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Wildland Firefighting Practices Joseph Lowe

Wildland Firefighting Practices By Joseph Lowe

Wildland Firefighting Practices by Joseph Lowe

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This illustrated text describes in detail all aspects of wildland firefighting. Written in a how-to style by a seasoned wildland fire officer, it provides a comprehensive explanation of all the skills a firefighter needs to operate efficiently.

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Wildland Firefighting Practices by Joseph Lowe

This new, well-illustrated text describes in detail all aspects of wildland firefighting. Written in a clear, how to style by a seasoned fire officer, it provides a comprehensive explanation of all the skills a firefighter needs to operate effectively against any type of wildland blaze. Step-by-step photographs of actual operations make it easy for the student to understand the material; illustrations and graphs reinforce the learning process. This text leaves students with a complete understanding of the challenges they will face - and with the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of being a wildland firefighter. (Keywords: Firefighting)

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Forward. Preface. Introduction. HOW WILDLAND FIRES ARE FOUGHT: Fire Apparatus. Handcrews. Bulldozers. Fixed Wing Aircraft. Helicopter. Tools and Equipment. Personal Protective Equipment. WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR: Fuel Types. Weather. Topography. Predicting fire Behavior. Extreme Fire Behavior. SAFETY ON WILDLAND FIRES: Fire Behavior Situations that shout Watch Out. Fireline Hazards. Working Around Aircraft. Working Around Bulldozers. The Fire Shelter. LCES. Fire Orders and 18 Situations that Shout Watch Out. ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS: Use of Engine Companies. Hose Lays. Mobile Pumping. WATER SUPPLIES: Sources of Water Supply. Drafting Operations. HANDCREW OPERATIONS: Use of Handcrews. Tools and Equipment. BACKFIRE/BURNOUT BASICS: Introduction. Backfire and Burnout. Briefing Your Crew. Fuel, Weather, Topography Considerations. General Information. Ignition Techniques. USE OF BULLDOZERS. AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS: Fixed Wing Aircraft. Helicopters. CLASS A FOAM USAGE. TACTICS AND STRATEGY. FIGHTING FIRE IN THE URBAN INTERFACE. USE OF GPS AND MAPS. ICS SYSTEMS AND FORMS. APPENDIX: ICS flow Chart and Position Description. 13 Fuel Types. Wildland Hydraulic. BIBLIOGRAPHY. GLOSSARY. INDEX. How Wildland Fires Are Fought. Wildland Fire Behavior. Safety On Wildland Fires. Lces. Engine Company Operations. Water Supplies. Handcrew Operations. Backfire/Burnout Basics. Use Of Bulldozers. Aircraft Operations. Class A Foam Usage. Tactics And Strategy. Fighting Fire In The Urban Interface. Use Of Gps And Maps. Ics Systems And Forms. Appendices. Bibliography. Glossary. Index. Here's the short version: How Wildland Fires Are Fought. Wildland Fire Behavior. Safety On Wildland Fires. Lces. Engine Company Operations. Water Supplies. Handcrew Operations. Backfire/Burnout Basics. Use Of Bulldozers. Aircraft Operations. Class A Foam Usage. Tactics And Strategy. Fighting Fire In The Urban Interface. Use Of Gps And Maps. Ics Systems And Forms. Appendices. Bibliography. Glossary. Index.

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Forward. Preface. Introduction. HOW WILDLAND FIRES ARE FOUGHT: Fire Apparatus. Handcrews. Bulldozers. Fixed Wing Aircraft. Helicopter. Tools and Equipment. Personal Protective Equipment. WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR: Fuel Types. Weather. Topography. Predicting fire Behavior. Extreme Fire Behavior. SAFETY ON WILDLAND FIRES: Fire Behavior Situations that shout Watch Out. Fireline Hazards. Working Around Aircraft. Working Around Bulldozers. The Fire Shelter. LCES. Fire Orders and 18 Situations that Shout Watch Out. ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS: Use of Engine Companies. Hose Lays. Mobile Pumping. WATER SUPPLIES: Sources of Water Supply. Drafting Operations. HANDCREW OPERATIONS: Use of Handcrews. Tools and Equipment. BACKFIRE/BURNOUT BASICS: Introduction. Backfire and Burnout. Briefing Your Crew. Fuel, Weather, Topography Considerations. General Information. Ignition Techniques. USE OF BULLDOZERS. AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS: Fixed Wing Aircraft. Helicopters. CLASS A FOAM USAGE. TACTICS AND STRATEGY. FIGHTING FIRE IN THE URBAN INTERFACE. USE OF GPS AND MAPS. ICS SYSTEMS AND FORMS. APPENDIX: ICS flow Chart and Position Description. 13 Fuel Types. Wildland Hydraulic. BIBLIOGRAPHY. GLOSSARY. INDEX. How Wildland Fires Are Fought. Wildland Fire Behavior. Safety On Wildland Fires. Lces. Engine Company Operations. Water Supplies. Handcrew Operations. Backfire/Burnout Basics. Use Of Bulldozers. Aircraft Operations. Class A Foam Usage. Tactics And Strategy. Fighting Fire In The Urban Interface. Use Of Gps And Maps. Ics Systems And Forms. Appendices. Bibliography. Glossary. Index. Here's the short version: How Wildland Fires Are Fought. Wildland Fire Behavior. Safety On Wildland Fires. Lces. Engine Company Operations. Water Supplies. Handcrew Operations. Backfire/Burnout Basics. Use Of Bulldozers. Aircraft Operations. Class A Foam Usage. Tactics And Strategy. Fighting Fire In The Urban Interface. Use Of Gps And Maps. Ics Systems And Forms. Appendices. Bibliography. Glossary. Index.

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CIN0766801470G
9780766801479
0766801470
Wildland Firefighting Practices by Joseph Lowe
Joseph Lowe
Used - Good
Paperback
Cengage Learning, Inc
20000804
320
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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