Fire Service Pump Operator's Handbook
Warren E. Isman
Fire Engineering, Pennwell Books
Isman discusses the mathematical aspects of pump operation, procedures, and hydraulics. Contents: Basic mathematical operations  Frcations  Algebra  Ratio, proportion, percentage, powers and roots  The metric system and fire service hydraulics  Fireground hydraulics  Introduction to pump operations  Positive displacement pumps  Centrifual pumps  Pump drives  Pump, cab, and body componenets  Noxxle reaction  Pressure control systems  Priming devices  Drafting operations  Hydrant supply and operations  Relay operations  Sprinkler andstandpipe operations  Tanker and portable pump operations  Testing and maintenance  Driver training  Appendices: Understanding fluids  Water movement  Quantity of water flowing  Equations  Definitions