Establishing a Relationship Between Alcohol and Casualties of Fire
Establishing a Relationship Between Alcohol and Casualties of Fire

Author: U. S. Fire Administration

Publisher: FEMA

Published: 2013-03-08

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13:

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This report examines fire and alcohol studies performed by medical scientists, fire investigators, and social theorists. The physiological effects of long and short-term alcohol use are described. Alcohol's effect on behavior and its role in unintentional injuries is examined. The demographics of alcohol use and abuse as well as societal factors influencing alcohol use are noted. Caretakers who are under the influence of alcohol are also studied in regards to how their impairment may affect a dependent individual. The demographics of fire and fire fatalities are described. The leading causes of fire fatalities are also discussed, specifically how and to what extent they are affected by alcohol.

Alcoholism Sourcebook, 6th Ed.
Alcoholism Sourcebook, 6th Ed.

Author: James Chambers

Publisher: Infobase Holdings, Inc

Published: 2021-09-01

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 0780819187

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Consumer health information about alcohol abuse, addiction, and related health effects, with facts about treatment and recovery. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

House Fires
House Fires

Author: Jerry Knapp

Publisher: Fire Engineering Books

Published: 2019-03-04

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 1593704127

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House Fires by Jerry Knapp & Chris Flatley provides a practical and comprehensive guide to strategy and tactics to fight house fires. Features and Benefits: --Interactive scenarios based on fireground experience to help develop your fireground decision making --Compilation of the best strategy and tactics for house fires from many experienced fire service experts --Firefighters: critical information, insight, and understanding of strategies you will be expected to execute on the fireground including size up, search/rescue, fire attack, ventilation, and engine and truck operations --Fire officers: scenario-based practical application of traditional and modern approaches to house fires --Students of fire suppression: a comprehensive text including the latest research on our most important alarm Examine and practice what must be done for you to determine how best to develop your strategy and tactics at your most important alarm—the house fire. Use this book as a reference as your career progresses—from firefighter to line officer to chief— after you experience different fire situations. You will gain a deeper understanding from the practical scenarios to improve your decision-making skills.