FIPT 109 - Fire Service Hydraulics

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    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for FIRE 151
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students to hydraulics laws and formulas as they relate to fire service. Students perform calculations to assure adequate water pressures and volumes used for fire department operations. Other topics include the principles of fluid pressure; fire pump operation and design; hose line construction and capability; and community water supply capabilities. This course is intended for students majoring in Fire Technology.