Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews: Principles and Practice
Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews: Principles and Practice

Author: Joe Nedder

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1449609767

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"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.

Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews
Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews

Author: Joe Nedder

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2014-03-28

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1449609775

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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.

NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments
NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments

Author: National Fire Protection Association

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13:

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"The purpose of this standard is to specify the minimum criteria addressing the effectiveness and efficiency of the career public fire suppression operations, emergency medical service, and special operations delivery in protecting the citizens of the jurisdiction and the occupational safety and health of fire department employees"--P. 4.

Air Management for the Fire Service
Air Management for the Fire Service

Author: Mike Gagliano

Publisher: Fire Engineering Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 684

ISBN-13: 1593701292

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The expert instructors at the Seattle Fire Department offer a comprehensive explanation of how to develop and implement an effective air management program for departments of any size. This handbook includes examples from international departments, the newest technology breakthroughs, and more.

Crew Resource Management for the Fire Service
Crew Resource Management for the Fire Service

Author: Randy Okray

Publisher: PennWell Books

Published: 2003-12

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 9781593700065

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This resource aims to reduce injuries and fatalities on the fireground by preventing human error. It provides fire service professionals with the necessary communication, leadership, and decision-making tools to operate safely and effectively under stressful conditions. Although the concept of crew resource management has been around since the 1970s, this is the first book to apply C( to the fire service industry.

Suburban Fire Tactics
Suburban Fire Tactics

Author: Jim Silvernail

Publisher: Fire Engineering Books

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 1593702949

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Suburban Fire Tactics is a guide for suburban-based fire operations. All fire departments share the same common objectives: to save lives, protect and conserve property, and limit harm to the environment. How urban, rural, and suburban agencies differ is in the delivery of tactics and strategies. This book explains the factors that limit suburban operations and depicts the differences between urban and suburban capabilities. This is a valuable resource for policymakers, chief officers, company officers, and firefighters (both veteran and neophyte). Features and benefits: - Understand the key objectives and strategies for suburban operations. - Obtain a guide to develop suggested operating methods for suburban firefighting. - Gain the knowledge to develop and apply successful fireground tactics in suburban settings.

The Fire She Fights
The Fire She Fights

Author: Tracy Moore

Publisher:

Published: 2021-10-07

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9781634894760

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Ruby, Dana, Brazil, and Jessie--choose the extraordinary when they join the Minneapolis Fire Department. Prepared to fight literal fires, none of them anticipates the threats lurking in the dark corners of the firehouse. Is it better to secure her own place in a flawed system or fight for a better system for everyone?