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Fire Apparatus Operator: Aerial

    

This course is based on NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. This course is designed to provide the structural fire fighter with the needed knowledge and skills to successfully operate an aerial apparatus. A must for departments using aerial apparatus, this course covers such topics as types and construction of aerial apparatus, positioning aerial apparatus, stabilizing systems, and maintenance and testing.

The NFPA 1010 is a standard published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) that consolidates previous professional qualification standards for firefighters into a single document. It combines NFPA 1001, NFPA 1002, NFPA 1003, and NFPA 1005 to establish criteria for various fire service personnel, including the Alabama Fire College’s Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Fire Fighter, Marine Fire Fighter, and Fire Apparatus Operator: ARFF, Pumper, Aerial, and Mobile Water supply programs.

In response to the 2024 update of NFPA 1010, Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters, the Fire Apparatus Operator: Aerial course will be transitioning to: IFSTA's Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 4th Edition.

These changes will take effect starting June 1, 2026, and will impact course content and certification requirements. For more information regarding Curriculum and Certification Updates, please visit the following link: Curriculum and Certification Updates


For more information, call 1-800-241-2467

Special Equipment -
  • NFPA compliant helmet
  • Boots with safety toe
  • Hand protection


    • Hours   40
    Course Cost   $ 385 In-State     $ 775 Out-Of-State     Field Course – Contact host department regarding cost

    Required Text - Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook,3rd Edition

    Certification Course Syllabus

    Practical Exam Materials


    Pre-Requisites

      • (Pro Board or IFSAC) Certified Fire Fighter I OR Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter
      • Valid driver's license
      • Successful completion of Emergency Vehicle Driver course
      • (Pro Board or IFSAC) Certified FAO: Pumper

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    Monday, April 6, 2026Friday, April 10, 2026East Alabama Fire District (In-State Students Only) -- Time - 09:00Register
    Monday, April 13, 2026Friday, April 17, 2026Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission -- Time - 08:00Register
    Monday, April 27, 2026Friday, May 1, 2026Orange Beach Fire Rescue (In-State Students Only) -- Time - 08:00Register
    Monday, May 4, 2026Friday, May 8, 2026Anniston Fire Department (In-State Students Only) -- Time - 08:00Register
    Monday, May 18, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026Piedmont Fire Department (In-State Students Only) -- Time - 08:00Register
    Monday, May 18, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026Florence Fire/Rescue (In-State Students Only) -- Time - 08:00Register
    Monday, July 13, 2026Friday, July 17, 2026Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission -- Time - 08:00Register
    Monday, July 20, 2026Friday, July 24, 2026Fort Payne Fire Department (In-State Students Only) -- Time - 08:00Register
    Monday, August 24, 2026Friday, August 28, 2026Oxford Fire Department (In-State Students Only) -- Time - 08:00Register
    Monday, September 21, 2026Friday, September 25, 2026Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission -- Time - 08:00Register
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