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Firefighter's Handbook

Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response

Author: Thomson Delmar Learning

Edition: 001

Product Type: Books

ISBN: 0766805816

Copyright: 2000

Description:

Firefighter's Handbook: Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response is the newest full-color, comprehensive book detailing the job of today's firefighter.

Beginning with the basic requirements of Firefighter I + II, and including extensive information on subjects such as Hazardous Materials and Terrorism, this is the most up-to-date and relevant book on the market.

It was written by a variety of experts with many years of practical as well as training experience.

The all-in-one format of the book provides a new alternative to using several different manuals to train students for the Firefighter I + II and Hazardous Materials Operations levels.

Clear and consistent coverage throughout the book will make this resource a must-have for every firefighter!

Features:

comprehensive coverage of both traditional and cutting-edge emergency service topics

author team includes the nation's leading firefighting subject matter experts

compliant with NFPA 1001, with a chapter by chapter correlation

comprehensive Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations section-no need for a second book.

Table of Contents:

History, Tradition & Development of the American Fire Service. Organization, Command, and Cotrol. Communications & Alarms. Fire Behavior. Firefighter Safety. Protective Clothing. Protective Breathing Apparatus. Portable Extinguishers. Water Supply. Fire Hoses and Appliances. Fire Streams. Protective Systems. Building Construction. Ladders. Ropes and Knots. Rescue Procedures. Forcible Entry. Ventilation. Fire Suppression.Salvage, Cause Determination, and Overhaul. Fire Prevention and Education. Emergency Medical Services. Firefighter Survival. Hazardous Materials: Laws, Regulations, and Standards. Recognition and Identification. Information Resources. Protection. Protective Actions. Product Control, Air Monitoring. Terrorism Awareness.

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