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Learn pump operations through guided, interactive modules.

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Pump Basics

Learn how a centrifugal fire pump moves water from source to discharge — and why throttle changes pressure and flow.

Module 1 · ≈10 minStart lesson →

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  1. 1Pump BasicsRecommendedLearn how a centrifugal fire pump moves water from source to discharge — and why throttle changes pressure and flow.≈10 min
  2. 2Panel Anatomy & Flow PathsIdentify every control on the side-mount pump panel and trace how water moves from source through the pump to a discharge.≈10 min
  3. 3Tank-to-Pump & First LineWalk through the arrival sequence: open tank-to-pump, throttle up, open a line, and watch tank level deplete as you flow water.≈12 min
  4. 4Tank Fill / RecirculationLearn how the tank-fill valve creates a recirculation loop that protects the pump from overheating when no water is flowing to a discharge.≈10 min
  5. 5Static & Residual PressureUnderstand the difference between static and residual pressure, observe residual dropping as flow demand increases, and learn to recognize a weak water supply.≈12 min
  6. 6Friction Loss BasicsUse the training friction-loss formula to understand how hose diameter, length, and flow combine to subtract pressure from your pump discharge.≈15 min
  7. 7Pump Discharge Pressure BuilderBuild a pump discharge pressure target step by step — nozzle pressure, friction loss, appliance loss, and elevation — and understand how errors in each component compound.≈15 min
  8. 8The Pump Curve and The TagSee the flow-versus-pressure trade for yourself — and learn to judge how much pump you have left using the rated-capacity tag.≈12 min
  9. 9Automatic Nozzles: The Flow You Can't FeelAutomatic nozzles feel right at almost any flow — learn why that masks under-pumping and how to pump them with a number you chose on purpose.≈10 min
  10. 10Five Pump MythsFive things experienced operators repeat that are not quite true — and the corrections that make the panel make sense.≈15 min