Firefighting Principles and Practices

William E. Clark

ISBN 10: 0878149201 / ISBN 13: 9780878149209

Published by Fire Engineering Books, US, 1991

About this Item

This classic look at the basics of firefighting provides up-to-date information on firefighting operations beginning with fire behavior and on through to fundamental approaches, strategy, coordination, and tactics of safe fireground activities. The book also discusses operational procedures of ladder and engine companies, along with preplanning routines that departments should follow, and finishes with a look at common fires, along with fires that could require special attention, including the "Big One.".

Seller Inventory # LU-9780878149209

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Firefighting Principles and Practices
• Publisher: Fire Engineering Books, US
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0878149201
• ISBN 13: 9780878149209
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Second Edition.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 22.86W x 3.81H x 29.85D centimeters 22.86 centimeters width by 3.81 centimeters height by 29.85 centimeters depth
• Weight: 1361 grams

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Synopsis

This classic look at the basics of firefighting provides up-to-date information on firefighting operations beginning with fire behavior and on through to fundamental approaches, strategy, coordination, and tactics of safe fireground activities. The book also discusses operational procedures of ladder and engine companies, along with preplanning routines that departments should follow, and finishes with a look at common fires, along with fires that could require special attention, including the “Big One.”