What do the controls on a pump panel do and why do they do it?  How controls impact getting water to the fire is critical for an operator to understand.  Competent pump operators understand the “what, why, and how” behind all the pump controls, allowing them to consistently get water to the fire and proficiently troubleshoot issues when things go wrong. This class will discuss the evolution of pump controls and how operators must approach running a pump with each generation of controls.