Beyond The Reach Of Ladders

Author : James S. Angle,Michael F. Gala Jr.,David Harlow,William B. Lombardo
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781284180190

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Firefighting Strategies and Tactics by James S. Angle,Michael F. Gala Jr.,David Harlow,William B. Lombardo Pdf

The Fourth Edition of Firefighting Strategies and Tactics meets and exceeds the course outcomes of the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course Strategy and Tactics (C0279). Firefighting Strategies and Tactics, Fourth Edition is a valuable resource for fire fighters studying for promotion or taking civil service examinations. The Fourth Edition reinforces safe and effective firefighting strategies and tactics for fire fighters and fire officers to employ during a wide spectrum of fire incidents. The chapters follow a natural progression, each chapter building on the previous foundation to provide a broad understanding of firefighting strategy and tactics. Firefighting Strategies and Tactics, Fourth Edition offers in-depth coverage of potential incident hazards, strategic goals, and tactical objectives at: One- and two-family dwellings Multiple-family dwellings Commercial buildings Places of assembly High-rise buildings Vehicle fires Wildland fires The Fourth Edition also includes: An Emphasis on Safety—Safety and professionalism are stressed throughout the chapters and are reinforced through discussions of incident effectiveness, hazard awareness, and strategic decision-making. Information for Today’s Fire Service—Expanded and new discussions on geographic information system (GIS mapping), drone use for creating preincident plans, cancer risks in the fire service, gross decontamination of bunker gear after fires to reduce carcinogens, lookouts-communications-escape routes and safety zones (LCES), and deployment of rapid intervention crews at wildland fires. Engaging Case Studies—Opening each chapter, case studies highlight actual events to emphasize the importance of developing sound strategies and tactics to fight fires effectively and safely. Additional case studies close out each chapter and provide students an opportunity to test their understanding in a safe environment. Knowledge in Action—The final chapter demonstrates how the strategies and tactics throughout this resource may be applied in scenarios set at various types of occupancies. This feature offers students an opportunity to see how concepts are applied in the real world.

Author : Mike Rossman
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781412008228

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Behind My Badge by Mike Rossman Pdf

Behind My Badge is a spellbinding story of courage, commitment, and unwavering faith. Captain Mike Rossman takes us behind the scenes of the City of Miami Fire Department over a period of 30 years of service. As his hard-won promotions take him from rookie to Battalion Captain, he tells us what it's really like to be a firefighter or paramedic on a Rescue crew - from learning how to lay a hose or hook a ladder to departmental policies like "skipping." Whether he and his men are responding to a multi-alarm fire, rushing to a riot scene, saving the life of a cardiac arrest patient, delivering a child, or treating a horse, they have to count first on each other. Captain Rossman's stories are honest compassionate, often inspirational, and interlaved with the wry humor born of facing danger on a daily basis.

Author : Elizabeth Goren
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Fire fighters
ISBN : 1871871727

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Beyond the Reach of Ladders by Elizabeth Goren Pdf

Beyond The Reach of Ladders presents a truly unique perspective on the impact of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The author, a brave and humane woman who also happens to be a psychoanalyst, steps into uncharted waters, taking psychoanalytic therapy out of the consulting room and into the outside world as she heals the psychological wounds of those at the heart of the rescue effort, on their own turf. This tale of her work with grief-stricken and traumatised firefighters is the story of a life-altering journey into the unknown. A tribute to the strength and resiliency of the human spirit, this unflinchingly honest book shows us how, with the right kind of help, life can be more powerful than death, however strong a pull death may exert in times of traumatic stress. With Dr. Goren as our guide, we are shown how an understanding of the unconscious, in the widest sense of that word, can bring hope ...and change. Elizabeth Goren is a psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice. She is adjunct clinical professor at New York University and Pace University, where she teaches and supervises psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and trauma studies.She has lived and worked in New York City for forty years.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Pearson South Africa
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Construction equipment
ISBN : 1770256075

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FCS Construction Plant and Equipment L2 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Angle
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781284036442

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Firefighting Strategies and Tactics by Angle Pdf

"This text meets the course outcomes of the National Fire Academy's Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) associate level strategy and tactics course. It provides an overview of common firefighting concepts from fire dynamics to extinguishing agents, to incident management, to fire fighter safety, to building construction, to preincident planning to post incident analysis"--Back cover.

