IFSAC Driver/Operator - Aerial

This course is designed to educate Driver/Operators who are responsible for driving and operating department vehicles that are equipped with aerial devices.  This course is based upon the content of IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 3rd Edition and meets or exceeds NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2017 edition.

 

PREREQUISITES & EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Class participants must possess IFSAC Accredited Firefighter I certification prior to the start of the class.

All class participants will need to obtain an IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 3rd Edition prior to the class starting. Reading assignments and quizzes will be assigned for completion prior to the start of class. It is highly encouraged that students also purchase the study guide that goes along with the textbook.

 

CERTIFICATION PROCESS

An attempt at IFSAC certification is available the last day of class. Candidates will submit a completed application to the Kentucky Fire Commission and remit the prescribed written test sitting fee of $50, payable by fire department check or money order.

Upon successful completion of the written and skills exams, provided all documentation and fees are submitted, and prerequisites are satisfied, the candidate shall become eligible to receive an accredited certification from the Kentucky Fire Commission.

 

CLASS DATES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The Fire Commission has scheduled the following IFSAC Driver/Operator - Aerial classes. Specific class information and the registration form can be accessed by visiting the links below, once registration has opened for the class.

 

For questions regarding these classes, please contact the Fire Commission via email at kyfirecommission@kctcs.edu or via telephone at (859) 256-3326.