FIR 153 - Fire Hydraulics
- Fall 2026 Sections
- View Fall 2026 sections of FIR 153
- Transfers To
- Not transferable
- Description
- Water is the most practical and commonly used agent for extinguishing fires. This course covers the properties of water and how water affects the decisions and actions on the fire ground. Other topics covered include understanding fire extinguishment theory as it relates to foam and water, calculating the friction loss in elevation and hose assemblies, and developing fire stream strategies and tactics on the fire ground in relation to fire hydraulics.