This version includes all 21 chapters of Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition and adds three chapters written and validated to meet the emergency medical and hazardous materials requirements of NFPA® 1001, 2013 Edition. Chapter 22 specifically addresses the Firefighter I and Firefighter II knowledge and skills requirements for the emergency medical care competencies identified in NFPA® 1001, 2013 Edition Chapter 4. Chapters 23 and 24 meet the First Responder Awareness and Operations Levels for Responders according to NFPA® 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2012 Edition and OSHA 1910.120. The chapters also provide validated content to meet Section 6.6, Mission-Specific Competencies: Product Control, of NFPA® 472. The hazardous materials information is adapted from the IFSTA Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 4th Edition.
The frequency of lawsuits in the private and public sectors is proliferating, and the fire service is not immune. The protections afforded by Sovereign Immunity have eroded, and fire departments are rightfully being held to quality standards. They face an increasing number of responsibilities that expose them to litigation. Given his legal background and ongoing active role in the fire service, the author is in a unique position to provide expertise on how to avoid legal problems by learning from the experiences of others. The second edition of Fire Service Law continues to provide much-needed coverage of the key areas in which a firefighter or fire department is likely to encounter litigation. The fundamental legal principles presented will serve as an excellent foundation for proper decision making and protocol in a fire service organization. The real-life case studies and relevant examples taken from today’s headlines are valuable tools in the study of fire and EMS law. End-of-chapter review questions correspond to the case studies, and Expand Your Learning exercises are included for student and group assignments. Readers of this authoritative guide can stay abreast of the latest court decisions affecting fire department operations by accessing the author’s Fire, EMS, & Safety Law Newsletter website.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), and the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) are pleased to bring you Fire and Emergency Services Instructor: Principles and Practice, Third Edition. With a full library of technological resources to engage candidates and assist instructors, Fire and Emergency Services Instructor takes training off the printed page. This text meets and exceeds all of the job performance requirements (JPRs) for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I, II, and III, as well as two new levels for Live Fire Instructor and Live Fire Instructor-in-Charge, of the 2019 Edition of NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications. Innovative features include: Rapid access of content through clear and concise Knowledge and Skills Objectives with page number references and NFPA 1041 correlations Promotion of critical thinking and classroom discussion through the “Training Bulletin” and “Incident Report” features “JPRs in Action” feature identifying the specific responsibilities of the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I, II, and III relating to the job performance requirements (JPRs) Tips geared toward the company-level instructor, department training officer, and training program manager offering instruction techniques, test writing and evaluation pointers, and helpful notes on communication and curriculum delivery Realistic instructor scenarios with questions designed to provoke critical thinking in the learning environment New to the Third Edition: In-depth discussion of student-centered learning Learner-centered teaching methods and strategies Evidence-based techniques for improving learning Expanded explanation of learning science Content that meets the live fire instructor and live fire instructor-in-charge JPRs of NFPA 1041, including: Live Fire Evolution Pre-Live Fire Evolution Post-Live Fire Evolution
