Synopsis
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 Bloom's Taxonomy, and a complementary companion to the Introduction to Fire Pump Operations, 2nd Edition text, the book guides the learner through various phases of testing, beginning with comprehension questions, application and analysis, and then following up with evaluation questions. Each phase includes three, 100 question exams to allow learners to practice answering questions at each level, as well as target areas needed for further study. The answers are provided following each exam, and each question is accompanied by references to the Introduction to Fire Pump Operations, 2nd Edition , the NFPA Standard 1002, 2003 Edition, as well as insightful rationale that encourages self-study. A final exam consisting of 200 questions of the various types is also included at the end of the book, once learners have mastered the previous levels.
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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