FSC 137 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

1. Hydraulics origin and history within the fire service
2. Water volume, weight, chemical and physical properties
3. Force and pressure
4. Velocity, flow calculations and relations
5. Friction loss and effects, conversion factors, GPM and hose sizes
6. Pump theory and operation
7. Theory of drafting and pump testing
8. Fire streams
9. Engine pressure calculations
10. Water supply and distribution systems
11. Standpipes, sprinklers and fireground formulas
     

1. Use mathematics and physics to calculate the movement of water in fire supression activities. (1-5, 8-11)
2. Identify the design principles of pumping apparatus. (6, 7)
3. Analyze community fire flow demand criteria. (4,10,11)
4. Explain the principles of forces that affect water, both at rest and in motion. (2-5,8)
5. List and describe the various types of water distribution systems. (2,10)
6. Discuss the various types of fire pumps. (7, 10)

1. Pre- and Post-test.