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Flashy lights, sirens, and bright red fire engines naturally spark kids interest. This virtual field trip introduces readers to the people, sights, sounds, and services they'll find at a fire station.
Fire tucks are common sights on the road, but how do they help firefighters do their job? Readers discover the answer to this question along with many other fun facts about fire trucks and the firefig
Due to the emphasis on replacing halogenated flame retardants with alternate technologies, this handbook contains in one place all of the current commercial non-halogenated flame retardant technologie
It may seem counterintuitive to want bugs in a garden, but insects are indeed valuable garden companions. Especially those species known for eating the bugs that eat plants. Assassin bugs, damsel bugs
Intended as a practical guide to training firefighters in rescue operations, this work covers areas such as the initial assessment of what is needed for a rescue, the development of a rescue plan, the
Chemistry of Hazardous Materials, Sixth Edition, covers basic chemistry for emergency responders, guiding students who are often non-science majors through the process of understanding the chemical pr
There is always the possibility that a material may catch fire, potentially leading to the loss of property and, on occasion, life. Fire risk is not a new problem but, as new polymeric materials are d
This textbook is intended to provide a foundation in pest risk analysis and its use in regulatory plant protection. Topics include components and applications in pest risk analysis, assessment methods
Introduces fire fighting and its history, and follows a typical fire fighter from checking equipment in the morning through training exercises, working with the community, and responding to alarms to
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A 20-year veteran of the Denver Fire Department, Spurgeon explainshydraulics from the perspective of the street-levelpractitioner. First he looks at the theory and practice ofpencil-sharp hydraulics i
Introduces fire fighting and its history, and follows a typical fire fighter from checking equipment in the morning through training exercises, working with the community, and responding to alarms to
Sparky takes a group of animals through the neighborhood to point out hazards, provides basic fire prevention and safety tips, and shows how to be prepared in case of an emergency.
This important new book is designed to serve many purposes in the fire service, ranging from being a starting point and refresher guide for firefighters seeking promotions at any level, to being a fie
