NFPA 1002-2017 PDF Download

The NFPA 1002-2017 standard provides the latest Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) for fire fighters and fire brigade personnel who drive and operate fire apparatus. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that fire apparatus drivers and operators are capable of meeting the JPRs to ensure safe response in both emergency and non-emergency situations.

The standard recognizes that every driver and operator of fire apparatus needs to be uniquely qualified based on the specific demands of their response area, including local communities, municipalities, industrial facilities, and those with airports. It addresses the need for professional qualifications in operating and maneuvering fire apparatus, as well as performing preventive maintenance, considering the immense cost and the importance of firefighter life and safety.

The NFPA 1002-2017 standard covers various roles, including fire department emergency vehicle driver, pump operator, aerial operator, tiller operator, wildland apparatus operator, aircraft rescue and fire-fighting apparatus operator, and mobile water supply apparatus operator.

Some key changes in the 2017 edition include the removal of the requirement for a Driver/Operator to be certified to the Firefighter I level, with a new requirement based on their duties outside the IDLH (immediately dangerous to life or health) area. Additionally, there is added annex information that provides an overview of the JPRs to help users implement requirements and develop training programs.