Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Explain the mechanics of water flow from a hose line. 
  • Describe how stream length angle of impact and bale position impact water mapping. 
  • Choose the appropriate hose stream tactics to achieve your incident objectives. 

Course Lessons

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Introduction
0:03
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Basics of Water Mapping
0:04
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Water Application on the Fireground
0:07
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Water Distribution Tactics
0:02
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Summary
0:02
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Final Assessment
0:15

Applicable NFPA Standards

NFPA 1001 (2019): 4.3.8, 4.3.10, 5.3.2
NFPA 1010 (2024): 6.3.8, 6.3.10, 7.3.2


Prerequisites

A working knowledge of the fundamentals of fire science and fire dynamics in a structure is needed to understand the content presented in this course. We encourage you to take the Fundamentals of Fire Scienceand Fire Dynamics in Structures lessons before completing this course.