Firefighter's Handbook: Firefighting and Emergency Response - Softcover

Cengage Learning, Delmar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1418073202 ISBN 13: 9781418073206

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2008

Synopsis

Welcome to the world of firefighting! This comprehensive training manual provides you with need to know information critical for development of Firefighter I and II skills, as well as practical advice necessary for proficiency on the job. Meeting 100% of the 2008 NFPA Standard 1001, this new edition seeks to meet and exceed the requirements for firefighting training in order to lead candidates to success on the certification exam, as well as serve as a handy reference for refresher training. Thoroughly revised by a team of respected experts in the fire service, Firefighter's Handbook: Firefighting & Emergency Response, Third Edition, touches on new practices, technology and initiatives that are a consideration for all firefighters. Current topics include a new chapter on large incident and disaster response, as well as new information on fire life safety initiatives, managing air supply and performing emergency checks, predicting building collapse, GPS technology, thermal imaging use in search and rescue, new considerations for terrorism response, and much more! With a reader-friendly approach, this book is a valuable resource for all fire departments, academies and colleges conducting initial and refresher firefighter training.

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Review:

"The requirements for any course taught is that it at least must meet the appropriate NFPA Standard. This book does meet and in many cases exceeds that required amount of knowledge...It is obvious that these chapters were updated by subject matter experts and include the latest information...they are current, relevant, and up to date."~ Philip Oakes, Training Division Manager, State of Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, Cheyenne, WY

"I felt that the chapters provided the necessary information to meet current NFPA Standards while providing a sold foundation in the basic firefighting skills and responsibilities...based on the content, currency and fresh approach, I would definitely utilize this manual in my classes."~Battalion Chief S.R. Hunter, City of Bethany Fire Department, Bethany, OK

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1418073202
• ISBN 13: 9781418073206
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 1056