This 12-hour course introduces the participant to the basic knowledge and skills necessary to perform fire apparatus driving duties. The targeted audience is individuals who expect to be appointed or have recently been appointed to driver/operator-pumper duties. This course, when taken in sequential order with Entry Level Driver/Operator-Pumper Part II, is designed to provide the new pumper operator with the information needed to comply with the minimum pumper operator training requirements as specified in Comm 30.08, Employment Standards, Department of Commerce, Chapter Comm 30, Fire Department Safety and Health.