Firefighter`s Handbook : Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response

Firefighter`s Handbook is the newest comprehensive , full-color book detailing the job of today`s firefighter, beginning with the basic requirements of Firefighter I & II, and including extensive information on subjects such as Hazardous Materials and Terrorism. Written by fire science experts with many years of practical as well as training experience, the all-in-one format of the book provides a new alternative to using several different manuals to train for the Firefighter I & II and Hazardous Materials Operations levels. Clear and consistent coverage throughout the book will make this resource a must-have for every firefighter!

Foreword
About Our Authors
Preface
Acknowledgements
NFPA 1001 Correlation Guide

Chapter 1 : Overview of the History, Tradition, and Development of the American Fire Service
Chapter 2 : Fire Department Organization, Command and Control
Chapter 3 : Communications and Alarms
Chapter 4 : Fire Behavior
Chapter 5 : Firefighter Safety
Chapter 6 : Personal Protective Clothing and Ensembles
Chapter 7 : Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Chapter 8 : Portable Fire Extinguishers
Chapter 9 : Water Supply
Chapter 10 : Fire Hose and Appliances
Chapter 11 : Nozzles, Fire Streams and Foam
Chapter 12 : Protective Systems
Chapter 13 : Building Construction
Chapter 14 : Ladders
Chapter 15 : Ropes and Knots
Chapter 16 : Rescue Procedures
Chapter 17 : Forcible Entry
Chapter 18 : Ventilation
Chapter 19 : Fire Suppression
Chapter 20 : Salvage, Overhaul and Fire Cause Determination
Chapter 21 : Prevention, Public Education, and Pre-Incident Planning
Chapter 22 : Emergency Medical Services
Chapter 23 : Firefighters Survival
Chapter 24 : Hazardous Materials : Laws, Regulations, and Standards
Chapter 25 : Hazardous Materials : Recognition and Identification
Chapter 26 : Hazardous Materials : Information Resources
Chapter 27 : Protection from Hazardous Materials
Chapter 28 : Hazardous Materials : Protective Actions
Chapter 29 : Product Control and Air Monitoring
Chapter 30 : Terrorism Awareness

An excerpt from NFPA 1001 Standard
Glossary
Acronyms
Other Fire Science Titles from Delmar
Index