Synopsis
This text offers cutting edge information required to efficiently and effectively operate fire pumps. The three main pump operator duties of driving the apparatus, operation of the pump and preventative maintenance are presented with an emphasis on safety and NFPA standards. The author ensures that the theory and operating principles of pumps and related components are well covered and presented. Each chapter begins with learning objectives and ends with a summary, review questions, activities and problems.
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About the Author
Dr. Thomas B. Sturtevant is an Associate Division Director with the Texas Engineering Extension Service's Urban Search and Rescue Program and is a member of Texas Task Force 1. He has written textbooks, assessed foreign emergency response training programs, managed training and educational programs, and served on several national Boards. He is a certified Fire Protection Specialist and has an Education Doctorate in Leadership for Teaching & Learning, as well as a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Tennessee. His research/consulting efforts focus on program evaluation and emergency service professional development.
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