This handbook provides comprehensive training for operating fire service pumping and aerial apparatus. It covers the essential knowledge and skills required for safe and effective apparatus operation, consolidating information for departments that utilize both types of equipment into a single, unified manual and curriculum.

This handbook is designed as a primary training resource for fire service personnel responsible for operating pumping and aerial apparatus. Its structure, combining 20 chapters across both apparatus types, suggests a comprehensive approach to driver/operator education. The consolidation of information into a single manual aims to streamline training for departments managing diverse fleets.