Advanced Pump Operations Simulator
Course Overview
Advanced Pump Operations Simulator will build on the skills learned in basic pump ops so the basic Pump Operations class is a prerequisite. There will be a quick review for figuring out friction loss calculations and how to properly set the pumps discharge pressure. This course will quickly move into more complex aspects of figuring out pump discharge pressures. Some of the aspects that will be covered are: • Calculating for several lines of different sizes and GPM • Elevation loss or gain • Appliance friction loss • Foam systems - On board and eductors • Standpipe systems • Sprinkler systems • Relay pumping • Department operations - Drafting or Hydrant Operations. This course will push students to better understand the systems they could come up against when pumping on the fire ground. It will also expose them to figuring out more complex pump operations. This course is in the development stages so there may be more or less of these topics in the initial course. Required Equipment/Gear: None. NDFA JPRs available for instructor sign-off: None.