Michael Wieder

editor of Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply

February 4, 2012

Michael A. Wieder currently serves as Associate Director of Fire Protection Publications (FPP) at Oklahoma State University. FPP is the world's largest publisher of fire service training and educational materials. Mike also serves as Executive Director of the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA), which is co-located with FPP in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Mike began his career at IFSTA/FPP as a Research Technician in 1984 and promoted through the ranks to his current positions.

Mike has an A.A.S. in Fire Technology from Northampton (PA) Community College, an A.D. in Fire Protection Technology, B.S. in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology, and M.S. in Occupational and Adult Education from Oklahoma State University. Mike is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist and a full Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers

He is a frequent lecturer at fire service conferences. He is a former member of the Stillwater, Oklahoma Fire Department and is Life Member of the Pennsburg, PA Fire Company No. 1.

Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply focuses on the ability to find a sufficient water supply and use it effectively to control a fire remains one of the most basic functions of the fire service. This text provides detailed information on the principles of water and its movement, determining accurate discharge pressures and fire flows, the types of apparatus and pumps used to move water, and effective means for supporting fixed fire protections systems. This second edition has been redesigned to include up-to-date photos and illustrations. This manual was written to meet all of the FESHE model course objectives for the fire protection hydraulics course.

URL: https://library.okstate.edu/news/celebratingbooks/2012-honorees/michael-wieder

Last Updated: 12 January 2022