Firefighters Handbook

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.

Contains an illustrated guide to firefighting, and includes information on hazardous materials, terrorism, and the requirements for passing the Firefighter I and II, and complies with the 2002 standards for firefighting professionals.

This text deals with the basics of wildland and forest firefighting. It has been totally revised and is now in full color.

Corbett, technical editor of "Fire Engineering" magazine, has assembled more than 40 accomplished fire service professionals to compile one of the most authoritative, comprehensive, and up-to-date basics book for Firefighter I and II classes.

The Fire Chief’s Handbook, 7th Edition continues Fire Engineering’s 82-year tradition of publishing the definitive resource for advanced fire service training. The text has been completely updated to meet the changing environment and added responsibilities of the fire service. Returning authors have rewritten their chapter to address today’s leadership and administrative concerns, while new authors are also introduced to offer new perspectives. This comprehensive guidebook is designed for firefighters, company officers, and chief officers of all ranks and department types who want the latest information on the fundamentals of leadership in the fire service, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of a fire department.

The trusted content from Delmar Cengage Learning's Firefighter's Handbook is now newly revised to truly meet the needs of Canadian firefighters! This Canadian Firefighter's Handbook divides need-to-know firefighting content into separate sections for Firefighter I, Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials, Terrorism and Disaster Response, while meeting 100% of the 2008 NFPA Standard 1001 and the Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations requirements of the 2008 NFPA Standard 472. This book touches on new practices, technology and initiatives that are a consideration for all firefighters. Current topics include large incident and disaster response, fire life safety initiatives, managing air supply, predicting building collapse, GPS technology, thermal imaging use in search and rescue, and more! In addition, content in this version includes the metric system as primary measurement method and reflects the uniqueness of the Canadian fire service history and Canadian national requirements.

Modern firefighting is a continually evolving science with new technologies constantly being applied to the fire service. In the latest edition of this perennial favorite, Norman examines these new technologies and how they affect fire ground tactics. He also details the new role firefighters play in homeland security.

A must-have guide for current and future safety professionals, the third edition of this practical handbook presents the key elements of an effective fire safety management program; explains the types and functions of fire control equipment; discusses the identification and control of hazardous materials; identifies safety organizations and available resources for fire service programs; describes commonly installed fire detection systems and their maintenance and inspection; and includes learning objectives, case studies, updated codes and standards, and information about emergency response and school fire safety planning.