Fire Department Hydraulics, 3/e (Brady Fire)

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Now in full color throughout, this
extensively updated text provides a complete foundation in fire
department hydraulics, explaining how and why water is discharged
from nozzles at the correct pressures to effectively fight fires.
One step at a time, FIRE DEPARTMENT HYDRAULICS, 3/e clearly
explains key concepts including the weight of water, friction loss
within hoselines, characteristics of municipal water supplies,
delivery of water to handlines and master streams, and much more.
This edition’s many improvements include: new full color
diagrams, tables and photos; new safety alerts based on
NFFF’s life-safety initiatives; coverage of new tank shapes,
containers, hoses, testing, and deck gun calculations; more
effective organization; and extensive new web-based study
resources.