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FIRE 0074 - Fire Apparatus and Equipment

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Advisory: Completion with grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in FIRE 1 Hours: 54 lecture Description: Principles and techniques for maintaining and operating fire service pumping and other mobile apparatus. Fire service equipment and apparatus troubleshooting; principles and techniques of preventive maintenance; construction and operation of fire service pumps and pump accessories; basic highway operating techniques for fire apparatus; fire apparatus specifications and testing procedures. (CSU-with unit limitation) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Compare and contrast various types of fire service pumping apparatus. Describe a preventive maintenance program for pumping apparatus. Examine proper emergency vehicle operation and positioning at emergencies. Determine the advantages and disadvantages of using water as a fire extinguishing agent. Compare and contrast the efficiency and effectiveness of a fog nozzle versus a smooth bore nozzle. Course Content Outline I. The Driver Operator A. Skills and Physical Abilities Needed B. Selection of Driver Operators C. Driving Regulations II. Types Of Fire Apparatus Equipped With A Pump A. Fire Department Pumpers B. Initial Attack Fire Apparatus C. Mobile Water Supply D. Wildland Fire Apparatus E. Aircraft Fire Apparatus F. Fire Boat Apparatus G. Aerial Apparatus Equipped With A Fire Pump H. Scene Lighting and Electric Power Distribution Equipment I. Hydraulic Rescue Tool Systems J. ICS Typing of Pumping Apparatus III. Introduction To Apparatus Inspection And Maintenance A. A Systematic Maintenance Program B. Cleanliness C. Apparatus Inspection Procedures D. Charging Batteries E. General Fire Suppression Equipment F. Maintenance IV. Operating Emergency Vehicles A. Collision Statistics And Causes B. Driving Regulations C. Starting And Driving The Vehicle D. Safe Driving Techniques E. Traffic Control Devices F. Driving Exercises And Evaluation Methods G. Summary Of Good Driving Practices V. Positioning Apparatus A. Fire Attack Pumpers B. Water Source Supply Pumpers C. Wildland Fire Apparatus D. Positioning Support Apparatus E. Special Positioning Situations VI. Water Principles And Concepts A. Characteristics Of Water B. Extinguishing Properties Of Water C. Advantages And Disadvantages Of Water D. Principles And Properties Of Pressure And Velocity E. Types Of Pressure F. Friction Loss G. Principles Of Municipal Water Supply Systems H. Private Water Systems VII. Fire Hose Nozzles And Flow Rates A. Fire Hose Nozzles B. Selecting Nozzles C. Nozzle Pressure And Reaction VIII. Theoretical Pressure Calculations A. Total Pressure Loss B. Elevation Loss And Gain C. Determining Friction Loss D. Coefficients Of Loss E. Appliance Loss F. Elevation Pressure G. Hose Layout applications H. Pump Discharge Pressure IX. Fire Ground Hydraulics A. Flowmeters B. Hydraulic calculators C. Hand Method D. Pump Charts X. Fire Pump Theory A. Positive Displacement Pumps B. Centrifugal Pumps C. Pump Piping And Valves XI. Operating Fire Pumps A. Making The Pump Operational XII. Static Water Supply Sources A. Principles Of Lift B. Net Pump Discharge Pressure C. Natural And Static Sources D. Man Made Static Water Sources XIII. Relay Pumping Operations A. Relay Apparatus And Equipment B. Relay Pumping Operational Considerations C. Types Of Relay Operations D. Guidelines For Relay Operations XIV. Water Shuttle Operation A. Shuttle Apparatus B. Setting Up Operations C. Evaluating Tender Performance XV. Foam Equipment And Systems A. Principles Of Foam B. Foam Concentrates Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Assess the skills and physical abilities needed by the driver operator; 2. Compare and contrast various types of fire service pumping apparatus; 3. Examine the reasons for a routine inspection and maintenance program for fire apparatus; 4. Analyze a preventive maintenance program for pumping apparatus; 5. Evaluate troubleshooting procedures for fire service pumps; 6. Compare basic operations of emergency vehicles; 7. Examine proper emergency vehicle operation and positioning at emergencies; 8. Evaluate theoretical pressure calculations; 9. Calculate basic fire ground hydraulics using flow meters, calculators, charts and the hand method; 10. Investigate water supply sources available to the fire service; 11. Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of relay pumping operations versus water shuttle operations; 12. Compare firefighting foam equipment and systems and foam concentrate classifications; 13. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using water as a fire extinguishing agent; and 14. Compare and contrast the efficiency and effectiveness of a fog nozzle versus a smooth bore nozzle. Methods of Evaluation Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Problem Solving Examinations Reading Assignments 1. The student will read the chapter in the textbook on types of fire apparatus equipped with a fire pump and then be prepared to discuss in class the benefits and limitations of centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps. 2. The student will read the material on foam equipment and systems and then prepare a list comparing the benefits of the various types of class B foams. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Using a diagram, identify the water flow through a centrifugal pump. 2. Develop a matrix showing the proper sequence of steps to troubleshoot a centrifugal pump that does not obtain its "prime". Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.