Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I & II, 2019 update
Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I & II, 2019 update

Author: Fire Engineering

Publisher: Fire Engineering Books

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 1639

ISBN-13: 159370447X

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Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and II - “WRITTEN TO 2019 NFPA STANDARDS 1001” The Preeminent Handbook on Real-World Fire Basics From fire service history to basic fire attack and building construction to firefighter safety, Fire Engineering’s 2019 update is the standard instruction handbook for firefighters. Lessons learned from more than 40 experienced authors who share their insight and knowledge. Edited by Glenn Corbett, Fire Engineering magazine’s technical editor, this 2019 update gives readers practical, real-world, time-tested knowledge and skills. Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and II is the chosen reference for training and certification. Bobby Halton, editor in chief, Fire Engineering/education director, FDIC International, says: “Ours is an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly occupation. One should learn as much as possible about every aspect of firefighting. Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and II is the most comprehensive introduction to the world’s most honored profession.”

Fire-Related Firefighter Injuries In 2004
Fire-Related Firefighter Injuries In 2004

Author: U. S. Fire Administration

Publisher: FEMA

Published: 2013-03-08

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13:

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Fire-Related Firefighter Injuries in 2004 relies on data from the Nation's largest fire incident database, NFIRS, and on independent research from a variety of public and private organizations including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Emergency Response Planning for Corporate and Municipal Managers
Emergency Response Planning for Corporate and Municipal Managers

Author: Paul A. Erickson

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2006-03-01

Total Pages: 429

ISBN-13: 0080477585

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Emergency Response Planning for Corporate and Municipal Managers, Second Edition, outlines the essential roles of corporate and municipal managers when responding to a wide range of natural and man-made disasters. It demonstrates the importance of their relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies as well as public and private community sectors. Author Paul Erickson, one of the leading experts in the field, focuses on proactively planning for emergencies, particularly in the recognition and advanced coordination of response to incidents instead of simply implementing emergency measures. This book provides specific recommendations regarding the immediate and long-term health and safety of emergency response. End of chapter summaries and questions provide concise information on learning objectives and a review of important concepts. This book is recommended for graduate and undergraduate students studying emergency planning, management, and response; security, disaster recovery, loss prevention, and business continuity professionals and consultants; municipal managers involved in emergency planning and response; and corporate risk management/hazard professionals. - Helps you to develop and implement an Emergency Response Plan - Provides specific recommendations regarding the immediate and long-term health and safety of emergency response personnel - End of Chapter summaries and questions provide concise information on learning objectives and a review of important concepts

Leading Recommendations for Preventing Fire Fighter Fatalities, 1998-2005
Leading Recommendations for Preventing Fire Fighter Fatalities, 1998-2005

Author: Marilyn Ridenour

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010-03

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1437920454

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Each year in the U.S., approx. 100 fire fighters die in the line of duty. In 1998, Congress appropriated funds to NIOSH for a fire fighter safety initiative. NIOSH developed and implemented the Fire Fighter Fatality Invest. and Prevention Program (FFFIPP), the goal of which is to reduce the number of fire fighter fatalities. NIOSH conducts investigations of line-of-duty fire fighter deaths to identify contributing factors and to generate recommend. for prevention. This document is a synthesis of the 1,286 individual recommend. from the 335 FFFIPP investigations conducted from 1998 to 2005. The fire service should use this document to develop, update, and implement policies, programs, and training to prevent fatalities among fire fighters. Charts and tables.

Firefighter's Handbook
Firefighter's Handbook

Author:

Publisher: Delmar Thomson Learning

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 1034

ISBN-13:

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Contains an illustrated guide to firefighting, and includes information on hazardous materials, terrorism, and the requirements for passing the Firefighter I and II, and complies with the 2002 standards for firefighting professionals.