Author: John Norma
Publisher: Fire Engineering Books & Video
Keywords: tactics, handbook, officer, fire
Number of Pages: 452
Published: 2005-06-15
List price: $79.00
ISBN-10: 159370061X
ISBN-13: 9781593700614

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.

Author: Chase Sargent
Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
Keywords: rescue, space, confined
Number of Pages: 244
Published: 2000-03
List price: $39.00
ISBN-10: 0912212888
ISBN-13: 9780912212883

Written by veteran rescuer Chase Sargent, this book is a comprehensive, single-source guide to such subject areas as hazardous atmospheres, detection equipment, breathing apparatus, ventilation, retrieval systems, backup teams, and operational procedures. Effective methods of training and regulations governing operations in confined spaces also are discussed at length.

Author: John Lecuyer
Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
Keywords: safety, organizations, public, guide, fitness, program, designing
Number of Pages: 337
Published: 2001-02-15
List price: $39.00
ISBN-10: 0912212926
ISBN-13: 9780912212920

Public safety work is dangerous, and the link between fitness and remaining injury-free has been well established by research. Designing the Fitness Program examines the physical demands on public safety officers, as well as an array of related health and safety issues. In proposing that each public safety organization implement a fitness program for its personnel, the author provides a variety of options for ensuring that the standards and test regimens adopted by a department are suitable, both in terms of individual members and the roles that they fulfill. His unique, thought-provoking anal

Author: Anthony Avillo
Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
Keywords: workbook, scenario, strategies, fireground
Number of Pages: 500
Published: 2002-06-15
List price: $55.00
ISBN-10: 0878148418
ISBN-13: 9780878148417

This scenario workbook is a collection of hypothetical fireground situations with questions regarding incident command concerns for each scenario. Answers are provided at the end of each scenario section along with explanations. Each set of scenarios is geared to expand and focus upon key concepts taught in the textbook chapters.

Author: Brian G. Anderson
Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
Keywords: guide, practical, extrication, vehicle
Number of Pages: 573
Published: 2004-08-31
List price: $69.00
ISBN-10: 1593700210
ISBN-13: 9781593700218

Extricating trapped victims from vehicles is the most common type of rescue performed by firefighters. By mastering the basic tools used in extrication, departments of all types can increase their effectiveness at the rescue scene. In this book, author Brian G. Anderson presents an all-inclusive guide to vehicle extrication covering: • Scene management • Tool design, operation, and maintenance • Step-by-step illustrated procedures using: hand tools, electric tools, hydraulic tools, and pneumatic tools • Procedures for automobiles, trucks, and buses • Overview of wreckers T

Author: Richard A. Fritz
Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
Keywords: tools, hand, trade, firefighting
Number of Pages: 177
Published: 1997-06
List price: $38.00
ISBN-10: 0912212624
ISBN-13: 9780912212623

Each day, firefighters throughout the country use numerous tools. Without the knowledge of how and when to use these tools, they become ineffective and a waste of space on the apparatus.

Author: John Mittendorf
Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
Keywords: operations, company, truck
Number of Pages: 372
Published: 1998-12
List price: $59.00
ISBN-10: 0912212640
ISBN-13: 9780912212647

This basic, no-nonsense book is a necessity for all firefighters assigned to the truck, as well as members of fire departments who perform the numerous responsibilities of the truck on the fireground. Throughout the book, training tips are included to help you perform the various operations efficiently and effectively. Includes a study guide. 372 pages