Author : John Norman
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781593702793

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Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics by John Norman Pdf

John Norman has updated his best-selling book, a guide for the firefighter and fire officer who, having learned the basic mechanics of the trade, are looking for specific methods for handling specific situations. In this new fourth edition, readers will find a new chapter on lightweight construction, a new chapter on electrical fires and emergencies, updates to many chapters including such topics as wind-driven fires, and many new illustrations.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 920 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1949
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : MINN:30000010145898

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Agriculture Handbook by Anonim Pdf

Set includes revised editions of some issues.

Author : International Code Council
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030790141

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Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings by International Code Council Pdf

This Guide provides information on special topics that affect the fire safety performance of very tall buildings, their occupants and first responders during a fire. This Guide addresses these topics as part of the overall building design process using performance-based fire protection engineering concepts as described in the SFPE Engineering Guide to Performance Based Fire Protection. This Guide is not intended to be a recommended practice or a document that is suitable for adoption as a code. The Guide pertains to “super tall,” “very tall” and “tall” buildings. Throughout this Guide, all such buildings are called “very tall buildings.” These buildings are characterized by heights that impose fire protection challenges; they require special attention beyond the protection features typically provided by traditional fire protection methods. This Guide does not establish a definition of buildings that fall within the scope of this document.

Author : Raul Angulo
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781284023855

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Engine Company Fireground Operations by Raul Angulo Pdf

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Jones & Bartlett Learning are pleased to bring you the fourth edition of Engine Company Fireground Operations. This expanded edition incorporates the latest recommendations from UL and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) into every aspect of fire attack and ventilation and presents an extensive study of engine company fire ground operations. This new edition is an ideal resource for fire service personnel preparing for promotion or studying for a civil service examination. Firefighters and company officers will gain knowledge in fire science, building construction, and the effects of burning modern fuels that result in extreme fire behavior. Specific features include: Detailed illustrations that show the tactics and approaches described in each chapter Case studies of strategies and tactics that resulted in firefighter line of duty deaths, as well as those that were successful, incorporated into the recommended practices of engine company fire attack, rescue, and ventilation Detailed information on size-up that applies risk management principles to the Value-Time-Size method, which considers survivability profiling and threshold limits, identifying problems, selecting strategies and tactics, developing a quick incident action plan, and applying a functional accountability system for safety A significant emphasis on attacking residential and commercial basement fires A one-of-its-kind chapter on fireground operations and responsibilities for company level high-rise firefighting, with special attention paid to fire behavior within high-rise buildings In-depth coverage of all the basic engine company responsibilities, including: Equipment Initial hose lays and water supplies The deployment of attack, back-up, and exposure hose lines Rapid intervention teams Search and rescue Master streams Fire protection systems Standpipe operations Salvage and overhaul

Author : John Norman
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
Page : 885 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781593704186

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Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics, 5th Edition by John Norman Pdf

