Driver/Operator Pumper and Aerial
Operate your apparatus with confidence. TCFP approved courses with online coursework and skills evaluated on your own rig, at your own station.
Pumper or Aerial
Prerequisites for both: current TCFP Basic Structural, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting, or Marine Fire Protection certification, and a valid driver's license. Your department provides access to an engine or aerial and signs an MOU for the practical portion.
- Driver/Operator Pumper$275Register
Apparatus systems and components, hydraulic theory and friction loss, water supply from hydrants and drafting, pump operations and troubleshooting, safe emergency vehicle driving, and preventive maintenance.
- Driver/Operator Aerial$275Register
Aerial apparatus inspection and maintenance, positioning and stabilization, ladder and platform operations, elevated master streams, rescue from height, and safe driving of large apparatus.
Online, on Your Schedule
- Register by the end of the month. Classes start on the 1st and end on the 15th of the following month.
- Complete the coursework online. Self-paced lessons that fit around your shifts.
- Do your skills on your own apparatus. Evaluated at your department by a qualified evaluator at no extra cost, or at one of our training locations.
- Take the TCFP exam. You finish eligible for TCFP certification and the IFSAC seal.
Backed by Our Pass Guarantee
Do the work, and if you still don't pass your certification exam, you retake the course at no tuition cost. How it works
Let a Grant Pay for It
Both courses are eligible for HB2604 funding, up to $700 per trainee per course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need my own apparatus?
You need access to an engine (Pumper) or aerial device (Aerial) through your department, and your department signs an MOU for the practical portion.
Where are skills evaluated?
At your home department with a qualified evaluator at no extra cost, or at one of our approved training locations.
When do classes start?
On the 1st of every month, ending on the 15th of the following month.
What are the prerequisites?
Current TCFP Basic Structural, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting, or Marine Fire Protection certification, and a valid driver's license.
Can HB2604 pay for it?
Yes. Both courses are HB2604 eligible for qualifying rural and volunteer departments.
Still Deciding?
Book a free 15-minute call and we'll help you pick the right course.
Or call 1-888-236-7911, text 210-761-6766, or email info@cordialems.com.
Earn Your Next Fire Certification
Online TCFP classes start on the 1st of every month.