Residential Fire Rescue

Residential Fire Rescue

Author: Mark van der Feyst

Publisher: Fire Engineering Books

Published: 2014-03-25

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1593703228

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Authors Mark van der Feyst, Eric Wissner and James Petruzzi wrote their new book to serve as a much-needed sole source reference for rescuing an occupant from a residential structure. Residential Fire Rescue covers the theory of search and rescue, practical application of search and rescue, and company training. The book includes sample lesson plans that can be customized for various skills (including VES, drags and removals); step-by-step instructions combined with photos to show the various rescue techniques and positions; and, a DVD to aid the instruction of techniques. Company officers, training officers, and firefighters will find Residential Fire Rescue an important resource.


The Rescue Company

The Rescue Company

Author: Ray Downey

Publisher: Fire Engineering Books

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 091221225X

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Chief Ray Downey has developed city and national rescue teams, and has been involved in numerous rescue operations, including the bombing of the World Trade Center, the bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, and various natural disasters. He offers guidelines and recommendations on how to start a rescue company, the equipment needed, and the operational planning that is necessary for company development. Specific rescue company response incidents are also discussed.


Firefighter Rescue & Survival

Firefighter Rescue & Survival

Author: Richard Kolomay

Publisher: Fire Engineering Books

Published: 2003-04-01

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9780878148295

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Deliberate training in firefigher rescue and survival is a field that is new to many in the fire service and private industry alike. For those firefighters and company officers assigned to a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), not making the correct split-second decisions--such as immediately recognizing changes in fire behavior or failing to evaluate their level of SCBA air--can result in the loss of the lives of the entire team. In an effort to reduce the number of line-of-duty firefighting injuries and deaths, while at the same time being proactive in the fire service training and leadership, authors Richard Kolomay and Robert Hoff have drawn upon their combined 50+ years of firefighting experience to put together this comprehensive guide. Key Features & Benefits - Provides an awareness of firefighter safety and proactive fire service training - Describes various types of serious firefighter injuries and fatality incidents during emergency incident operations - Details recommended Rapid Intervention Team operating methods and procedures, as well as how to activate a Rapid Intervention Team


Fire Department Special Operations

Fire Department Special Operations

Author: John Norman

Publisher: Fire Engineering Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 1593701934

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Ray Downey wrote the first edition of The Rescue Company in the early 1990s. Building on Downey's legacy, John Norman has written Fire Department Special Operations to take into consideration the earth-shattering events, funding increases, research advances, expanded capabilities, and changes in regulations and standards that have widened the knowledge gap since the publication of Chief Downey's book. Fire Department Special Operations is an excellent guide for agencies and individuals in establishing, staffing, operating, and maintaining heavy rescue units in the many forms they may take. It is also an ideal training resource for the officers and individuals assigned the duties that a rescue firefighter must accomplish.


Fireboy to the Rescue!

Fireboy to the Rescue!

Author: Edward Miller

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780823423446

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Fireboy gives tips on preventing fires and staying safe if a fire does start.


Alphabet Rescue

Alphabet Rescue

Author: Audrey Wood

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 0439853168

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While on vacation in Alphabet City, Little e and the other lowercase letters repair an old fire truck and come to the rescue when a fire engulfs the letter-making factory.


Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue!

Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue!

Author: Nosy Crow

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2013-02-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0763665185

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With chunky sliders to push and pull, this robust little board book is perfect for active toddlers. Rich in visual detail and with touches of humor, it is sure to become a classic in the family library. Bizzy Bear is lending a hand at the fire station when he receives an emergency call summoning the team’s help. Join the fire fighters as they race to the rescue in this action-packed story for the very young!


Fire Department Incident Safety Officer

Fire Department Incident Safety Officer

Author: Dodson

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2015-08-21

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1284041956

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The third edition of Fire Department Incident Safety Officer has been thoroughly updated to cover the latest trends, information, and best-practices needed by current and aspiring Incident Safety Officers (ISO’s). Developed in partnership with the Fire Department Safety Officer’s Association and based on the 2015 Edition of NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, this authoritative resource focuses uniquely on the roles, responsibilities, and duties for fire service officers assigned to the incident command staff position of safety officer. From smoke reading to alternative energy sources to green construction buildings, Fire Department Incident Safety Officer, Third Edition is loaded with up-to-date information needed to keep fire department members safe, including: A new chapter dedicated to the Incident Safety Officer at Training Drills and Special Events Entire chapters devoted to important topics like reading smoke, reading buildings,


Fire Crew! (Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue)

Fire Crew! (Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue)

Author: Frank Berrios

Publisher: RH/Disney

Published: 2015-01-06

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 0736433392

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From the world of Cars soars Planes: Fire & Rescue, a comedy-adventure featuring a quirky crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfires. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this fun and exciting Step 2 Step into Reading reader!