This reference is designed to prepare municipal firefighters to respond to a wide range of industrial fires. The first section contains 11 chapters of general information pertaining to industrial fire
The story of firefighting in Charlotte is a tale of explosive growth and change that dates back to its humble beginnings in 1887. The city of Charlotte credits expansion to several events, including t
The most current guide to fire protection systems is here! Design of Special Hazards and Fire Alarm Systems, 2E is an essential resource for inspecting, designing, installing, using, and understandin
This comprehensive text is an ideal building block for aspiring fire officers and an essential review for experienced command officers. Incident command requires background knowledge and application
This revised edition of Hydraulics for Firefighting effectively teaches hydraulics by addressing the underlying science in a basic, understandable way. Each chapter builds on the last with a logical,
This textbook introduces the factors to be considered when sizing up a fire situation and the ladder company operations required by different fire situations. Richman (1926-1999, former fire chief) de
Nervous jokes aside (such as "It is not the fall but the sudden stop at the end"), elevators and escalators pose particular problems to first responders, whether the cause is malfunction, human v. mac
The best way to reduce firefighter injuries and deaths at incidents is the appointment of a well-prepared proactive Incident Safety Officer(ISO). This book primes aspiring and current Safety Office
The architect's primary source for information on designing for egress, evacuation, and life safety, Egress Design Solutions, Emergency Evacuation and Crowd Management Planning, is written by proven e
I am a fire engine. I have an engine to pump water. The ladder truck reaches high in the sky, the rescue truck carries special tools, and the fire boat fights fires along the shore! Little firefighter
McGrail (District Chief, Denver Fire Department) seeks to correct what he considers a deadly lack of training in many fire departments regarding the specifics of high-rise buildings and those equipped
Intended for firefighters seeking promotion to pump operation, Exam Preparation for Fire Pump Operations provides the necessary review of the 2003 Edition NFPA Standard 1002 requirements. Based on Bl
In Termites and Borers you will learn about termite life-cycles, habits and their natural instincts. You will learn about inspection techniques, tips on what to look for and where to look. You will l
Dunn, a 42-year veteran of the Fire Department of New York, describes firefighting strategies for the most common types of fire scenarios, including private dwellings, strip malls, row houses, restaur
This exceptional resource provides aspiring firefighters with the information needed to pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test. It begins by exploring the background and development of the test, i
In the past decades, lightweight building construction methods and the use of manmade materials in construction and furnishings have become more and more common. The time until structural failure can
Describes what happens at a firehouse, where the fire fighters live together like a big family, keep their gear clean and ready to use, and move quickly when they have to answer an alarm.
This bilingual series introduces English Language Learners to key concepts in the early social studies curriculum- community and the different kinds of work people do. Simple text and labeled photogr
