FIRE 202 - Fire Hydraulics

Course Description

  • Recommended Prep: FIRE 100, 102, and MATH 50
  • FIRE majors only

Introduction to theory and practical application of principles of water and fluid flow. Topics include: pumping and pumping apparatus; equipment; mathematical formulas and equations; application procedures; hazards, and safety precautions. Tactics utilized, general fireground rules of thumb, and procedures involved in hydraulic operations. May be taken on a CR/N basis.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of FIRE 202, the student will be able to:

  • Discuss formulas and equations
  • Review of mathematics for students in hydraulics
  • Discuss the History of Fire Service Hydraulics Characteristics of Water
  • Explain the atmospheric pressure and effects on hydraulics liquids in motion
  • Describe The Conservation of Energy
  • Explain the Law of The Conservation of Matter relating to continuity of flow
  • Describe the characteristics and performance as it relates to Hydraulics Conditions and Expected results
  • Discuss effects of altitude, water temperature, flow velocity, turbulent flow, and friction loss in fire hoses
  • Explain the mathematical formulas and Rules of Thumb involved for the above concepts
  • Explain the Specifics of Laws and Regulations National and State of Hawaii
  • Identify the types of fire hydrants
  • Know specific areas where certain types are used
  • Describe special types of hydrants and types of threads
  • Discuss water supply systems
  • Explain the water main capacities
  • Identify the types of pipe material
  • Identify different pumps such as: single stage, two-stage, piston pump, and booster pump
  • Identify the pump horsepower, brake horsepower, and capabilities and limits
  • Explain priming systems on pumps
  • Discuss the friction loss calculations and how friction loss works
  • Describe friction loss in a small hose
  • Explain the advantages of flow in a large hose
  • Describe engines and nozzle pressure
  • Identify nozzle diameters and explain their effects on hose lines
  • Memorize the Rule-of-Thumb calculations for friction loss
  • Explain how to calculate individual nozzle pressure
  • Explain the calculations for engine pressure for Wyed lines
  • Discuss relay pumping and calculations
  • Describe engine pressure and nozzle pressure ranges
  • Discuss fire streams and fire stream calculations
  • Describe air resistance encountered in fire streams
  • Explain the path of fire streams
  • Recognize the classifications of standpipe water systems
  • Explain water supplies in standpipe systems
  • Describe fire operations including standpipe systems
  • Demonstrate the inspections of standpipe systems
  • Discuss automatic sprinkler systems
  • Classify sprinkler systems
  • Describe the water supply for sprinkler systems
  • Explain the pump pressure in these systems
  • Describe foam systems
  • Classify foams
  • Give examples of their characteristics
  • Discuss water motor proportion
  • Explain high expansion foam systems