Every Pump Operator’s Basic Equation

By Paul Spurgeon

 Every Pump Operator's Basic Equation

The equation EP = NP + FL + APP + ELEV is the basic equation every pump operator needs to calculate when operating the fire pump. In this course, learn how to develop a proper fire stream, define friction loss and explain two ways water flows through hoses, and discover how elevation must be calculated into fire stream calculations.

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NOTE TO READERS: Fire Engineering University no longer exists. These courses are provided for firefighter training and educational purposes only.

David Rhodes

The Search Is Still On!

Your fire department should find the right strategy and tactics to accomplish search in the first few minutes after arrival.