FIRE 1620 - PUMPS, WATER AND WILDLAND FIRE

Institution:

Central Wyoming College

Subject:

FIRE Fire Technology

Description:

This course is designed to introduce the student to proper selection of equipment in maintaining a flow of water for suppressing a fire as required during a fire incident. Topics covered will include the identification of basic components of a pump and how it operates: pump maintenance performed by a pump operator while supplying water for wildland fire activities; and identification of safety equipment and personal protective equipment required for the safe operation of portable pumps. Prerequisite: FIRE 1810 or instructor's permission. (2 lect.)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cwc.edu/

Phone Number:

(800) 735-8418

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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