Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations is the most comprehensive basic fire fighter training text ever developed!
The expanded version of IFSTA's classic Essentials of Fire Fighting manual is completely revised with the latest on safe and proper basic fire fighting techniques. The 5th edition of Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations from the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) and Brady, the leading publisher of EMS training materials, includes additional chapters on first aid and hazardous materials response. This gives fire fighters the information they need to meet all the requirements in the 2008 NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications Levels I and II--beyond the fire fighting requirements covered in the basic edition.
The manual begins with an overview of fire fighter orientation and safety, exploring topics from fire department organization to safety in the fire station and at the emergency scene.
Added chapters in this expanded edition include:
- Emergency Medical Care
- Introduction to Hazardous Materials
- Operations at Haz Mat Incidents
All-new features that aid learning:
- Full-color photos and illustrations
- A new design with key terms, definitions, and case studies throughout each chapter
- Skill sheets that cover psychomotor learning objectives
- Chapter-end review questions
- A bonus CD with additional learning materials, animations, and learning activities
Order the most comprehensive basic firefighter training text from NFPA®. Give veterans and fire fighters in training the benefit of the most advanced industry knowledge.
| Number of Pages : | 1450 |
| Published : | 01/01/2008 |
