FIRT 1311 (NT) - Fire Service Hydraulics

Semester Credit Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 3 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 0

The use of water in fire protection. Application of hydraulic principles to analyze and solve water supply problems related to fire protection. The student will describe basic principles of hydraulics; identify components of a water distribution system; calculate fire flows for various types of occupancies; explain various types of fire pumps and pump operational procedures; calculate pump pressure for various types of hose lays; and describe various types of nozzles and the application of each type.
When Offered: Sp Coordinating Board Approval Number: 4302010000