FSC 135 - Fire Apparatus/Hydraulics/Driver Operator

Note: FSC 131 has been retired. FSC 135 replaces FSC 131.

Prerequisite:

FSC 105

FSC 110

. Successful completion of

TRM 091

or appropriate score on assessment test.

Principles of care, maintenance and operation of fire apparatus and pumps. Includes pump construction, pumping and pump accessories, power development and transmission, driving, trouble shooting and producing effective fire streams. Review of basic math, hydraulic laws and formulas as applied to the fire service; application of formulas and mental calculations to hydraulic problems; water supply variables and discharge requirements for pumpers.

Credits: (4)

Lab Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 3

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