9780131113091

Whether you are interested in the engineering aspects or production aspects of hydraulics, looking for a self-study resource or a text for classroom use, Fire Department Hydraulics provides a complete overview of the "how" and "why" associated with hydraulics. Through numerous examples, illustrations, and step-by-step solutions to problems, this book provides a comprehensive foundation to the professional qualifications needed to meet the NFPA 1002 guidelines. Knowledge of hydraulics is key for Drivers and Operators in the fire service, this resource details all the information they need to know. bull; Features Include: bull;Explanations of the development of many of the accepted hydraulic formulas. bull;Expands the use of the "hand" method for determining friction loss on the fireground. bull;Numerous hydraulic problems with solutions. bull;Section-end review that includes verbal and mathematical review of chapter content.

1. Principles of Fire Department Hydraulics.
2. Water Tanks and Hose Capacity.
3. Water Supply and Testing Procedures.
4. Fire Streams.
5. Discharge.
6. Friction Loss Principles and Application.
7. Required Pump Discharge Pressure.
8. Unusual and Complex Problems.
9. Pump Capacity and Drafting Operations.
10. Relay Operations.
11. Fire Ground Hydraulics.
Glossary.
Abbreviations.
Summary of Chapter Formulas.
Index.

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Hydraulics is the branch of physics having to do with the mechanical properties of water and other liquids and the application of these properties in engineering. Fire department hydraulics essentially involves the application of water and other liquids in the many aspects of fire protection, particularly fire fighting. People who study fire department hydraulics are generally divided into two groups: those interested in the engineering aspects of fire protection and those responsible for producing adequate hose streams on the fire ground. The first group is most interested in the "why" and the second group in the "how" of hydraulics.This book intends to meet the needs of both groups by presenting material in such a way that the text can be used either in a formalized classroom situation or for self-study. Review and test questions are included at the end of each chapter so that students can check their comprehension of the subject matter. When a reader can answer the questions and work the problems without difficulty, he or she can feel that they have an adequate foundation for competing in promotional examinations in the area of hydraulics.Over the years I have asked many students and scores of experienced firefighters what they thought was needed in a book on fire department hydraulics. The answers kept repeating themselves: lots of examples, abundant illustrations, and step-by-step solutions to problems. The format of this book reflects the requests of those people.I have also sought the advice of my many associates over the years, seeking opinions about course content and sequence of presentation. Their contributions were invaluable.Perhaps the greatest contributor to this manual is the Los Angeles City Fire Department for providing me with the fire-fighting experience that is essential to the understanding of the application of fire department hydraulic principles. It all comes together, of course, on the fire ground.I wish to thank the following individuals and organizations who so willingly contributed material or advice for use in this edition of the book: Deputy Chief Jim Beery, Portland, Oregon, Fire Department; Battalion Chief Billy Goldfedder, Loveland-Symmes,Ohio, Fire Department; Captain Steven Gobel, Henderson, Nevada, Fire Department; Lieutenant George Fulcher, Columbus, Ohio, Division of Fire; Executive Officer Jeffrey T. Lindsey, M. Ed. Estero, Florida, Fire Rescue; Fire Chief Richard Marinucci, Farmington Hills, Michigan, Fire Department; Steward McMillan and Rod Carringer, Task Force Tips Inc., Valparaiso, Indiana; David Wunderlin; Robert Alderman; Russell Strickland, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland; Insurance Services Office, Jersey City, New Jersey; National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Massachusetts; Clow Corporation, Oskaloosa, Iowa; Akron Brass Company, Wooster, Ohio; Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Elkhart, Indiana; and Pierce Manufacturing, Appleton, Wisconsin. I also want to thank the staff at Pearson Education, in particular my editor, Katrin Beacom, and her assistant, Kierra Kashickey. Special thanks is extended to project manager Karen Ettinger.

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Fire Department Hydraulics

Fire Department Hydraulics

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