FST 219 - Fire Protection Hydraulics & Water Supply

Credits: 3

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.

Prerequisite(s): FST 211 and MATH LEVEL 4
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 45 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate and apply the principles of forces that affect movement of water at rest and in motion through the application of mathematics and physics.
1. Apply mathematics and physics to the movement of water in fire suppression activities.
2. Comprehend the design principles of pumping apparatus.
3. Analyze community fire flow demand criteria.
4. Demonstrate, through problem solving, a thorough understanding of the principles of forces that affect water at rest and in motion.
5. Identify the types and flows of various fire streams.
6. Determine the type of support required for occupancies containing sprinkler/standpipe systems.