Firefighter Hydraulics Course
Gain mastery in firefighter hydraulics through clear, step-by-step guidance on pump operations, friction loss computations, and nozzle settings. Build confidence in setting safe pump discharge pressures, managing multiple lines, and making tactical decisions under pressure on the fireground, ensuring efficient and safe operations every time.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
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What Will I Learn?
This course equips firefighters with practical skills to calculate pump discharge pressure, friction loss, elevation pressure, and line demands confidently. Learners will master gauge reading, safe pump pressure settings, nozzle and appliance management, and decision-making at capacity limits, aligning with NFPA standards for optimal performance.
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Develop Skills
- Master pump operations: set safe PDP, monitor gauges, prevent cavitation.
- Calculate friction loss: compute FL, NP, PDP for fireground layouts swiftly.
- Handle multi-line hydraulics: balance flows, dual-supply, combined demands.
- Configure nozzles and appliances: size fog, smooth-bore, master streams correctly.
- Perform NFPA checks: verify calculations, respect pump limits, document accurately.
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