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Market-leading text for Fire Fighter I and Firefighter II training. Completely updated to meet NFPA 1001 objectives, the new 5e has been redesigned offering both students and instructors the most comprehensive package available.
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.
Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations
Chapter 1 Firefighter Orientation
Chapter 2 Firefighter Safety and Health
Chapter 3 Fire Behavior
Chapter 4 Building Construction
Chapter 5 Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment
Chapter 6 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Chapter 7 Ropes and Knots
Chapter 8 Rescue and Extrication
Chapter 9 Forcible Entry
Chapter 10 Ground Ladders
Chapter 11 Ventilation
Chapter 12 Water Supply
Chapter 13 Fire Hose
Chapter 14 Fire Streams
Chapter 15 Fire Control
Chapter 16 Fire Detection, Alarm, and Suppression Systems
Chapter 17 Loss Control
Chapter 18 Protecting Fire Scene Evidence
Chapter 19 Fire Department Communications
Chapter 20 Fire Prevention and Public Education
Chapter 21 Basic Prehospital Emergency Medical Care for Firefighters
Chapter 22 Introduction to Hazardous Materials
Chapter 23 Operations at Haz Mat Incidents