Real Hydraulics. Real Scenarios. Real Results.
29,000 departments. One platform. PumpForge replaces expensive hardware simulators and fragmented training software with a single browser-based system that runs real fire pump physics 20 times per second. Every operator trains on the same NFA evolutions, completes eLearning courses, scores automatically, and earns certifications that hold up under audit.
Train Smarter. Stay Certified.
The features that matter most when your training program needs to hold up under scrutiny.
All 22 built-in scenarios follow the NFPA 1002/1010 pump-operations job performance requirements and align with NFPA standards — NFPA 1002 Chapter 5 JPRs including foam (§5.2.3), relay pumping, and standpipe supply (§5.2.4), plus the 7 NFPA 1410 engine-company evolutions. The hydraulics engine uses the same equations from IFSTA and NFA coursework.
View all 22 scenarios →Every simulation is time-stamped and scored automatically. After Action Reports, certifications, and compliance exports are formatted for state fire commissions, ISO audits, and NFPA reviews.
See reporting tools →No hardware to buy, no software to install, no IT department needed. Runs in any web browser on any computer or tablet. Your instructors create accounts, assign evolutions, and start training the same day.
Platform overview →Everything Your Training Division Needs
Each feature exists because a training officer asked for it. No filler. No features you'll never use.
22 Built-in Scenarios
12 NFA evolutions, 3 NFPA 1002 JPR scenarios covering foam operations, relay pumping, and standpipe supply — plus the 7 NFPA 1410 engine-company evolutions, new for 2026. The same pump-operations skill set your operators train to under NFPA 1002/1010. Assign them today.
24 Panel Layouts
Train on the pump panel your operators actually use. Pierce, Rosenbauer, E-ONE, Waterous/Hale, KME/Seagrave, Darley, Ferrara, Spartan ERV, Sutphen, Smeal, and generic configurations. Gauge layouts match real apparatus so muscle memory transfers to the fireground.
Custom Scenarios
Create training evolutions that match your response area. Choose your water supply, set up multiple discharge lines, pick the nozzles and hose you actually carry. Grade on 8 weighted categories your instructors define.
After Action Reports
Every simulation is recorded. Instructors review exactly what the operator did — gauge readings, control changes, safety flags — in a timeline they can scrub through. Export to PDF for the file.
Certifications & Compliance
Issue pump operator certifications backed by documented training records. Track expiration dates, manage recertification queues, and print certificates. Everything an auditor needs in one place.
Live Instructor View
Watch your operators in real time while they run evolutions. See their gauge readings, control positions, and safety events as they happen. Monitor multiple sessions from your office or the training room.
Real Hydraulics
Uses the same friction loss, elevation, and pump curve equations from IFSTA and the NFA. Same inputs always produce the same outputs. Operators who pass here can pump on the fireground.
No IT Department Needed
Runs in a web browser. Nothing to install. Nothing to maintain. Your instructors create accounts, assign evolutions, and start training. Works on any laptop, tablet, or desktop with internet.
The Case for Structured Training
Here is what pump operations training actually looks like with and without a platform.
| Metric | Status Quo | PumpForge |
|---|---|---|
| Structured curriculum | None | 22 scenarios + custom |
| Operators trained at once | 1 (live apparatus) | Everyone — no waiting |
| Available at every station | No | Any station, any computer or tablet |
| Automatic scoring & records | Manual or none | Every evolution, automatic |
| After Action Reports | Instructor notes | Second-by-second playback |
| Verifiable certifications | Paper-based | Digital + printable |
| Compliance documentation | Spreadsheets | Automatic export |
Built for Accountability
PumpForge exists because training divisions need documentation that holds up — not just another tool to check a box.
Same Math, Every Time
The simulator uses the same NFPA hydraulics equations your instructors teach. Identical inputs always produce identical results. No randomness, no arcade mechanics.
Explore the hydraulics engine →Operators Fail Safely
Cavitation, over-pressure, tank depletion — operators experience every failure mode without risk to personnel or apparatus. That's training you can't do on a real rig.
See realistic failure modes →Records That Survive Audits
Every attempt is documented with time-stamped event logs, scored results, and instructor sign-offs. When the state fire commission asks, you have the file.
View reporting tools →Verifiable Certifications
Every certificate includes a unique verification code and a public verification page. Mutual aid partners, ISO reviewers, and fire commissions can confirm authenticity without calling your office.
Certification details →Train on Your Schedule
Operators run evolutions on any computer or tablet, any shift. Assign homework between drill nights. Volunteer departments get structured training without adding a single drill night to the calendar.
Getting started guide →Instructor Oversight Built In
Live monitoring, automatic scoring, and detailed After Action Reports mean instructors spend time coaching — not watching gauges and filling out paperwork.
Live monitoring overview →Built for Every Role in Your Training Division
PumpForge works differently depending on who you are. Here's what each role gets.
Assign evolutions, monitor live sessions, review After Action Reports, and issue certifications. Build custom scenarios that match your SOPs. Track every operator's progress from one dashboard.
Management tools →Department-wide certification status, compliance reports, and training completion rates across every station. Export audit-ready documentation when the state fire commission or ISO asks for records.
Reporting tools →Run evolutions on any computer or tablet, any shift. Practice PDP calculations on realistic panels. Review your own AARs to see exactly where you gained and lost points. Build the muscle memory that transfers to the fireground.
See all evolutions →PumpForge is designed for career and volunteer fire departments of any size. From single-station volunteer companies to multi-station career departments and statewide training programs.
Questions Training Officers Ask
Everything a chief, training officer, or operator wants to know before the first evolution.
What is PumpForge?
How accurate is the hydraulics simulation?
Do we need special hardware or an IT department?
Does it work for volunteer departments?
Is it aligned with NFPA 1002 and the NFA?
Can operators train on our apparatus?
How do certifications and audit records work?
How much does it cost?
Free hydraulics tools — no login
The same validated NFPA 1002 / IFSTA math that powers the simulator, open to anyone. Great for study, drills, and checking your work on the fireground.
Pump discharge pressure calculator · Friction loss calculator · Nozzle reaction calculator · Smooth bore nozzle flow (GPM) · Required fire flow calculator · Water supply duration · Foam concentrate calculator
See It Yourself — Free
We're onboarding beta partner departments now. Run an evolution with your crew and see if the hydraulics hold up.