FRICTION LOSS CALCULATIONS MADE SIMPLE
AXIOM FLOW APP
“Methods are many, Principles are few”
Axiom Flow is a compact companion app designed for firefighters who’ve completed our brief training module. It delivers rapid friction-loss calculations for a variety of hose layouts used in training and on the fireground, letting you size lines and adjust pump pressures with speed and confidence. Built-in hydrant mapping shows the nearest hydrants to your location so you can plan water supply points quickly. Reliable, straightforward, and purpose-built for operational use—Axiom Flow keeps critical hose and hydrant data at your fingertips.
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Email request to info@axiomflowus.com for a 3 day no obligations free trial to experience for yourself
Class
cirriculum
DISPATCH TO NOZZLE
DISPATCH TO NOZZLE (CAD awareness, hydrant mapping, and friction loss for firefighters and engineers) is a 2-hour course designed for certified firefighters and engineers/driver-operators. Built around the Axiom Flow PBC platform, this course closes two of the most critical knowledge gaps in modern fire suppression: the window between dispatch and arrival on scene, and real-time hydraulic decision-making under pressure.
Participants learn to leverage live CAD alert technology to receive dispatch notifications within seconds, identify water supply resources en route using mobile hydrant mapping, and calculate friction loss for single hoselines, various lead and supply line layouts, standpipe and high-rise operations, and available water supply — using both manual methods and the app's built-in hydraulic calculator. Developed and taught by a certified Florida Fire Service Instructor, the course requires nothing more than a smartphone and a browser. No hardware, no app install, no department network access required.
Reccommended but not required Prerequisites and Competencies
Successful completion of Driver/Operator (DCS) training.
Familiarity with friction loss principles, nozzle reaction, and standard hose-line calculations (flow rates, GPM, nozzle pressures, and equivalent lengths).
Experience operating fire apparatus pumps and managing basic water supply and relay pumping operations.
Ability to interpret pump charts, read pressure gauges, and apply simple pump-and-hose arithmetic under incident conditions.
Expected Capabilities After This Course
Confident application of advanced pump operation techniques and pump panel management.
Improved judgment for selecting hose sizes, lengths, and appliances to meet tactical flow requirements while minimizing excessive friction loss.
Enhanced coordination of water supply tactics, hydrant operations, and relay systems.
Greater ability to troubleshoot common pump operation problems and make rapid, safe pump setting adjustments in dynamic incident environments.
Recommended Prior Experience
Regular operational duty as a pump operator, driver/operator, or engine officer.
Participation in live-fire or hands-on pump practice evolutions.
Familiarity with department standard operating procedures for pumping and water supply
directions on how to apply for tuition reimbursement
Axiom Flow PBC offers education for firefighters and engineers — combining real-time CAD situational awareness, mobile hydrant mapping, and hydraulic calculations into a single 2-hour course.
Step 1: On any station computer, type Axiomflowus.com in the top URL bar. Scroll down until you see the black pill shaped button labeled “PDF to submit for tuition reimbursement”. After clicking on the button, the PDF flyer will pop up. Select save button in top right corner. Downloads folder will open under and the “This PC tab” and you will see “dispatch to nozzle flyer”. “Save as type” dropdown should default to PDF File. Select PDF if not. Press “Save” in the bottom right corner.
Step 2: From the PBC Home Screen click the EIS tab under the Online Applications. In the HRIS Login enter your Username and Password (same as your Outlook/365 username and password). Select “Apply for Tuition” in the left column.
Course name : Dispatch to Nozzle
Institute Name: Axiom Flow LLC
Begin Date: (enter today’s date) End Date: (enter 60 days later from today’s date)
Course cost: 395
Course purpose: select “Non-required course/seminar including all registration fees”
Press “Save” at the bottom right
Step 3: Under Documents BEFORE click on the + Attach Document. Press the “Choose File” button and select the “Dispatch to Nozzle flyer” under the “This PC” tab. Press Open then SAVE in the “Attach Tuition Document” pop up. Press the “Save” button then the “Submit” button.
Please allow up to 10 days for approval email. Once you recieve approval confirmation reply then email info@axiomflowus.com to schedule class time and location as well as payment processing.
DISPATCH TO NOZZLE class develops practical competency interpreting dispatch information with approximate hydrant mapping for firefighters and officers while incorporating a built in friction loss calculator for rapid hydraulic calculations.
DISPATCH TO NOZZLE class develops practical competency interpreting dispatch information with approximate hydrant mapping for firefighters and officers while incorporating a built in friction loss calculator for rapid hydraulic calculations.
class
schedule
“Dispatch to Nozzle” Real-Time CAD Situational Awareness for Fire Suppression Operations
This 2 hr class is available ONLINE or IN PERSON. Each class can be taught with a minimum of 1 and a max of 6 people. We work around your schedule.
After getting the “approved” tuition reimbursement email, Email info@axiomflowus.com to schedule class time and either location or online.
A CREW THAT TRAINS TOGETHER
EATS TOGETHER
GET 4 OR MORE FIREFIGHTERS TO SIGN UP TOGETHER FROM THE SAME STATION SAME SHIFT AND DINNER IS INCLUDED.
Include names, station, and shift in email when scheduling.
About our company
With a commitment to delivering tailored solutions and actionable insights, our training company empowers firefighters of all ranks to unlock their full potential.
Axiom Flow integrates real-world firefighting experience with cutting-edge handheld technology to improve the fire engineers' performance, safety, and decision-making.
What we do
Blend practical field expertise and scenario-based training with mobile and wearable tech to create immersive, actionable learning experiences.
Deliver hands-on drills informed by data captured from sensors, tablets, and AR devices so trainees learn from measurable outcomes, not just instruction.
Train to standard operating procedures and real incident patterns, ensuring skills transfer directly to on-the-job situations.
Core benefits
Faster skill acquisition: Repetitive, data-driven practice accelerates mastery of critical tasks like pump operations, acquiring closest fire hydrant locations, and
Better decision-making: Real-time feedback and post-exercise analytics reveal patterns in response timing, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
Consistent competency: Standardized digital curricula and performance benchmarks ensure all engineers meet department requirements regardless of instructor variance.
Training components
Scenario-based simulations: Random combinations of hose/nozzle/distance packages.
Handheld tech integration: Mobile apps for skill reference; tablets for incident mapping and pump charts; AR overlays for hose lay visualization.
Wearable sensors: Heart rate and location tracking to manage crew health and accountability during exercises.
Data analytics and debriefing: Post-exercise dashboards, video playback with individualized improvement plans.
Sample modules
Pump operations and hydraulics: Hands-on pump control with tablet-assisted flow modeling and post-run performance scoring.
Why departments choose Axiom Flow
Practical instructors: Instructors with decades of operational experience who translate complex incidents into teachable, repeatable skills.
Technology that serves training, not the other way around: Tools designed to enhance situational awareness and learning outcomes, integrated seamlessly into field exercises.
Measurable improvement: Clear performance metrics tied to promotion, certification, and readiness goals.
Scalable solutions: Programs tailored for single stations, entire departments, or regional training collaboratives.
Axiom Flow equips fire engineers and others with the practical judgment, technical skill, and confidence they need to perform effectively under pressure—backed by technology and proven in the field.
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