AKEA - Alaska Engine Academy

Hours: 50

Course Description:

The Alaska Engine Academy is an intense 50-hour course designed to expose the students to all aspects of Wildland engine operations with an emphasis on practical application and testing.  A passing grade will be 80% or higher.  Points will be accumulated from a combination of both written and practical tests and students can be expected to spend after-hours studying for upcoming tests.  Included in the curriculum is certification as an Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator II (CEVOII) and course credit for S-211 and ENOP.

 

Objectives:

Course Objectives will be divided into 3 skill set areas:

I.  Maintenance (Vehicle & Pump)

Preventative maintenance inspections;  Trouble shooting mechanical problems;  Standard care & maintenacne;  Air brakes;  Operator's responsibilities.

II.  Driving

Operating fire engines on highways, rural, urban and unimproved roads;  Physical laws/forces affecting a moving vehicle;  Fire engine driving techniques & defensive driving; State Statutes & legal aspects.

III.  Pumping

Pump theory; Care & maintenance of pumping equipment; Trouble shooting & pumping operations.

Target Group:

Wildland Fire Resource Technicians, Engine Operators and Engine Bosses.

Prerequisites:

Wildland Fire Resource Technician and other Engine Operators.

Offer Level:
Local

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