DRIVER CUM PUMP OPRATOR

🚒 Driver cum Pump Operator Course

🎯 Objective

To train individuals to safely operate fire service vehicles and manage fire pumps and associated systems during firefighting and rescue operations. This role is vital in ensuring timely response and effective water supply management at fire scenes.

⏳ Duration

3 to 6 Months
(Short-term certificate course, depending on institute and curriculum)

🎓 Eligibility

Educational Qualification: Minimum 10th pass

Driving License: Valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Driving License required

Desirable:

Basic knowledge of mechanical systems

Prior firefighting training (preferred)

Physical Fitness: Required (eye sight, hearing, stamina, medical fitness as per fire service norms)

🧠 Course Curriculum / Syllabus

📘 Module 1: Basics of Firefighting and Fire Behavior

Introduction to fire and its behavior

Fire classification and extinguishing media

Role of a driver cum pump operator at fire scenes

📗 Module 2: Vehicle Operations and Fire Tender Maintenance

Driving and maneuvering of fire tenders

Preventive and routine maintenance of fire vehicles

Refueling, electrical, and hydraulic system checks

📙 Module 3: Fire Pump Operations

Types of fire pumps (centrifugal, portable, high-pressure)

Priming, water source selection, and flow rate management

Suction and delivery line operations

📕 Module 4: Hose and Equipment Handling

Deployment and rolling of hoses

Coupling, nozzle, and hydrant operations

Use of portable extinguishers and small gear

📘 Module 5: Communication and Coordination

Radio communication and codes

Coordination with fire officers during emergencies

Record keeping and log maintenance

📗 Module 6: Safety and Emergency Response

Driving under emergency conditions

Scene safety and vehicle positioning

Responding to vehicle failures or pump malfunctions

📙 Module 7: Practical Training

Real-time fire tender driving

Pump operations during mock drills

Water relay, tank refill, and foam proportioning

🧪 Practical Requirements

Live vehicle driving tests

On-ground pump operations under supervision

Hose laying and water relay practice

🏛️ Institutes Offering This Course

All India Fire Service Training institute

State Fire Training Institutes

Fire academies under municipalities, airports, ports, and defense establishments

💼 Career Opportunities

Driver cum Pump Operator in:

Municipal Fire Departments

Industrial Fire Brigades

Airports (AAI, private airports)

Ports, PSUs, and SEZs

Defense and Railway Fire Services

📜 Certification

Participants receive a Certificate of Competency as Driver cum Pump Operator, recognized by:

State/Local Fire Authorities

Industrial Fire Safety Standards

Defense or Airport Fire Services (if aligned)

🔧 Skill Outcomes

Proficient fire vehicle driver

Skilled in water supply and pump pressure management

Able to support fire crews in critical operational settings