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This course will introduce the principles of adequate water supplies as they pertain to fire protection requirements. The course will focus on water since it is our main method of suppressing fires.
Students will gain an understanding of how elevation and friction impact a water supply, fire pump basics, components of a water supply system as well as proper testing methods. Students will learn to determine if a water supply will meet a known system demand.