Basic Fire
Hydraulics Workbook
by
Ron Richmond
Designed for
practicing critical hydraulic calculations
Basic Fire Hydraulics Workbook,
combines graphics, concise explanations, and step-by-step examples
and exercises to help both beginning and experienced pump operators
learn to calculate quickly and accurately while under pressure on
the fireground.
The book begins with simple math concepts and
progresses toward more complex topics, such as engine pressure,
friction loss, and drafting operation.
Realistic scenarios are incorporated into each
unit to provide context for the various math calculations presented,
and make this a handy companion to
Hydraulics for Firefighting
or any hydraulics book.
Features:
- Improve response time with by
learning methods of calculations that allow
firefighters to adapt quickly to ever-changing
nature of incidents
- Build knowledge of math
concepts and practice skills with a logical
progression of topics and exercises from beginning
to end of the workbook
- Evaluate knowledge of
critical calculations and track progress with
Answers to Exercises included in the workbook
- Quickly reference important
information with an Appendix that includes
principles and rules, formulas, charts,
abbreviations and symbols, and table of weights and
measures
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Contents:
Introduction
UNIT 1 Basic Math Emphasis
UNIT 2 Basic Math Formulas Emphasis
UNIT 3 Principles of Hydraulics
Emphasis
UNIT 4 Velocity and Volume Emphasis
UNIT 5 Discharge in Gallons Per Minute
Emphasis
UNIT 6 Fire Streams Emphasis
UNIT 7 Tips and Pressures Emphasis
UNIT 8 Calculate Friction Loss Emphasis
UNIT 9 Calculate Friction Loss: G.P.M.
Method 2Q²+Q Emphasis
UNIT 10 Calculate Engine Pressure:
Factor Method Emphasis
UNIT 11 Replay Pumping Emphasis
UNIT 12 Hydrants Emphasis
UNIT 13 Drafting Operation Emphasis
UNIT 14 Calculate Friction Loss: G.P.M.
METHOD 2Q² Emphasis
UNIT 15 Calculate Friction Loss: Hose
Coefficient Method Emphasis
UNIT 16 Hydraulics: Just for Fun
UNIT 17 Review Quiz Emphasis
APPENDIX A Solutions
APPENDIX B References
320 Pages -
8-1/2x 11 in.
Copyright 2009
About the Author:
Ron Richmond, D.P.A. holds a Doctorate
in Public Administration from the University of LaVerne. He has
taught numerous courses in fire science, management, and hydraulics
at Riverside Community College and is also the author of several
industry textbooks and trade journals.
His experience in the industry includes roles
as a firefighter, engineer, operation captain, deputy fire marshal,
battalion chief, division chief and has received an Award of Merit,
a Unit Citation Award, and a Veteran Award.
He is currently a Fire Science Instructor at
Riverside Community College in Riverside, CA.
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