Colorado Fire Mechanics Association

2010 ACADEMY COURSES

Classes begine at 0800 and run until 1700 Monday through Thursday and end at noon on Friday unless otherwise specified.

These are the five day classes:

FMCC 115 Fire Pumps and Accessories MON - Friday*
36 Hours

Design and construction of fire pumps, relief valve construction and function, accessories, design and construction of priming devices, apparatus testing and fire hydraulics. Textbook will be provided. Required Materials: protective clothing, helmet, boots and hearing protection.This year Rosenbauer will be presenting maintenance and tear downs to run concurrent with the class.
(24 hours of "hands-on")

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Head, eye, ear, hand and foot protection

FMCC 215C Aerial Apparatus MON - FRI*
This Class Not offered in 2010
36 Hours

This class identifies the advanced skills and knowledge necessary for the contemporary fire apparatus mechanic. It addresses the latest level of expertise needed to properly maintain the aerial fire apparatus in service today. Covers physical Principals of construction, testing and preventative maintenance of aerial devices commonly found in the fire service. Textbook will be provided. A calculator will be required. (16 hours of "hands-on")

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Coveralls and eye, hand, and ear protection

FMCC 109 Basic Auto and Truck Electrical Sys. MON - FRI*
36 Hours

This course is designed for the student with little or no knowledge of electrical systems as they relate to automotive and truck applications. This course will cover electrical history, electrical theory, magnetism, semiconductors, transistors, relays, circuit theory, circuit building and testing, multi meter basics, batteries, charging systems, starting systems and wiring diagrams and schematics. It is recommended that the student bring a digital volt ohmmeter and calculator to class.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Wire cutters, strippers, crimpers, and hand-held digital multi meter is required for class.

FMCC 215A Electrical Systems MON - FRI*
This Class not offered in 2010
36 Hours

Theory, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems currently being used in fire apparatus. Recommended prerequisite FM-109: Basic Auto, Truck and Ambulance electrical systems or pretest required for this class. See registration form.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Hand-held digital multi meter, eye protection and coveralls

FMCC 500 Emergency Fleet Administration MON - FRI*
This Class Not offered in 2010

36 Hours

This is a management track offering that includes training for the following: Principals of Management, 21st Century Leadership, Stress Awareness, and Information Administration. This is a must have for individuals that are interested in or currently managing a fleet services facility.

FMCC 338 Breathing Air Compressor Maintenance MON - FRI*
36 Hours

This class will cover care and maintenance for Breathing Air Compressors.

FMCC 225A Advanced Welding Techniques MON - FRI*
36 Hours

This is an advanced class covering welding techniques and project development.

FMCC 202 Diesel Service and Tune-Up MON-FRI*
36 Hours
Great success in 2009. Keeper for 2010

This course will cover maintenance and tune-up procedures,with recommended methods of troubleshooting used on typical engines found in fire apparatus. Various model design features and recommended applications will be covered.

Equipment Required: Bring eye protection and coveralls

Short classes will also be offered. They will cover updates in equipment and procedures and information needed in many areas of maintenance:

FMCC 225 Maintenance Service and Repair of Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) THUR*
8 Hours
This course will focus on the theory, maintenance and troubleshooting of Waterous CAF system components.

FMCC 340 Extrication Tools and Maintenance Tues - Thursday*
24 Hours

This class will cover maintenance and repair and use of various extrication tools and power units.

FMCC 124B MIG Welding WED-FRI*
24 Hours

This is a one day class covering the development of knowledge and skills to acquaint students with the operation of MIG welding equipment and basic welding operation.

FMCC 124C TIG Welding MON & TUE*
16 Hours

This is a one day class covering the development of knowledge and skills to acquaint students with the operation of TIG welding equipment and basic welding operation.

FMCC 106 Air Brakes and ABS Service MON*
8 Hours

Maintenance requirements for typical air brake and ABS systems found on fire apparatus. Individual components will be discussed along with typical service requirements for each unit. Includes troubleshooting and analyzing failures. Prerequisite: Brake Theory or equivalent.

*This class and others have a minimum enrollment please include second choices!

FMCC 222 Small Engine Service TUES&WED*
16 Hours

Proper techniques used to remove sub-assemblies. Methods used to determine wear and relationships to original specifications. Conditions which cause parts or component failure. Characteristics used to determine gasket selection. Proper techniques used to install subassemblies. Departments are encouraged to bring small engines that are in need of care.

FMCC 219 World Transmission Prev. Maint. FRI

This Class Not offered in 2010
4 Hours

This class will cover the familiarization and general construction of the medium duty Allison World Transmission and cover the hydraulic and electric theory of this transmission.

Equipment Required: Bring eye protection and coveralls.

FMCC 221 Foam Pro Maint. FRI
4 Hours

This class will cover the familiarization and general construction and maintenance of the Foam Pro Foam Systems.

Equipment Required: Bring eye protection and coveralls.

FMCC 317 ATEC/WTEC THURS

This Class Not offered in 2010
8 Hours

This course will cover the operation and maintenance of the ATEC/WTEC electronic controls being used on fire apparatus.

FMCC 117 Apparatus Safety Inspections Thurs*

This Class Not offered in 2010
8 HOURS

This is a one day class that will cover the latest standards and techniques used in apparatus safety and maintenance inspections on emergency vehicles.

FMCC 323 Fire Apparatus Specification and Purchase TUES & WED*
16 HOURS

This course will offer suggestions for help in writing specifications for the pruchase of Fire Apparatus. Covered in this class will also be information on revisions to the NFPA 1901 effective in 2009. A visit to Super Vac's manufacturing plant is included for a bit of insight in the process and to help with planning factory trips for your future purchases.

FMCC 009a On Spot Chains Monday AM *

This Class Not offered in 2010
4 HOURS

Preventive maintenance, installations, and adjustment.

FMCC 009b Rud Chains Monday PM *

This Class Not offered in 2010
4 HOURS

Preventive maintenance, installations, and adjustment.

FMCC 230 Harrison Generators Tuesday AM *

This Class Not offered in 2010
4 HOURS

Troubleshooting, Preventive maintenance, and adjustment.

FMCC 231 Command Light Friday *
4 HOURS

Preventive maintenance, installations, and adjustment

Management Courses :

FMCC 400 Principals of Management MON*

This Class Not offered in 2010
8 Hours

FMCC 402 21st Century Leadership Tues*

This Class Not offered in 2010
8 Hours

FMCC 409 Understanding Basic Contracts
This Class Not offered in 2010
WED AM*
4 Hours

The intent of this class is to provide an introduction to the various contracts the Fleet Technician may enter into as a part of their responsibility. At the conclusion the learner will be able to successfully identify contracts as defined by the Uniform Comercial Code.

FMCC 405Stress Awareness WED PM*

This Class Not offered in 2010
4 Hours

FMCC 406 Event Management Thurs AM*

This Class Not offered in 2010
4 HOURS

FMCC 407 Effective Presentations Thurs PM*

This Class Not offered in 2010
8 HOURS

Recap and Review Friday*

This Class Not offered in 2010
4 HOURS

Registration Information