Midway Fire District (FL)

BFST COURSE OFFERING CO-268017 ATPC1301  FIRE SERVICE HYDRAULICS

BFST COURSE OFFERING CO-268018 ATPC1302 APPARATUS OPERATIONS

Overview

This is a 45-hour course: 40 Hours of instruction and 5 hours of additional certification evaluation.

Course Prerequisites

No prerequisites required

Outcome Objectives

After completing this course, the student will have met the learning objectives listed in Fire Protection Publications’ Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply, Third Edition.

Text

The required text for the course is Fire Protection Publication’s Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply, Third Edition.

Course Evaluation Strategy

Attendance and Participation 10%

Practical Exercises 30%

Quizzes 30%

Final Exam 30%

A minimum cumulative score of 70% is required to pass this course.

Homework Assignment

Students will be required to complete chapter reading assignments in preparation for the lectures.

Pre-Course Reading Assignment

None.

Required Materials

Full PPE.

Instructor Information

Contact information for the instructor will be provided at the first class session. The goal of the instructor is to help you be successful during the course. You should immediately contact the instructor if you have any questions about the course or course work.

Academic Dishonesty Policy

Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, falsification of records, unauthorized possession of examinations, intimidation, and any and all other actions that may improperly affect the evaluation of a student’s academic performance or achievement; assisting others in any such act; or attempts to engage in such acts. Any incident of academic misconduct will result in the student being dropped from the course and the student’s sponsoring agency being notified of the incident.

Course Participation

The course utilizes lecture, open discussions, and skills practice to achieve the learning objectives. Every student is expected to:

·      come to course prepared to actively participate in discussions,

·      read the text prior to the next class session,

·      complete all homework assignments,

·      respect the beliefs, opinions, and values of other students,

·      and have an open mind about the issues being discussed.

Job Performance Requirements

Given information from discussion and reading materials, the student will satisfy the job performance requirements (JPR) of the applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and any applicable skill sheets.

NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition.

NFPA Chapter 5 – Apparatus Equipped with Fire Pump

NFPA 5.1 – 5.1 General

NFPA 5.1 – 5.1.1 General

NFPA 5.1 – 5.1.2 General

NFPA 5.2 – 5.2 Operations

NFPA 6.2 – 5.2.1 Operations

NFPA 5.2 – 5.2.2 Operations

NFPA 5.2 – 5.2.3 Operations

NFPA 5.2 – 5.2.4 Operations

NFPA 5.2 – 5.2.5 Operations

NFPA 5.2 – 5.2/6 Operations

NFPA 5.2 – 5.2.7 Operations

NFPA Chapter 7 Apparatus Equipped with a Tiller (If applicable)

NFPA 7.1 – 7.1 General

NFPA 7.2 – 7.2.1 Operations

NFPA 7.2 – 7.2.2 Operations

NFPA 7.2 – 7.2.3 Operations

NFPA 1410, Standard on Training for Initial Emergency Scene Operations, 2020 Edition.

NFPA Chapter 5 – Methods of Evaluation

NFPA 5.1 – 5.1.4 Standard Evolutions

NFPA 5.2 – 5.2.1 Hose Loads and Layouts

NFPA 5.2 – 5.2.2 Hose Loads and Layouts

NFPA 5.2 – 5.2.3 Hose Loads and Layouts

NFPA 5.2 – 5.2.4 Hose Loads and Layouts

NFPA 5.2 – 5.2.5 Hose Loads and Layouts

NFPA Chapter 7 - Logistics

NFPA 7.1 – 7.1.1 Facilities

NFPA 7.1 – 7.1.2 Facilities

NFPA 7.2 – Equipment and Personnel

NFPA 7.2 – 7.2.1.1 Clothing

NFPA 7.2 – 7.2.3 Clothing

NFPA 7.2 – 7.2.4 Clothing

NFPA 7.2 – 7.2.7 Number of Response Personnel

NFPA Chapter 8 – Required Performance for Handlines

NFPA 8.1 – 8.1.1 General

NFPA 8.2 – 8.2.4 Required Flow

NFPA Annex B – Evaluation Outlines and Instructions

NFPA B 1.2 – Evolution 02

NFPA B 1.4 – Evolution 04

NFPA B 1.5 – Evolution 05

NFPA B 1.6 – Evolution 06

NFPA B 1.12 – Evolution 12

Course Outcomes

FESHE Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply (C0277)

1.  Apply the application of mathematics and physics to the movement of water in fire suppression activities.

2.  Identify the design principles of fire service 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, both at rest and in motion.

5.  List and describe the various types of water distribution systems.

6. Discuss the various types of fire pumps.