FIRE 058 - FIRE PROTECTION HYDRAULICS AND WATER SUPPLY

    Recent Professors
    J. Brakebill
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Total Lecture Hours: 54 This course provides the Fire Technology student with a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of water usage in fire protection. Students learn to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and solve water supply problems. Topicsincludethedesignprinciplesoffireservicepumpingapparatus, community fire flow demand criteria, pump theory, pumping and hydraulic calculations, fire ground hydraulics, drafting operations, as well as the testing and inspecting of water-based suppression systems. May include field trip(s).