FIRE 2325 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply (VSCC)

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.

Course Description:
Course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Explain the chemical and physical properties of water.
Describe the six principles of pressure.
Explain the friction loss principles.
Calculate gallons per minute.
Compare the various types of water distribution systems.