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Fire Officer's Handbook Of Tactics (3rd Edition)
Modern firefighting is a continually evolving science. New technologies are constantly being applied to the fire service, both from within and without. In the latest edition of this perennial favorite, author John Norman examines these new technologies and how they affect fireground tactics. He also details the new role firefighters play in homeland security. What is offered here is a guide for the firefighter and the fire officer who, having learned the basic mechanics of the trade, are now looking for specific methods for handling specific situations.
See more photos, specs, and reviewsCrew Resource Management for the Fire Service
Crew Resource Management for the Fire Service will provide fire service professionals with the necessary communication, leadership, and decision-making tools to operate safely and effectively under stressful conditions, thereby reducing injuries and deaths on the emergency scene. Although the concept of crew resource management has been around since the 1970s, this is the first book to apply CRM to the fire service industry. CRM emphasizes that in most cases technology isn't the root cause of catastrophe-human error is the culprit. Therefore steps taken to minimize the impact of errors are the keys to reducing the magnitude of the inevitable human failing. This book will be valuable for college classes, and may be used internationally by the fire service, emergency medical services, industrial fire brigades, technical rescue teams, and any other emergency service provider systems.
Features & benefits:
Explains the predictable manner in which firefighters react to stressful situations
Teaches methods and tools to combat these problems to provide safer and more effective operations
Provides a framework for cultural change in fire departments
Perfectly suited for both wildland and structural firefighters
See more photos, specs, and reviewsFrom Buddy to Boss: Effective Fire Service Leadership
Whether you're a new officer or in need of a mentor, From Buddy to Boss: Effective Fire Service Leadership, is a must-have management book you'll turn to over and over again. Fire service veteran Chase Sargent has taken his popular course and written a no-holds barred leadership book for the fire service in a conversational and easy-to-read style. He tells you how to accept and survive politics, deal with the fringe employees, and keep your cool -- tricks of the trade that usually takes years to acquire.
See more photos, specs, and reviewsKirk's Fire Investigation (6th Edition) (Brady Fire)
Written by a forensic scientist with extensive education and training experience in all phases of fire and explosion investigation, this widely used book details all essential information. Now updated and expanded, it is in closer accordance to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation, which is used at the National Fire Academy. This revision will help enhance the accuracy and reliability of your investigation. Chapter topics examine the elementary chemistry of combustion; the nature and behavior of fire; combustion properties of liquid, gaseous, and solid fuels; sources of ignition; structure fires and their investigation; grass and wildland fires and their investigation; automobile, motor vehicle, and ship fires; electrical causes of fire; clothing and fabric fires; explosions and explosive combustion; chemical fires and hazardous materials; laboratory services; fire-related deaths and injuries; arson as a crime; and other investigative topics. For public fire investigators, arson investigators, bomb/arson specialists, special investigations units, and fraud specialists.
See more photos, specs, and reviewsMaster the Firefighter Exam, 15th edition (Firefighter)
A standard, up-to-date guide to the national firefighter exam features five full-length, written sample tests with explanations of answers, a review of all subject areas, two complete sample physical tests, and tips for scoring well.
See more photos, specs, and reviewsCollapse of Burning Buildings : A Guide to Fireground Safety (Study Guide)
Learn how to protect yourself from collapse by understanding why it occurs and the signs that lead to it. Dunn reviews general building design and construction methods, along with the types of collapses that may occur. He also documents hazards that occur with master stream operations and buildings under construction.
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Fire and Explosion Protection Systems: A Design Professional's Introduction
Fire and Explosion Protection Systems will quickly bring you up to speed on the codes, standards, and procedures relevant to fire protection systems. It covers what you need to know, including nomenclature, formulas, and excerpts from National Fire Protection Association publications. Ten practice problems with solutions are provided.
