"An introduction to the job of a fire fighter that examines the tasks that they perform including putting out fires and rescuing and helping people, the clothing that they wear such as heavy boots and
‧ A step-by-step guide for rope rescue‧ Chapter illustrations cover knots, ascent, rigging systems, and anchor points‧ Identifies critical techniques required for rope rescueThis book helps to establi
This new, basic text details the hazards of confined spaces, describes ways to control those hazards, then presents a simple method of conducting a confined space rescue operation. The text assumes
Training is about learning new skills and certifying the ability to perform them to a given standard. Section 1 begins with a one-year outline for training officers. Section 2 follows with a table of
Designed for children beginning to read alone, a vocabulary-building introduction to the brave work of emergency fire fighters contains language-strengthening longer sentences and information boxes fi
This "how-to" book is designed for the person who does not have formal teacher training or a degree in education, but who will need to teach to the service. Its no-nonsense approach covers the day-to
Here?s the perfect book for any child who has ever wanted to sit behind the wheel of a fire truck, try on a firefighter?s helmet, or see what happens when a fire alarm sounds. Action photos bring the
This book covers the four forms of fire: diffusion flames, smoldering, spontaneous combustion, and premixed flames. Using a quantitative approach, it presents an ideal introduction to the scientific
Each day, firefighters throughout the country use numerous tools for extrication, forcible entry, extinguishment, rescue, ventilation, overhaul, salvage, and other functions associated with the “job.”
This well illustrated, step-by-step approach is a vital reference for every inspector and designer of fire protection, sprinkler, architectural or engineering systems. Hydraulic calculations for the
Illustrated in full color. Ride along with Big Frank and the rest of the crew as they race to the scene of an accident, inspect the local KwikShop, demonstrate fire safety at Niceview Elementary Schoo
The Halons are a group of particularly effective agents for fighting fires, but are also under indictment for playing major roles in the catalytic destruction cycles that are depleting the ozone layer
Explains the concept of fuzzy logic, tells how it was developed in the United States, but only exploited in Japan so far, and describes products of the future that will feature fuzzy logic
First Responder's Guide to Agricultural Chemical Accidents provides emergency safety and health information for 452 toxic and hazardous products. These products, frequently used by pest exterminators
Chief Ray Downey has developed city and national rescue teams, and has been involved in numerous rescue operations, including the bombing of the World Trade Center, the bombing of the federal building
The alarm sounds. Fire! Fire! Big trucks roll out of the firehouse and race to the scene. Out come the soft hoses and aerial ladders. Whether the fire is in the city or in the country, on the waterfro
