Fire Service Hydraulics and Pump Operations

Author Paul Spurgeon, engineer/pump operator with the Denver Fire Department, breaks down into easily learned steps the sometimes difficult-to-understand formulas of hydraulics and pumps, taking care to explain the hows and whys of each formula discussed.



Using an in-the-street, practical approach, Spurgeon teaches readers how to develop proper fire streams as well as how they relate to overall fireground strategies. He covers hydraulics and pumps extensively--from the properties of water to its supply to pumping to sprinkler systems and foams.



So readers can put what they've learned into practice, Spurgeon provides both end-of-chapter tests and practice sets at the end of the book, complete with answers so that readers can check their knowledge.



This text meets the learning objectives for FESHE Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply course work.

AUTHOR IN DETAIL –

A 20-year veteran of the fire service, Paul Spurgeon began his career with the Denver Fire Department in 1991. After probation, he was first assigned to Truck 19 on Denver's east side and then transferred to Engine 19. In 1998, he was promoted to the rank of engineer and assigned to Engine 7 in northwest Denver. He continues his career with the Denver Fire Department. Spurgeon received his AAS degree in fire science technology from Red Rocks Community College.

SAMPLE OF CUSTOMER REVIEW –

1) Nice resource. - Was looking for something to help with reviewing and refreshing on information that was learned years ago that sometimes gets forgotten when not used on a regular basis. Arrived in good condition and before the estimated date of delivery. Its a hardcover book that is small enough to throw in a backpack or duty bag.

By Jeffrey Hoster on July 16, 2013

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By Malibu83 on February 24, 2015

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Pump Wisdom: Problem Solving for Operators and Specialists

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