Quick Start

Tap a section to see the fastest way to get going.
Pump
Real-world pumping calculations
Use on scene to get your pump discharge pressure fast.

Best first step: build your typical lines so you can calculate quickly on scene.

  • Select your hoseline(s) and nozzle(s).
  • Enter lengths and any needed elevation changes.
  • Add appliances (wye / master stream / standpipe) if used.
  • Read your final pump discharge pressure and set the pump.
Tip: If you’re unsure on a value, jump to Info to verify nozzle flows or friction loss tables.
Practice
Driver / operator skill building
Build speed and confidence with pump math questions.

Best first step: do a few questions until the setup feels automatic.

  • Answer the pump pressure question.
  • Check feedback and correct your setup if needed.
  • Repeat for mixed scenarios (including appliances and master stream).
Tip: Use Info if you need a quick reminder on flows, friction loss, or rules of thumb.
Info
Tables, formulas, and fireground reference
Look up nozzle flows, friction loss, and quick rules.

Best first step: use this like a digital pump card.

  • Look up nozzle flows and common tip sizes.
  • Use friction loss tables and rules of thumb.
  • Reference formulas (pump pressure, fire flow, standpipe basics).
Tip: After you look something up here, go back to Pump to apply it, or Practice to reinforce it.
How they work together
Simple workflow
Info β†’ Practice β†’ Pump (learn, train, perform).
  • Info teaches and reminds (tables + formulas).
  • Practice builds speed and confidence (questions + feedback).
  • Pump applies it live (real incident calculations).

Full Guide

A complete walkthrough of each section and what the buttons do.
Pump
Real-World Pump Calculations
Use this section while actively pumping or planning a pump operation.

Purpose: Get a reliable pump discharge pressure using your hose/nozzle setup and conditions on scene.

What Pump does
  • Applies friction loss based on hose size and length.
  • Accounts for nozzle type and flow (fog or smooth bore).
  • Adjusts for elevation gain/loss if applicable.
  • Includes losses for appliances (wye, master stream, standpipe, etc.).
  • Outputs a clear final pump discharge pressure.
How to use Pump (walkthrough)
  • Set up hoselines: choose hose diameter, length, and nozzle selection.
  • Add conditions: include elevation or special factors if needed.
  • Add appliances: wyes, master stream, standpipeβ€”anything that changes pressure.
  • Read the result: use the final pressure as your pump setting.
Works with: Use Info to verify nozzle flows and friction loss references, and use Practice to build speed so Pump is quick under stress.
Practice
Driver / Operator Skill Building
Train pump math the same way you’ll see it on tests and training.

Purpose: Build comfort and repetition so calculations become automatic.

What Practice does
  • Gives realistic pump problems (single line, multiple lines, appliances, master stream, mixed scenarios).
  • Lets you enter your answer and get immediate feedback.
  • Helps you learn consistent setup: hose β†’ nozzle β†’ friction loss β†’ appliances β†’ elevation β†’ final pressure.
How to use Practice (walkthrough)
  • Read the scenario: identify hose sizes/lengths and nozzle type.
  • Do the math: compute friction loss + nozzle pressure + adjustments.
  • Enter your answer: submit your pump pressure.
  • Use feedback: correct any setup mistakes and repeat until consistent.
Works with: If you get stuck, use Info for quick reference, then return to Practice until it clicks.
Info
Tables, Rules, and Fireground Reference
Your quick reference for flows, friction loss, formulas, and fundamentals.

Purpose: Fast lookups and reminders without doing full calculations.

What Info contains
  • Nozzle tables: common flows for fog and smooth bore.
  • Friction loss tables: quick reference by hose size.
  • Rules of thumb: shortcuts that help mental math.
  • Formulas: pump pressure, fire flow basics, standpipe fundamentals.
  • Wildland & special ops: longer lays and lower pressure considerations.
  • Basic HazMat: awareness-level safety reminders.
How to use Info (walkthrough)
  • Look it up: find the value you need (flow, FL, rule, formula).
  • Apply it: go back to Pump to calculate or to Practice to reinforce.
Works with: Info supports both Pump (fast, accurate operations) and Practice (learning and repetition).
How they work together
The full workflow
Use each section for what it’s best at.

FireOps Calc is built around a practical cycle:

  • Info β†’ learn and reference (tables + formulas).
  • Practice β†’ train and sharpen (questions + feedback).
  • Pump β†’ perform on scene (real calculations).
Recommended path for new users: start in Practice, verify in Info, then use Pump during training and live incidents.