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NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications

2017 NFPA 1002 Standard - Current Edition
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    Safe response depends on making sure fire apparatus drivers and operators are capable of meeting the JPRs in the new NFPA 1002.

    The 2017 edition of NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications specifies the latest Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) for fire fighters and fire brigade personnel who drive and operate fire apparatus, in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Every driver and operator of fire apparatus needs to be uniquely qualified be meet specific demands based on the influences of the response area -- such as local communities, municipalities, industrial facilities, and those with airports.

    With respect to fire fighter life and safety and the enormous cost of fire apparatus, it is incumbent on the driver/operator and the community to have JPRs as professional qualifications in operating and maneuvering fire apparatus, as well as performing preventive maintenance.

    Follow the Standard's up-to-date criteria for:

    • Fire department emergency vehicle driver
    • Pump operator
    • Aerial operator
    • Tiller operator
    • Wildland apparatus operator
    • Aircraft rescue and fire-fighting apparatus operator
    • Mobile water supply apparatus operator

    New in the 2017 edition:

    • The requirement that a Driver/Operator be certified to the Firefighter I level was removed. A new requirement is based on the duties of this role outside the IDLH area.
    • Added annex information provides an overview of the JPRs, to help users implement requirements and develop training programs.

    Fire departments, government agencies, and first response organizations nationwide can help ensure safe, prompt emergency response by following the latest edition of NFPA 1002. (Print, 36 pp., 2017)

     

    Interested in other editions of NFPA 1002? Use the drop down menu above to select the edition year you need.

  • Table of Contents (2017 Current Edition)

    NFPA® 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition

    Chapter 1 Administration
    1.1 Scope.
    1.2 Purpose.
    1.3 Application.
    1.4 Units.
    1.5 General.
    Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
    2.1 General.
    2.2 NFPA Publications.
    2.3 Other Publications.
    2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
    Chapter 3 Definitions
    3.1 General.
    3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
    3.3 General Definitions.
    Chapter 4 General Requirements
    4.1 General.
    4.2 Preventive Maintenance.
    4.3 Driving/Operating.
    4.4 Fire Department Communications.
    Chapter 5 Apparatus Equipped with Fire Pump
    5.1 General.
    5.2 Operations.
    Chapter 6 Apparatus Equipped with an Aerial Device
    6.1 General.
    6.2 Operations.
    Chapter 7 Apparatus Equipped with a Tiller
    7.1 General.
    7.2 Operations.
    Chapter 8 Wildland Fire Apparatus
    8.1 General.
    8.2 Operations.
    Chapter 9 Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Apparatus
    9.1 General.
    9.2 Operations.
    Chapter 10 Mobile Water Supply Apparatus
    10.1 General.
    10.2 Operations.
    Annex A Explanatory Material
    Annex B Explanation of the Professional Qualifications Standards and Concepts of JPRs
    Annex C An Overview of JPRs for Emergency Response Personnel Who Drive and Operate Fire Apparatus
    Annex D National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF)
    Annex E Informational References
  • Prior Editions

    2014 Edition

     

    Safe response depends on fire apparatus drivers and operators who can meet the JPRs in NFPA 1002.

    Every driver and operator of fire apparatus needs to be uniquely qualified be meet specific demands based on the influences of the response area -- such as local communities, municipalities, industrial facilities, and those with airports. NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications specifies the Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) for fire fighters and fire brigade personnel who drive and operate fire apparatus, in both emergency and non-emergency situations.

    Follow the Standard's up-to-date criteria for:

    • Fire department emergency vehicle driver
    • Pump operator
    • Aerial operator
    • Tiller operator
    • Wildland apparatus operator
    • Aircraft rescue and fire-fighting apparatus operator
    • Mobile water supply apparatus operator

    New in the 2014 Standard:

    • Added responsibility for the apparatus driver to ensure fire fighters are belted into their seats at all times while the apparatus is in motion
    • Established maneuvering requirements are now dedicated by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), to help jurisdictions adapt the Standard to unique environments
    • Added language clarifies directions and performance capabilities relating to drivers and operators assigned to airports or with airport access

    With respect to fire fighter life and safety and the enormous cost of fire apparatus, it is incumbent on the driver/operator and the community to have a minimum Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) as professional qualifications in operating and maneuvering fire apparatus, as well as performing preventive maintenance.

    Fire departments, government agencies, and first response organizations nationwide can help ensure safe, prompt emergency response by following the latest edition of NFPA 1002. (Softbound, 21 pp., 2014)

    Interested in other editions of NFPA 1002? Use the drop down menu above to select the edition year you need.

     

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