FIRE 2601 - Fire Service Hydraulics
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43350,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Carl DeCarlo
Email: cdecarlo01@ysu.edu
Michael Gulya
Email: mfgulya@ysu.edu
Course Description
2601. Fire Service Hydraulics. This course lays out a foundation of knowledge, both theoretical and practical, in order for the student to understand the principles of the use of water in fire suppression and the knowledge to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and solve water supply dilemmas. Prereq.: FIRE 1520. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services (6th edition) | Klinoff | 978-1284180152 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Klinoff chapters 1 and 2 | Discussion, writing assignment, and Quizzes | |
| 10/26 | Klinoff chapters 3 and 4 | Discussion and Quizzes | |
| 11/2 | Klinoff chapters 5, 6, and 7 | Discussion, Journal, and Quizzes | |
| 11/9 | Klinoff chapters 8 and 9 | Discussion and Quizzes | |
| 11/16 | Klinoff chapters 10, 11, and 12 | Discussion, Journal, and Quizzes | |
| 11/23 | Klinoff chapters 13 and 15 | Discussion and Quizzes | |
| 11/30 | Klinoff chapter 14 | Conclusions and Reflections | Journal, Final Project, and Quiz |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.