Fire Department Hydraulics

Name: Fire Department Hydraulics
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ISBN: 9780132577151

ISBN-10: 0132577151

ISBN-13: 9780132577151

Edition: 3rd 2013 (Revised)

Authors: Eugene Mahoney, Brent Hannig

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Now in full color throughout, this extensively updated text provides a complete foundation in fire department hydraulics, explaining how and why water is discharged from nozzles at the correct pressures to effectively fight fires. One step at a time,FIRE DEPARTMENT HYDRAULICS, 3/eclearly explains key concepts including the weight of water, friction loss within hoselines, characteristics of municipal water supplies, delivery of water to handlines and master streams, and much more. This edition’s many improvements include: new full color diagrams, tables and photos; new safety alerts based on NFFF’s life-safety initiatives; coverage of new tank shapes, containers, hoses, testing, and deck gun…

Book details

List price: $95.23
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Publication date: 5/17/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 7.99" wide x 9.88" long x 0.51" tall
Weight: 1.804
Language: English




Principles of Fire Department Hydraulics



Water Tanks and Hose Capacity



Water Supply and Testing Procedures



Fire Streams



Discharge



Friction Loss Principles and Application



Required Pump Discharge Pressure



Unusual and Complex Problems



Pumps, Pump Accessories, and Drafting Operations



Relay Operations



Fire Ground Hydraulics


Glossary


Abbreviations


Summary of Formulas


Square Roots Table


Answers to Tests


Index