Welcome to a groundbreaking advancement in Wildland Fire Service technology, the Hydraulics App world’s first-ever comprehensive Engine Pressure (EP) calculator. Available as both an Apple (iOS) and Android phone app, as well as in a mechanical slide-rule format, this tool simplifies the complex mathematical calculations that you, as a driver/operator, must master under NFPA 1002 standards.

As a key member of the fire service, you are not only required to possess the knowledge and skills to operate any fire apparatus pump but also to accurately calculate the TOTAL Engine Pressure. This ensures that your actions result in an effective fire stream at the nozzle’s rated flow, regardless of the conditions. Moreover, you must know when to halt all operations if the fire apparatus’s maximum pump pressure is exceeded, safeguarding the safety of your crew.

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