Reading Fire (Paperback)

Benjamin Walker

ISBN 10: 1911028731 / ISBN 13: 9781911028734

Published by Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd, Hove, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. Completing a full scene assessment upon arrival at an incident can significantly lower the overall risks, as well allow for a more effective response. Reading Fire supports frontline practitioners in gathering information upon arrival at an incident, using the 'BE-SAHF' model of assessment. Using a step-by-step approach, it considers each critical area of the model, from building, construction and environmental factors, to understanding and reading smoke, airflow, heat and flames. It explores each of these areas in depth and considers the evidence that needs to be analysed in order to formulate an effective tactical plan. The second volume in the Compartment Firefighting Series focuses on the importance of collecting information immediately upon arrival at an incident, in order to formulate an effective plan. It takes the reader step-by-step through each critical area of the 'BE-SAHF' model of assessment in a practical and accessible format. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reading Fire (Paperback)
• Publisher: Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd, Hove
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1911028731
• ISBN 13: 9781911028734
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Completing a full scene assessment upon arrival at an incident can significantly lower the overall risks, as well allow for a more effective response. Reading Fire supports frontline practitioners in gathering information upon arrival at an incident, using the 'BE-SAHF' model of assessment. Using a step-by-step approach, it considers each critical area of the model, from building, construction and environmental factors, to understanding and reading smoke, airflow, heat and flames. It explores each of these areas in depth and considers the evidence that needs to be analysed in order to formulate an effective tactical plan.

About the Author

Benjamin Walker is an award-winning firefighter, innovative trainer and published author. Benjamin began his career in North East England and has since commanded some of Europe's busiest fire houses. He has led Compartment Fire Behaviour Training at the London Fire Brigade (UK) Training School - the third biggest Metropolitan Fire Department in the world. Through his charitable work, Benjamin has also delivered firefighter training, created infrastucture and sourced & supplied equipment and resources to Fire Departments in economically deprived areas on three continents. Shan Raffel has been a firefighter in Brisbane since 1983. In the 1990s, he became a national leader in Compartment Fire Behaviour Training, implementing the first nationally recognised CFBT programme in Australia. Since then, he has worked to apply the techniques and tactics in the real world. He has assisted numerous fire services in Australia in the development of their training facilities and teaching materials, as well as offering training and support to the international firefighting community.