"From training to equipment to on-scene considerations, this book covers all aspects of rapid intervention and ensures that crew members and Incident Commanders are fully prepared for "Mayday" emergencies. This book addresses the competencies for chapters 5, 6, and 7 of the 2015 edition of NFPA 1407, Standard for Training Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews, and informs training personnel on how to conduct safe, effective, rapid intervention training."--Back cover.
Be Prepared for Any Mayday Situation! From training to equipment to on-scene considerations, Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews: Principles and Practice covers all aspects of rapid intervention and ensures that crew members and incident commanders are fully prepared for “Mayday” emergencies. The textbook completely addresses both knowledge and skills requirements found in the 2015 Edition of NFPA 1407, Standard for Training Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews, and informs training personnel on how to conduct safe, effective rapid intervention training. Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews: Principles and Practice provides a road map for small, medium, or large departments to safely train members on the skills of self-survival and rapid intervention to prepare for incidents where fire fighters become lost, trapped, or disoriented.
The Fire Chief’s Handbook, 7th Edition continues Fire Engineering’s 82-year tradition of publishing the definitive resource for advanced fire service training. The text has been completely updated to meet the changing environment and added responsibilities of the fire service. Returning authors have rewritten their chapter to address today’s leadership and administrative concerns, while new authors are also introduced to offer new perspectives. This comprehensive guidebook is designed for firefighters, company officers, and chief officers of all ranks and department types who want the latest information on the fundamentals of leadership in the fire service, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of a fire department.
Live Fire Training: Principles and Practice to NFPA 1403, Second Edition provides a definitive guide on how to ensure safe and realistic live fire training for both students and instructors.
Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills, Fifth Edition with Navigate Premier Access is the complete teaching and learning solution for Firefighter I and Firefighter II courses.
Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills with Hazardous Materials Response, Fifth Edition with Navigate Premier Access is the complete teaching and learning solution for Firefighter I and Firefighter II with Hazardous Materials Response courses.
Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills with Hazardous Materials Response, Fifth Edition with Navigate Premier Access is the complete teaching and learning solution for Firefighter I and Firefighter II with Hazardous Materials Response courses.
The fourth edition of Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics meets and exceeds the course objectives and outcomes for the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) non-core course, Strategy and Tactics (C0279). Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics prepares the fire officer to take command at structure fires, effectively using available resources. The goal of this text is to explain proven tactics and strategies used at structure fires. It is designed to be used by all fire officers, from company officer to chief of department. The Fourth Edition provides the necessary tools to achieve maximum productivity under adverse fireground conditions. It references NFPA fire investigations, applicable NFPA statistics and standards, the NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program, and the Technical Report Series from the U.S. Fire Administration. It has been expanded to include information from recent studies by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and others. The Fourth Edition contains new content on integration of initial rapid intervention crews, updated content on vent-enter-isolate-search tactics, and more, while continuing to emphasize the role of preincident planning and command decisions that maximize life safety, extinguishment, and property conservation. A multitude of case studies, incident summaries, and extensive end-of-chapter activities promote application of chapter content and critical thinking skills. This text allows a company officer or incident commander to learn fireground procedures at an accelerated pace, thus reducing the cost in lives and property associated with learning by experience only. The Fourth Edition also includes: New and significantly expanded, in-depth Suggested Activities that challenge the reader to apply the strategies and tactics presented in each chapter Incident Summaries that summarize real fireground events and lessons learned Fallacy/Fact boxes that defuse myths and clarify the facts Updated statistics on significant fires in various occupancy types Safety and strategy tips throughout each chapter
Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, Canadian Fourth Edition is specifically designed for Canadian fire service. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to bring you the most comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum that is sure to transform Canada’s fire fighter education. This edition is designed for Canadian fire services that are transitioning their training to NFPA compliance or wish to align their training with recognized best practices. The Canadian Fourth Edition features exceptional content, along with current research, standards, and technology, including the latest research-based data from UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This research explains the interrelationship between heat release rates, reduced time to flashover, and the dangers associated with fighting fires in modern lightweight-constructed buildings. Foundational knowledge is covered extensively, along with an orientation and history of Canada’s fire service and extreme cold weather operations. The content in the Canadian Fourth Edition meets and exceeds the job performance requirements in the 2019 edition of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualification, including the requirements for operations level personnel in the 2017 Edition of NFPA 1072, Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications, and the 2018 Edition of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents. New to the Canadian Fourth Edition: • Five distinct sections: Fire fighter I, Fire fighter II, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations, Hazardous Materials Operations: Mission Specific • A personal health and well-being section that addresses physical fitness, nutrition, hydration, sleep, heart disease, cancer, tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs, counseling and stress management, and suicide awareness and prevention. • The importance of respiratory protection and the use of air monitoring devices during salvage and overhaul operations. • The need to perform field reduction of contaminants to remove dirt and debris from personal protective equipment before returning to the station. • The basic principles of community risk reduction, including the integration of emergency response, engineering enforcement, education, and economic incentives as cohesive strategies to manage community risks. • Critical fire suppression tactics, including those used for concealed space fires, attic fires, buildings with solar photovoltaic systems, and chimney fires. • Updated research and statistics to ensure evidence-based recommendations and protocols. The Canadian Fourth Edition Features • Alerts to additional content available in Navigate 2. • Thought-provoking case studies. • Detailed chapter summaries, key terms, and
This textbook is packaged with Navigate 2 Advantage Access which unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data. Experience Navigate 2 today at www.jblnavigate.com/2.Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, Fourth Edition provides the complete Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II training solution. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to bring you product enhancements and features that ensure student comprehension and enhanced critical thinking.The Fourth Edition features the same exceptional content, along with the latest research, standards and technology, including the latest research-based data from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Understanding that today’s fires release energy faster, reach flashover potential sooner, and may reach higher temperatures than building fires of the past is critically important for new and seasoned fire fighters. This foundational knowledge is covered extensively, in addition to recent data identifying the higher rate of physical and mental health issues in the fire service than the general population. Information relating to fire fighter health and safety has been revised and updated to include behavioral and physical health awareness topics and statistics.The new edition meets and exceeds the performance requirements in the latest edition of NFPA1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. Along with a new design, the structure and organization of the Fourth Edition has been completely updated to allow you the flexibility to teach your Fire Fighter I and II courses exactly the way you wish.The Fourth Edition delivers:A split-level table of contents with distinct sections for Fire Fighter Level I and Level II chaptersFull coverage of all JPRs and competencies required within the 2017 edition of NFPAUpdated research and statistics, with reference information, is included to ensure evidence-based recommendations and protocolsA new and improved Skill Drill design with clear, comprehensive visual summariesAn updated art program featuring new photos and illustrations
