Residential Fire Rescue
Residential Fire Rescue

Author: Mark van der Feyst

Publisher: Fire Engineering Books

Published: 2014-03-25

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1593703228

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Authors Mark van der Feyst, Eric Wissner and James Petruzzi wrote their new book to serve as a much-needed sole source reference for rescuing an occupant from a residential structure. Residential Fire Rescue covers the theory of search and rescue, practical application of search and rescue, and company training. The book includes sample lesson plans that can be customized for various skills (including VES, drags and removals); step-by-step instructions combined with photos to show the various rescue techniques and positions; and, a DVD to aid the instruction of techniques. Company officers, training officers, and firefighters will find Residential Fire Rescue an important resource.

Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service
Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service

Author: Francis Brannigan

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2010-02-22

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 0763778028

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Brannigan’s Building Construction for the Fire Service, Fourth Edition is a must read for fire fighters, prospective fire fighters, and fire science students. This edition continues the Brannigan tradition of using plain language to describe technical information about different building types and their unique hazards. This text ensures that critical fire fighting information is easy-to-understand and gives valuable experience to fire fighters before stepping onto the fireground. The first edition of Building Construction for the Fire Service was published in 1971. Frank Brannigan was compelled to write the most comprehensive building construction text for the fire service so that he could save fire fighters’ lives. His passion for detail and extensive practical experience helped him to develop the most popular text on the market. His motto of: “Know your buildings,” informs every aspect of this new edition of the text. Listen to a Podcast with Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, Fourth Edition co-author Glenn Corbett to learn more about this training program! Glenn discusses his relationship with the late Frank Brannigan, the dangers of heavy construction timber, occupancy specific hazards, and other areas of emphasis within the Fourth Edition. To listen now, visit: http://d2jw81rkebrcvk.cloudfront.net/assets.multimedia/audio/Building_Construction.mp3.

The Fire Chief's Handbook, 7th Edition
The Fire Chief's Handbook, 7th Edition

Author: Richard A. Marinucci

Publisher: Fire Engineering Books & Videos

Published: 2015-04-17

Total Pages: 943

ISBN-13: 1593702620

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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.

Elevator and Escalator Rescue
Elevator and Escalator Rescue

Author: Theodore Lee Jarboe

Publisher: Fire Engineering Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1593700768

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Contins important information for technical rescue members, training officers, and fire company members. Details the risks involved in elevator and escalator rescues and how to face them correctly.