FSC137 — Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
FSC 137 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply FSC 137 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply Description: Theoretical foundation in the principles of water use for fire protection. Includes application of the laws of hydraulics to analyze and solve water supply problems. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: Hydraulics origin and history within the fire service Water volume, weight, chemical and physical properties Force and pressure Velocity, flow calculations and relations Friction loss and effects, conversion factors, GPM and hose sizes Pump theory and operation Theory of drafting and pump testing Fire streams Engine pressure calculations Water supply and distribution systems Standpipes, sprinklers and fireground formulas Learning