Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply

This textbook matches the course outline and objectives identified by the FESHE committee for the Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply core course.

A detailed understanding of the physical characteristics of water and the scientific principles of its movement is what sets the true fire protection professional apart from the average firefighter. In addition, firefighters must know where their water supplies are, the capacity of their water supplies, and approximately how much water is needed to extinguish each fire. After covering this background information, the text covers the apparatus and pumps used—the primary “tools of the trade” for the firefighter. Finally, the text covers fire streams and pressure calculations.

1st Edition (2004) Pages: 456