FRP 259 - Water Supply Operations

2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): ES 171 and FRP 258, or DPSST Driver and DPSST Pumper Operator.

Course Description: This course covers mobile water supply operations, drafting, relay and tandem pumping, apparatus service testing, and advanced troubleshooting and maintenance. This course meets the National Fire Protection Association #1002 Mobile Water Supply Apparatus.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Explain the apparatus inspection and maintenance procedures used to ensure equipment readiness. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#2: Practice the differences between the various methods of calculating hydraulics and where their uses would be appropriate.
CLO#3: Describe the purpose of a water shuttle dump site and how to establish one.
CLO#4: Identify basic trouble shooting approaches to avoid common pit falls and equipment failures.