About the Author:
Dr. Ben A. Hirst is President of Performance Training Systems (PTS). Over the past 16 years, PTS has become the leading provider of valid testing materials for the certification, promotion, and training of fire and emergency medical personnel. These testing materials are used by 55 certification agencies, over 250 fire departments, and over 100 training academies and colleges worldwide. Established in 1873, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is a powerful, professional membership organization of more than 12,600 chief fire and emergency officers. The mission of the IAFC is to provide leadership to career and volunteer chiefs, chief fire officers, and managers of emergency service organizations throughout the international community through vision, information, education, services, and representation to enhance their professionalism and capabilities. Members of the IAFC are the world s leading experts in fire fighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety legislation.
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