A basic, no-nonsense book for all firefighters assigned to the truck, as well as members of fire departments who perform the numerous responsibilities of the truck on the... Læs mere
A guide for agencies and individuals in establishing, staffing, operating, and maintaining heavy rescue units in the many forms they may take. It is suitable for the officers and individuals assigned the duties that a rescue firefighter must accomplish.
Incident management system (IMS) is a tool that defines the role and responsibilities of each fire department member, allowing crew members to... Læs mere
Fire officers seeking to excel will find clear leadership and operational strategies to face challenging scenarios. Drawing on extensive field... Læs mere
Transforming the challenges of first responder mental health into pathways for wellness, practical strategies for managing trauma, stress,... Læs mere
A collection of columns from Fire Engineering magazine by Andrew A. Fredericks, firefighter, noted expert on fire suppression methods, and victim of the September 11, 2001,... Læs mere
Water supply is one of the most critical tasks to address on the fireground. The information in this book is the culmination of institutional knowledge,... Læs mere
Developing, maintaining, and upholding a professional reputation is the duty and responsibility of all firefighters - paid or volunteer. Being a professional... Læs mere
A must read for those who battle hostile fires. Firefighters owe it to the public they protect, as well as to themselves and their families, to be as... Læs mere
Command presence refers to the perceived credibility of an incident commander on an incident scene. Frank Ricci, lead plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court... Læs mere
Jerry Tracy, Jack J. Murphy and James J. Murtagh invite fire chiefs, fire officers, firefighters, fire protection engineers, building management... Læs mere
Discusses how to prevent traumatic structural firefighter fatalities. Firefighter disorientation can be defined as... Læs mere