Fire Hydraulics

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Water is the most practical and commonly used agent for extinguishing fires. This course covers the properties of water and how water affects the decisions and actions on the fire ground. Other topics covered include understanding fire extinguishment theory as it relates to foam and water, calculating the friction loss in elevation and hose assemblies, and developing fire stream strategies and tactics on the fire ground in relation to fire hydraulics. All hours are TBA and focus on achieving the stated student learning outcomes to meet mandated training requirements. ADVISORY: MAT 152B or MAT 152BB with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.