Rube's Rules for Survival: A Collection of Case Studies

Science & Math

Dennis Rubin

Rubin, Dennis

Technology

Fire Engineering Books & Videos

The future of the fire service is all about change. From the way we respond to fires and EMS incidents, to the very makeup of departments themselves. One book is available to guide today’s fire service officers and aspiring leaders as they prepare for the challenges ahead― The Fire Chief’s Handbook, 6th Edition. Edited by Robert C. Barr and John M. Eversole, The Fire Chief’s Handbook, 6th Edition, continues a 71-year tradition of publishing the definitive resource for advanced fire service training. This comprehensive guidebook is designed for fire fighters, company officers, and chief officers of all ranks and of all 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. FEATURES &amp; BENEFITS • Edited and written by the most respected names in the fire service today • New chapter on Incident Command • Expanded chapter on Volunteer, On-Call, and Combination Departments

The Fire Chief's Handbook

Reference

Fallen Heroes: A Tribute from Fire Engineering was published in 2001 to honor the courageous men and women who responded to the September 11, 2001 attacks on America. This beautifully-bound, 160-page tribute details the tragic events of the attacks. The book includes a photo gallery with biographies of the fallen firefighters, firsthand reports from Ground Zero and the Pentagon, and reactions from around the world. Proceeds will benefit the Fire Engineering Courage and Valor Foundation.

Fallen Heroes: A Tribute From Fire Engineering

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

This text is to be used as both a guide for the fireground strategist/tactician and the promotional candidate in preparing for a written exam. There are text and short answer questions as well as multiple choice scenarios, which are used by many testing authorities today. Each answer is explained in depth to help the reader understand the reason for the strategy or tactic presented. This text uses case studies extensively to drive points home. The text will allow the strategist to make decisions about such activities as line placement, ventilation considerations, and resource distribution, among other things. It will also allow the tactician to choose proper tactics in a given situation, enhancing the decision-making process on the fireground. It is the intent of this text, through diligent study and lesson reinforcement, to motivate, challenge, and strengthen both the fireground strategist/tactician and/or the promotional candidate.

Fireground Strategies

Engineering & Transportation

Avillo, Anthony

Engineering

No matter what race, gender, or other sociocultural group we are born into, we all have one thing in common: our humanity. From this common ground we can begin to establish and work toward common goals. This book is a frank discussion on the leadership and interpersonal relationship problems within fire departments, but can be used by anyone working to unify a group. Real-life situations are presented in order to provide the readers with some proven methods to resolve leadership, motivational, racial, and gender diversity problems. The techniques presented will serve the organizationÂ’s goals as well as the needs of the individual members. The idea is that when both the organizationÂ’s goals and the individualÂ’s needs are met, productivity is increased. 
In This Book Readers Will: 
Â• Recognize the importance of effective human relations in achieving the organizationÂ’s goals 
Â• Be able to identify the elements of effective leadership 
Â• Learn no-fault solutions to diversity issues 
Â• Have an understanding of the human endowments and the important role these endowments play in achieving successful results 
Â• Construct personal and organizational mission statements that will serve as the basis for proactively meeting both personal and professional objectives 
Â• Discover that if the organization does not empower its members then it is entrapping them

Personal Empowerment: Fire Engineering

Business & Money

Williams, Julian

Crane, Bennie L.

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Guide to help your department identify MFS patterns and understand the motivation behind these crimes, as well as learn why it is so important to track this type of offender. Explains all of the basics.

Multiple Fire Setters: The Process of Tracking and Identification

Martinez, Brett

Finally, a book that describes the research, both historical and recent, which leads to the proper use of fog nozzles. The Safe and Effective Use of Fog Nozzles: Research and Practice suggests the most appropriate types of fires, situations, tactics, and strategies that lead to the greater and better utilization of this often misused tool. Authors John E. Bertrand and John D. Wiseman examine a number of myths connected with firefighting that have contributed to tactics and tools that may produce greater risk to the firefighter and less efficient knock down.

The Safe And Effective Use Of Fog Nozzles: Research and Practice

John D. Wiseman

John E. Bertrand

This study guide brings the lessons learned in Fireground Size-Up to life. Authors Michael A. Terpak and Paul T. Dansbach use a variety of photos to illustrate lessons, allowing the student to “size up” the structure or conditions depicted and answer questions based on their observation of the photo. The format includes true and false, multiple choice, fill in the blank, and scenario questions. The Fireground Size-Up Study Guide includes 10-15 questions per chapter as well as a 100-question final examination.

Fireground Size-Up Study Guide

Paul T. Dansbach

Michael A. Terpak

This must-have companion to The Fire Chief's Handbook, 6th Edition, covers all chapters of the Handbook, breaking down important concepts into a series of questions and answers designed to help the reader retain all key information. FEATURES &amp; BENEFITS • 20 multiple choice questions for each chapter • Answers provided at the end of each chapter • Page numbers to each answer

The Fire Chief's Handbook, Sixth Edition, Study Guide

Edwards, Steven W.

Learn how to protect yourself from collapse by understanding why it occurs and the signs that lead to it. Dunn reviews general building design and construction methods, along with the types of collapses that may occur. He also documents hazards that occur with master stream operations and buildings under construction.

Collapse of Burning Buildings: A Guide to Fireground Safety

Dunn, Vincent

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