FRSC 2110 Fire Service Hydraulics (3-0-3)
This course begins with the history and theories of the use of water for fire extinguishment before moving to practical applications of the principles of hydraulics in water systems and on the fireground. Topics include water at rest and in motion, velocity and discharge, water distribution systems, fire service pumps, friction loss, engine and nozzle pressures, fire streams, standpipe systems, automatic sprinkler systems, firefighting foams, and the clip board friction loss system.
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