Introduction
to Fire Pump Operations
Teaches to
Effectively, Efficiently and Safely Operate and Maintain Fire Pumps
in Preparation to Qualify for Vehicle Driver / Pump Operator
Position
Second Edition
Author: Thomas Sturtevant
Firefighters aspiring to meet the professional
qualifications for Vehicle Driver/Pump Operator will benefit from this
new edition that is updated to
the 2003 Edition of NFPA Standard 1002 Fire Apparatus
Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications.
It teaches readers to efficiently, effectively, and
safely operate and maintain fire pumps, with the must-know information
that is critical for successful completion of the evaluation for
driver/pump operator.
Topics are logically organized, beginning with an
overview of the roles and responsibilities of the driver and operator.
Readers are then taken step-by-step through the construction of pumps
and the procedures necessary for the operations of pumps.
Theory and principles behind important water flow
calculations are also provided, followed by expanded information on
automatic nozzles, standpipe operations, hydrant flows, and other
topics that promote the safe and efficient operation of pumps.
Features:
- expansive coverage includes emergency vehicles, pump
construction and peripherals, pump procedures, water flow
calculations, and more
- completely adheres to the model FESHE curriculum course Fire
Hydraulics & Water Supply
- offers firefighters one complete source for the need-to-know
information that is necessary to meet the requirements for
certification
- an easy-to-follow correlation guide to the 2003 Edition of NFPA
Standard 1002 outlines the specific job performance requirements as
well as the book pages where those particular requirements are
covered
- chapter objectives correlate to specific requirements outlined
by the Standard 1002
- engaging photos stimulate interest while helping readers keep
current with the latest equipment advances
Contents:
Chapter 1 Pump
Operator Duties and Responsibilities
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION
MISPERCEPTIONS ABOUT FIRE PUMP OPERATORS
FIRE PUMP OPERATORS
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A PUMP OPERATOR?
WHY STUDY FIRE PUMP OPERATIONS?
ROLE OF LAWS AND STANDARDS
SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Chapter 2
Emergency Vehicle Preventive Maintenance
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
INSPECTIONS
CLEANING AND SERVICING
SAFETY
SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Chapter 3 Driving
Emergency Vehicles
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION
LAWS AND STANDARDS
THE DRIVER AND APPARATUS
THE ROLE OF OFFICERS
SAFE-DRIVING CONSIDERATIONS
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
DRIVER OPERATING TESTING
SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Section 2 Pump Construction and Peripherals
Chapter 4 Pump
Operating Principles and Construction
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION
NEED FOR PUMPS
BASIC PUMP CONCEPTS AND TERMS
TYPES OF PUMPS
POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
PUMP LOCATIONS AND DRIVES
SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Chapter 5 Pump
Peripherals
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION
PUMP PANEL
INSTRUMENTATION
CONTROL VALVES
SYSTEMS
MISCELLANEOUS
SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Chapter 6 Hose,
Appliances, and Nozzles
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION
HOSE
APPLIANCES
NOZZLES
SUMMARY
REVIEW
QUESTIONS
Section 3 Pump Procedures
Chapter 7 Water
Supplies
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION
BASIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS
ONBOARD WATER SUPPLIES
MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS
PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS
STATIC SOURCES
RELAY OPERATIONS
TANKER SHUTTLE OPERATIONS
SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Chapter 8 Pump
Operations
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION
BASIC PUMP PROCEDURES
ONBOARD WATER PROCEDURES
HYDRANT PROCEDURES
DRAFTING PROCEDURES
TRANSITION FROM TANK TO HYDRANT
RELAY OPERATIONS
DUAL AND TANDEM PUMPING OPERATIONS
PUMP TEST PROCEDURES
SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Chapter 9
Discharge Maintenance and Troubleshooting
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION
IMITATING AND CHANGING DISCHARGE FLOWS
MAINTAINING PUMP OPERATIONS
SHUTTING DOWN AND POSTOPERATIONS
PUMP OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS
SUPPORTING SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE OPERATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Section 4 Water Flow Calculations
Chapter 10
Introduction to Hydraulic Theory and Principles
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF WATER
DENSITY OF WATER
WEIGHT AND VOLUME OF WATER
PRESSURE
FLOW CONCEPTS AND CONSIDERATIONS
NOZZLE REACTION
SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Chapter 11
Fireground Flow and Friction Loss Considerations
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION
NEEDED FLOW
AVAILABLE FLOW
DISCHARGE FLOW
FRICTION LOSS CALCULATIONS
APPLIANCE FRICTION LOSS
ELEVATION GAIN AND LOSS
SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Chapter 12 Pump
Discharge Pressure Calculations
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION
PUMP DISCHARGE PRESSURE CALCULATIONS
SINGLE LINES
MULTIPLE LINES
WYED LINES
SIAMESE LINES
STANDPIPE SUPPORT
SUMMARY
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Appendix A NFPA
Standards Related to Pump Operations Appendix B Sample Generic
Standard Operating Procedures
Appendix C
Samples of State Laws for Emergency Vehicle Drivers
Appendix D Sample
Pump Manufacturers’ Troubleshooting Guides
Appendix E Sample
Vehicle Inspection Forms
Appendix F Charts
for Friction Loss, Nozzle Reaction, and Nozzle Discharge
Appendix G
Hydraulics Calculation Information Sheet
Appendix H
Conversion Charts
Acronyms
Glossary
Index
406 Pages -
8 x 9-1/2 in
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