The ONE handbook thousands of fire officers and firefighters look to for safe, fireground-tested strategies and tactics. With his fifth edition, Chief John Norman offers lessons learned during his extensive and time-honored career. Chief Norman imparts wisdom and experience by offering advice informed by actual outcomes from the fireground. This guide continues to be invaluable for firefighters aspiring to the officer level and those seeking to promote safety and effectiveness in their organization and the communities they serve by improving their own skills. NEW TO THIS EDITION This fifth edition conveys valuable information gained over the past several years from scientific research relating to the tactics that we use to the changes that have taken place within our communities. Failure to recognize change and adapt to it places a fire department at a great disadvantage and can cost lives and property. The community changes that most directly affect the fire service today include faster, hotter, and more toxic fires and significantly reduced staffing in many fire departments. These are inescapable facts. Our challenge is to use the knowledge that is at our disposal to select the right tools, technologies, and tactics to safely and successfully adapt to and overcome these challenges. Chief John Norman has updated his best-selling book for fire officers and firefighters to include: A new chapter on fires in cellars and basements, which have taken on a deadlier aspect in recent years. How to safely deal with cumulative changes in the modern fire environment. The role of fire departments in terrorism and homeland security about specific threats from response to active shooters and sieges to bio-weapons. Divided into two parts—General Firefighting Tactics and Specific Fire Situations—Fire Officer’s Handbook of Tactics, 5th edition, begins with establishing ground rules for structural firefighting and then moves to specific situations of fires and emergencies in the most common structures and occupancies. The many photos, illustrations, and anecdotes provide readers with a greater understanding of the concepts and lessons in the text. As new technologies are introduced into the modern fire service, the basic strategies of firefighting—protecting life, confining the fire, and extinguishing the fire—do not change. What changes are the tactics.

Author : Stacy L. Bell,Lindsay Rock,Tracey Vasil Biscontini
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-11
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781118000533

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Firefighter Exam For Dummies by Stacy L. Bell,Lindsay Rock,Tracey Vasil Biscontini Pdf

The fast and easy way to score your best on the Firefighter Exam In addition to physical tests of strength, agility, and coordination, firefighters must also pass a difficult written test that requires serious preparation to fare well, and many applicants fail to succeed. Firefighter Exam For Dummies gives you a complete review of the most commonly tested topics that are typical of firefighter exams given to candidates across North America, as well as tips and advice on how to pass the oral interview, psychological testing, and the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Coverage of reading comprehension, math, principles of mechanics, tool usage and recognition, memorization and visualization, and on-the-job scenarios Study advice and test-taking tips 4 full-length practice exams with answers and detailed explanations including the National Firefighter Selection Inventory (NFSI), a battery of 105 questions that assess the job-related cognitive skills required of a firefighter, and a test based on the New York City (NYC) firefighter exam-one of the most demanding Complete with advice for conquering test anxiety, Firefighter Exam For Dummies covers everything you need to know to confidently tackle-and pass-the big exam.

Author : William E. Clark
Publisher : PennWell Books
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780878149209

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Firefighting Principles and Practices by William E. Clark Pdf

This classic look at the basics of firefighting provides up-to-date information on firefighting operations beginning with fire behavior and on through to fundamental approaches, strategy, coordination, and tactics of safe fireground activities. The book also discusses operational procedures of ladder and engine companies, along with preplanning routines that departments should follow, and finishes with a look at common fires, along with fires that could require special attention, including the “Big One.”

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1976-10
Category : Industrial hygiene
ISBN : UIUC:30112104144347

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Job Safety & Health by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mohammad Nabeel Waseem
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781498741798

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Fire Protection Approaches in Site Plan Review by Mohammad Nabeel Waseem Pdf

This book provides the fundamental concepts of fire protection as they relate to site planning. It educates readers whether they are architects, engineers, developers, fire fighters, fire inspectors, or code officials, and explains the importance of proper site plan review. Poor design and overlooked details often lead to delayed response time, resulting in loss of life and property. Topics covered include the importance of grading, fire codes, fire flow, fire truck access, fire department connections, aerial ladder truck access, fire lines and more.

Author : Vincent Dunn
Publisher : PennWell Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0912212845

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Command and Control of Fires and Emergencies by Vincent Dunn Pdf

A busy fire officer handles numerous tasks: administration, budgets, political interaction, medical response, fire prevention, inspections, etc. This book brings the active fire officer back to his job's focus: Fighting fires and responding to emergencies.