Fundamentals of fire fighter skills
Print Book, English, ©2009
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Mass., ©2009
xxxv, 1068 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
9780763753429, 9780763771454, 0763753424, 0763771457
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The history and orientation of the fire service
Fire fighter safety
Fire service communications
Incident command system
Fire behavior
Building construction
Portable fire extinguishers
Fire fighter tools and equipment
Ropes and knots
Response and size-up
Forcible entry
Ladders
Search and rescue
Ventilation
Water supply
Fire hose, nozzles, streams, and foam
Fire fighter survival
Salvage and overhaul
Fire fighter rehabilitation
Wildland and ground fires
Fire suppression
Preincident planning
Fire and emergency medical care
Emergency medical care
Vehicle rescue and extrication
Assisting special rescue teams
Hazardous materials: overview
Hazardous materials: properties and effects
Hazardous materials: recognizing and identifying the hazards
Hazardous materials: implementing a response
Hazardous materials: personal protective equipment, scene safety, and scene control
Hazardous materials: response priorities and actions
Hazardous materials: decontamination techniques
Terrorism awareness
Fire prevention and public education
Fire detection, protection, and suppression systems
Fire cause determination
Includes index