FRP 154 Water Supply Operations

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Covers the scope of water supply operations in the fire service. Includes pre-planning operations, water supply requirements, source options, delivery systems and options, and hydraulic calculations. Designed to meet the competencies as set forth by DPSST Firefighter II and NFPA Apparatus Equipped with Fire Pump.

Prerequisite: FRP 152 and MTH 070, each with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the importance of water to the fire service.
Calculate the rate of flow, total water supply and delivery rates for any given structure.
List the standard options for water sources in a fire service area.
Describe fixed water distribution systems and their major components.
Make necessary hydraulic calculations, using both rule of thumb methods and mathematical formulas, for water delivery using a fire hose.
Calculate in GPM (gallons per minute) the delivery capabilities for any given tender.
Make necessary hydraulic calculations for fire attack hose lines, using both rule of thumb methods and mathematical formulas.

Content Outline

The Importance of Water
- Effectiveness
- The Fire Service’s Role
- Legal Implications
Pre-Fire Planning
- Importance of Pre-Fire Planning
- Rate of Flow Formula
- Total Water Supply Requirements
- Delivery Rate Requirements
Water Source Options and Evaluation
- Static Suction Sources
- Pressurized Sources
Hydraulics for Supply Lines
- Rule-of-Thumb and Pre-Planning Formulas
- Mathematical Calculations
Tanker Operations
- Types of Vehicles Used
- Modes of Operation
- Testing and Performance
Hydraulics for Attack Lines
- Rule-of-Thumb and Pre-Planning Formulas
- Mathematical Calculations