement for gap distance)
o Stop line- - Stop before stop line, crosswalk, or before entering
intersection curb line of street.
 Driving through Intersections
o Traffic Check- Check traffic to left and right before entering the
intersection and to the rear by checking mirrors. If pedestrians or other
traffic is stopped or near the intersection, remove your foot from the
accelerator and cover the brake. Anticipate light changing yellow.
o Both Hands- Keep both hands in proper position on the steering wheel.
o Accelerate- Acceleration should be smooth.
o Yield- Yields to other traffic and pedestrians.
o Lane- Remain in traffic land and do not change lanes while in the
intersection.
o Outage- Check for clearance on the other side of the intersection.

Urban/Rural Sections
Traffic Checks- Check mirrors every 8-10 seconds.
Proper Lane- Keep vehicle centered in proper lane and react to situations
requiring a lane change or reducing speed.
Speed- Keep up with traffic, but do not exceed the speed limit.
Following Distance- Stay one second, for every 10 of vehicle length behind the
vehicle in front of you.
Lane Change
o Traffic Check- Before during and after the lane change, check the traffic
ahead, to the left and to the right by head movement and to the rear
through the mirrors.
o Signal- Turn signal on before the lane change and cancel signal after
vehicle is completely into new lane.
o Spacing- Maintains a safe following distance.
o Smooth change- Change lanes smoothly and not in an intersection.

Curve
Traffic Checks- Observes traffic throughout the curve.
Speed- Reduce speed before curve, do not brake during curve. Maintain speed
during curve.
Lane- Keep the entire vehicle within the traffic lane.
Expressway
Merge-on
o Traffic check- Check traffic to left and right by head movement before
merging and to the rear through the mirrors.
o Signal- Signal 100 before merging.
o Smooth merge, Lane- Merge smoothly and safely without crossing
painted white lines.
o Signal Off- Cancel signal after vehicle is completely in lane.

Straight Ahead Driving

o Traffic Checks- Check mirrors every 8-10 seconds.
o Proper Lane- Keep vehicle centered in right most lane and react to
situations requiring lane change or reducing speed.
o Speed- Keep up with traffic but do not exceed the speed limit.
o Following Distance- Stay one second, for every 10 of vehicle length,
behind the vehicle in front of you.
Exit
o Traffic Checks- Prior to reaching the exit, check the traffic ahead, to the
left and to the right by head movement and to the rear through the mirrors.
o Signal- Signal 100 before merging.
o Lane- Enter smoothly at start of exit lane.
o Decelerate- Smooth deceleration on exit ramp.
o Ramp Speed- Maintain a safe speed.
o Gap-- Should be able to see the rear tires of the vehicle ahead of you.
(Minimum Requirement for gap distance)
o Signal off- Cancel signal when the vehicle is completely on the exit ramp.

Roadside Stop/Start( EMS Stop)

Approach
o Traffic Check- Prior to pulling over; check the traffic ahead, to the left and
to the right by head movement and to the rear through the mirrors.
o Turn signal- Turn signals should be activated at least 100 prior to pulling
over for stop.
o Lane- Vehicle needs to be in right most lane.
o Use of Emergency Lights- activate vehicle emergency lights.
 Stop
o Parallel- Vehicle is completely in the right most lane, parallel with curb,
gravel, or road edge. Vehicle does not rub curb and is within 18 of curb.
o 4-ways on- Cancel turn signal, activate 4-ways once vehicle is stopped.
o Parking Brake- Set the parking brake before releasing the foot brake,
place transmission in neutral.
Resume
o Traffic Check- Prior to pulling away from stop; check the traffic ahead, to
the left and to the right by head movement and to the rear through the
mirrors.
o 4-ways off- Cancel 4-way flashers, activate turn signal before pulling
away.
o Pulling away- Turn off vehicle emergency lights, release parking brake
and accelerate smoothly.

Roadside Stop/Start( Fire Stop)

Approach
o Traffic Check- Prior to pulling over; check the traffic ahead, to the left and
to the right by head movement and to the rear through the mirrors.
o Turn signal- Turn signals should be activated at least 100 prior to pulling
over for stop.
o Lane- Vehicle needs to be in right most lane.
o Use of Emergency Lights- activate vehicle emergency lights.
Stop
o Parallel- Vehicle is completely in the right most lane, parallel with curb,
gravel, or road edge. Vehicle is positioned 48-64 as measured from the
curb, gravel, or road edge to the rear wheels of apparatus. The turntable
is located in a position to a given target which is no more than 36 either
forward or back from the center of the turntable (this center point
corresponds to the center of the rear most compartment doors of the
apparatus).
o 4-ways on- Cancel turn signal, activate 4-ways once vehicle is stopped.
o Parking Brake- Set the parking brake before releasing the foot brake,
place transmission in neutral.
Resume
o Traffic Check- Prior to pulling away from stop; check the traffic ahead, to
the left and to the right by head movement and to the rear through the
mirrors.
o 4-ways off- Cancel 4-way flashers, activate turn signal before pulling
away.
 o Pulling away- Turn off vehicle emergency lights, release parking brake
and accelerate smoothly.

Roundabouts
Approach
o Traffic Check- Check traffic ahead, to the left and to the right by head
movement and to the rear through mirrors prior to selecting the proper
lane usage to allow for exiting of the roundabout to allow for proper traffic
flow.
o Turn signal- Turn signal on before the lane change and cancel signal
after vehicle is completely into new lane.
o Lane Rules-
When vehicle is in the right most lane of the roundabout, vehicle
must exit and the first or second possible lane leaving the
roundabout. Always utilize proper use of turn signal.
When vehicle is in the left most lane of the roundabout, vehicle has
the option to choose when they exit the roundabout maintaining
lane usage and proper use of turn signal.

Use Diagram as a reference:

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Personnel may proceed through a yellow traffic signal if stopping of the vehicle
would cause an unsafe situation for the vehicle or surrounding traffic. Optimal
awareness of the traffic signal, vehicle speed, and traffic conditions will allow
personnel ample time to perform a safe stopping operation while proceeding
through traffic light controlled intersections. At the approach to an intersection,
the driver covers the brake and then based on the speed of the vehicle and
distance from the intersection, if the light changes to yellow the driver continues
through or stops. The determination as to what is an appropriate distance to be
able to stop or continue is at the discretion of the examiner based on that
particular set of circumstances.
During testing and practice operations, verbalization of driving actions such as
traffic checks, covering the brake, etc. is encouraged to allow for reinforcement of
proper driving techniques during vehicle operations.

Immediate Disqualification

o Accident- Is involved in any accident the driver could have prevented or

contacts any fixed object or pedestrian. This includes, if the proctor is
required to stop the candidate from being involved in an accident or
contacting a fixed object or pedestrian.
o Law Violations- Violation of any traffic law. (I.E.- speed limits, running of
stop signs, etc.)
o Safety Belt- Refuses to wear safety belt or does not utilize safety belt.
o Proctor Instructions- Not following proctor instructions during exam more
than three times will result in disqualification.

Required Cone Skills

o Utilize the diagrams on the following pages to practice cone skills.