Rope Rescue for Firefighting
Rope Rescue for Firefighting

Author: Ken Brennan

Publisher: PennWell Books

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 9780912212616

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* A step-by-step guide for rope rescue * Chapter illustrations cover knots, ascent, rigging systems, and anchor points * Identifies critical techniques required for rope rescue This book helps to establish effective and safe technical rope rescue operations. Brennan begins by aiding you in identifying the risks in the area that you are operating in and assessing your organizational strengths and needs, then follows with a discussion of the various rope rescue components. Includes illustrations of the knots and systems mentioned.

Confined Space Entry and Emergency Response
Confined Space Entry and Emergency Response

Author: D. Alan Veasey

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2005-12-02

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 0471787655

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EVERY SECOND COUNTS WHEN YOU'RE RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCYINVOLVINGCONFINED SPACE-HERE'S THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO PERFORMINGFLAWLESS RESCUES! Confined Space Entry and Emergency Response utilizes a realistic,scenario-based approach to teach you-and your staff-the right wayto respond to an incident involving a confined space. The authorsprovide intensive, step-by-step guidance through the challengingmaze of training regulations, equipment needs, and procedures tokeep your response team finely tuned and ready to go under anyconditions. You'll find expert, detailed coverage of complex-and oftenconfusing-topics such as: * The basic components of rescue * OSHA's regulations for confined space entry and rescue * Confined space entry permitting * Assessing confined space hazards * Hazardous atmospheres and how to protect entrants from them * Air monitoring in confined spaces * Selection and use of personal protective equipment * The use of ropes and rigging The CD-ROM includes the Instructor's Guide along with lesson plansand useful practice tools such as worksheets, exercise handouts,performance checklists, diagrams and equipment lists for fieldexercises, instructions for building field training simulators, andguidelines for identifying rescue trainers and evaluating theircompetency as well as that of outside rescue teams. Everything you need to effectively train those working in aconfined space can truly be found within these pages and on theCD-ROM.

Organizing for Fire and Rescue Services
Organizing for Fire and Rescue Services

Author: Arthur E. Cote

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 616

ISBN-13: 9780877655770

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Apply the experience of dozens of leading authorities with the new Organizing for Fire and Rescue Services. This special fire service edition of NFPA's Fire Protection Handbook is comprised of 35 informative chapters that present the big picture in a single volume. All the topics fire service managers and fire and life safety educators need to know about are here including: Fire and fire science basics including fire data collection and databases, and use of incident data and statistics Information on fire and life safety education including how to reach high-risk groups, understanding media, and evaluation techniques Guidance on fire department administration and operations, pre-incident planning, EMS, training, apparatus and equipment, PPE, managing response to haz-mat incidents, rescue operations, fireground operations, and more! Order your copy today and put time-tested knowledge to work for you!

Facility Fire Brigade: Principles and Practice includes Navigate Advantage Access
Facility Fire Brigade: Principles and Practice includes Navigate Advantage Access

Author: International Association of Fire Chiefs

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2019-11-27

Total Pages: 856

ISBN-13: 1284202852

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A Complete Facility Fire Brigade Training Solution The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to bring you the Second Edition of Facility Fire Brigade: Principles and Practice, a modern integrated teaching and learning system for four levels of a Facility Fire Brigade. These four levels are: Incipient Facility Fire Brigade Member Advanced Exterior Facility Fire Brigade Member Interior Structural Facility Fire Brigade Member Facility Fire Brigade Leader. Today's facility fire brigade members protect all types of facilities. As they answer these calls, it is imperative that no gaps in knowledge compromise their effectiveness or their safety in protecting who they serve. Facility fire brigade members need up-to-date, comprehensive training materials to thoroughly prepare for any situation that may arise. Current Content This text addresses the 2018 Edition of the NFPA 1081, Standard for Facility Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications. It also provides essential guidance for compliance with OSHA Regulations 29 CFR ยง 1910.156, as well as NFPA 600, Standard on Facility Fire Brigades. Dynamic Features The features found in the text will help your students take that extra step toward becoming outstanding fire brigade members. They include: Detailed Case Studies Expanded Skill Drills Advice and encouragement from veteran facility brigade leaders

Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills
Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills

Author: International Association of Fire Chiefs

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 1084

ISBN-13: 9780763746285

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Fire fighter stories of dreams realized, bravery tested, and lives saved. Twelve men and women who haved devoted their lives to saving others tell their stories.