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This cutting-edge book has been designed to be a roadmap to success for chief officers and aspiring chief officers. It is an insiders' guide, filled with indispensable advice and guidance provided by some of the most knowledgeable and wise chiefs in the fire service. Readers will find a wealth of vital information on essential topics, along with the reasoning behind the recommendations.
Today's fire fighters respond to all types of crises from fires to medical emergencies and terrorist attacks. As they answer these calls, it is imperative that no gaps in knowledge compromise their effectiveness or their safety in protecting the public. Fire fighters need up-to-date, comprehensive training materials to thoroughly prepare for any situation that may arise. The International Association of Fire Chiefs and the National Fire Protection Association have joined forces to develop new fire fighter training materials that will set the standard for fire fighter education for years to come. The text meets and exceeds the entire 2002 editions of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Profe...
Learn to safely and effectively drive and operate an apparatus with fire pumpers with the new Fire Service Pump Operator: Principles and Practice! This text is the core of a complete teaching and learning system that thoroughly supports instructors and prepares students for the job. The text includes up-to-date coverage the 2009 Edition of NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. This text provides a thorough understanding of the types of fire apparatus equipped with pumps, how to safely drive them, and how to properly maintain these vehicles through inspection and testing programs. Students will also learn how to operate fire pumps by gaining an understanding of water supply, nozzles and flow rates, optimal positioning, and more.
This resource is designed to encourage critical thinking and aid comprehension of the course material. The Student Workbook also includes an answer key that is page referenced to the Fire Investigator: Principles and Practice to NFPA 921 and 1033 text.
Fire fighters working within an industrial fire brigade must possess professional competencies not required of other response personnel. Based on NFPA 1081, Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications, 2007 Edition, Industrial Fire Brigade: Principles and Practice will provide fire fighters with the knowledge necessary to handle fire prevention and protection within workplace environments.
The Complete Fire Inspector I and II Training Solution! Fire inspectors need to know how to interpret and apply national and local codes and standards in the office and in the field. Fire Inspector: Principles and Practice is designed to prepare fire inspectors to ensure the highest standards of fire and life safety in their communities. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to bring you Fire Inspector: Principles and Practice, a modern integrated teaching and learning system for the fire inspector. This textbook meets and exceeds the job performance requirements for level I and II fire inspectors from Chapters 4 a...
Bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Do you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to evaluate behavior, performance, and readiness? Read Mastering the Fire Service Assessment Center to identify what you need to learn and understand how to learn it. There is no way you can read and reflect on the wisdom in these pages and not become a better person and a better firefighter. Why Read This Book? The American fire service is facing a new normal fueled by mass exodus, influx of new generations of firefighters, a lack of hands-on leadership training, sweeping changes in mission, decimated budgets, and the genetics of task-oriented, reactive forefathers. The greatest a...
The Fire Chief’s Handbook, 7th Edition continues Fire Engineering’s 82-year tradition of publishing the definitive resource for advanced fire service training. The text has been completely updated to meet the changing environment and added responsibilities of the fire service. Returning authors have rewritten their chapter to address today’s leadership and administrative concerns, while new authors are also introduced to offer new perspectives. This comprehensive guidebook is designed for firefighters, company officers, and chief officers of all ranks and department types who want the latest information on the fundamentals of leadership in the fire service, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of a fire department.