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1 (Page 1 of 6) Course Title: Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply Course Prefix & No.: FIST 1080 LEC: 4 LAB: 0 Credit Hours: 4 COURSE DESCRIPTION: FIST 1080 (Hydraulics and Water Supply); 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 to solve water supply problems. COURSE PREREQUISITE (S): Admission into the Fire Science Program; and completion of MATH 1240 RATIONALE: This course is designed for the entire fire service or the student that would like to enter the career field. FIST 1080 relates to the Hydraulic applications related to fire suppression. City water supply system and fire streams are the focus of this course. This course is written to the National Fire Academy (NFA) FESHE curriculum. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK (S) and/or MATERIALS: Title: Edition: Author: Publisher: Materials: Fire Department Hydraulics 3 rd Ed ISBN# Eugene Mahoney/Brent Hannig Brady Publishing Notebook, Calculator, Studyguide

2 (Page 2 of 6) Attached course outline written by: Steven E. Ausdemore Date: 10/20/2006 Reviewed/Revised by: Jeffrey G. Strawn Date: 10/3/2012 Effective quarter of course outline: Spring Date: 2013 Academic Dean: Dr. Stacey Ocander Date: 2012 Course Objectives, Topical Unit Outlines, and Unit Objectives must be attached to this form.

3 (Page 3 of 6) TITLE: Hydraulics and Water Supply PREFIX/NO: FIST 1080 COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of FIST 1080 (Hydraulics and Water Supply) the student will apply the application of mathematics and physics to the movement of water in fire suppression activities and demonstrate knowledge of water hydraulics as it relates to fire protection. 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

4 (Page 4 of 6) TOPICAL UNIT OUTLINE/UNIT OBJECTIVES: A. Water as an Extinguishing Agent 1. Physical properties 2. Terms and definitions B. Math Review 1. Fractions 2. Ratios, proportions, and percentage 3. Powers and roots C. Water at Rest 1. Basic principles of hydrostatics a. Pressure and force b. Six principles of fluid pressure c. Pressure as a function of height and density d. Atmospheric pressure 2. Measuring devices for static pressure D. Water in Motion 1. Basic principles of hydrokinetics 2. Measuring devices for measuring flow 3. Relationship of discharge velocity, orifice size, and flow E. Water Distribution Systems 1. Water sources 2. Public water distribution systems 3. Private water distribution systems 4. Friction loss in piping systems 5. Fire hydrants and flow testing F. Fire Pumps 1. Pump theory 2. Pump classifications 3. Priming systems 4. Pump capacity 5. Pump gauges and control devices 6. Testing fire pumps G. Fire streams 1. Calculating fire flow requirements 2. Effective horizontal and vertical reach 3. Appliances for nozzles 4. Performance of smooth-bore and combination nozzles 5. Hand-held lines 6. Master streams 7. Nozzle pressures and reaction 8. Water hammer and cavitations

5 (Page 5 of 6) H. Friction loss 1. Factors affecting friction loss 2. Maximum efficient flow in fire hose 3. Calculating friction loss in fire hose 4. Friction loss in appliances 5. Reducing friction loss I. Engine pressures 1. Factors affecting engine pressure J. Standpipe and sprinkler systems 1. Standpipe systems a. Classifications b. Components c. Supplying Standpipe Systems 2. Sprinkler systems a. Classifications b. Components c. Supplying sprinkler systems

6 COURSE REQUIREMENTS/EVALUATION: (Page 6 of 6) COURSE OBJECTIVES/ASSESSMENT MEASURES COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. Apply the application of mathematics and physics to the movement of water in fire suppression activities. ASSESSMENT MEASURES Identify the design principles of fire service pumping apparatus. Discuss the various types of fire pumps Analyze community fire flow demand criteria. List and describe the various types of water distribution systems Demonstrate, through problem solving, a thorough understanding of the principles of forces that affect water at rest and in motion. 4. Comprehensive Final Exam