
Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations
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Author Biography
The entire Essentials of Fire Fighting manual is written by a single professional writer with more than four decades of fire service training experience. This ensures consistency of information throughout.
The entire manual is validated by a committee of subject matter experts, representing all levels of the fire service in North America. This ensures only truly recognized best practices are presented.
Table of Contents
Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations | |
Firefighter Orientation | |
Firefighter Safety and Health | |
Fire Behavior | |
Building Construction | |
Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment | |
Portable Fire Extinguishers | |
Ropes and Knots | |
Rescue and Extrication | |
Forcible Entry | |
Ground Ladders | |
Ventilation | |
Water Supply | |
Fire Hose | |
Fire Streams | |
Fire Control | |
Fire Detection, Alarm, and Suppression Systems | |
Loss Control | |
Protecting Fire Scene Evidence | |
Fire Department Communications | |
Fire Prevention and Public Education | |
Basic Prehospital Emergency Medical Care for Firefighters | |
Introduction to Hazardous Materials | |
Operations at Haz Mat Incidents | |
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