Now in a striking four-color format, Introduction To Fire Protection, 4E reflects the latest FESHE outlines and NFPA fire codes and ordinances as it provides all the necessary tools for individuals seeking a career in the fire service. Written by a widely respected firefighter instructor and authority, this comprehensive resource emphasizes the vital skills needed by successful firefighters. It includes up-to-the-minute coverage of incident effectiveness, customer service, physical fitness, training, and fire prevention. It ... Read More
Now in a striking four-color format, Introduction To Fire Protection, 4E reflects the latest FESHE outlines and NFPA fire codes and ordinances as it provides all the necessary tools for individuals seeking a career in the fire service. Written by a widely respected firefighter instructor and authority, this comprehensive resource emphasizes the vital skills needed by successful firefighters. It includes up-to-the-minute coverage of incident effectiveness, customer service, physical fitness, training, and fire prevention. It also covers such cutting-edge issues as homeland security, goal setting, life safety initiatives, recent laws affecting firefighters, fire fighter emergency decision making, and other developments straight from the field. Benefits: NEW! Now in a vibrant 4-color format, the cutting-edge new Fourth Edition of INTRODUCTION TO FIRE PROTECTION includes the most current statistics available and reflects the latest practices from the field. It replaces black and white illustrations with full-color photos and graphics. Reflecting the latest developments from the field, the text's comprehensive coverage includes fire protection, career opportunities, philosophy and history of fire protections/services, fire loss analysis, and many more topics, including an introduction to fire strategy and tactics. Includes current statistics and the latest available information on the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Life Safety Initiatives, safety in training and goal-setting highlight the importance of safety and professionalism in fire service. Offers a directory of fire-related Web sites in the Appendices encourages aspiring firefighters to broaden their knowledge of fire services. Covers leading-edge technology as Mobile Data Computers (MDC) and Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) to help future firefighters keep pace with the latest developments and advances in the industry. "Safety Notes" highlighted throughout the text reinfo Read Less
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New. Discover what you need to know to obtain a career in fire service or fire protection! Written by a certified master instructor and hazardous materials specialist, this edition of Introduction to Fire Protection has been thoroughly updated based on the 2001 National Fire Codes, and includes the latest information on the Candidate Physical Ability test. A great resource for anyone considering a career in fire protection, this comprehensive orientation manual outlines entrance requirements in detail and provides meticulous coverage of fire-related subjects, such as: fire chemistry and physics, fire department administration, fire protection devices and equipment, emergency operations, and public and private support organizations. All statistics have been updated based on the latest National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) fire codes and ordinances as well as information available from The U.S. Fire Problem. This edition also features the latest incident command system information, plus an all-new section on Risk Management, one of the driving forces behind fire protection planning today. Progressively written, this book underscores the role of public education and prevention and its importance in the modern fire service. A directory of fire-related web sites is also provided in an appendix for readers who want to take advantage of the Internet to research educational opportunities, and fire service and/or fire protection job descriptions.
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