FSLM 170 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply (5 credits)

2. Explain the design principles of fire service pumping apparatus.

3. Analyze community fire flow demand criteria.

4. Explain the principles of forces that affect water, both at rest and in motion. 

5. Compare the various types of water distribution systems.

6. Discuss the various types of fire pumps.

7.Evaluate water hydraulic principles as they relate to fire protection.

8. Demonstrate knowledge of water hydraulics as it relates to fire protection.

Degree Outcomes
Fire Systems Risk Management Analyze the factors that shape risk and apply them to strategies for fire and injury prevention including fire risk reduction prevention, enforcement, investigation, research, and planning   Fire Service Organizational Management Apply organizational theories and models of behavioral science in organizational diagnostics and development to organizational challenges associated with the fire protection services.   Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking (CCRT)   Graduates will evaluate, analyze and synthesize information and ideas in order to construct informed, meaningful and justifiable conclusions.   Information Competency (IC) Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information, and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50