FIST 1080 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

4.0 Credits

This course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and solve water supply problems. (Formerly Hydraulics and Water Supply)

Lecture Hours: 4.0
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Apply the application of mathematics and physics to the movement of water in fire suppression activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of water hydraulics as it relates to fire protection.
Emphasizing the following:

A.   Water as an Extinguishing Agent
B.   Math Review
C.   Water at Rest
D.   Water in Motion
E.   Water Distribution Systems
F.   Fire Pumps
G.   Fire Streams
H.   Friction Loss
I.   Engine Pressures
J.   Standpipe and Sprinkler Systems

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