Fireground provides a real-life approach developed from hands-on experience not third party description. The author uses his over 35 years of experience in handling major incidents, coupled with many years of teaching, to explain situations and problems that can confront an emergency responder. It is useful as a handbook at any type of incident or as a reference book, as each chapter can stand alone. This book provides current data, including rapid intervention teams, terrorism, cue-based decision-making and infrared technology. An invaluable aid to an incident commander to utilize when confronted with a major fire; also can be used by all ranks, including Firefighters, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, Battalion, District, Division, Deputy, Assistant or Chiefs of Departments.

Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground

Medical Books

Smith, James P.

Allied Health Professions

Pearson

The author’s over 40 years of experience contributes to the real-life approach of this text, blending theory with personal experience. Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground uses a systems approach to guide you through the process of problem identification and solution response. From planning to incident scene control, this text provides knowledge that can be applied to a variety of complex fire situations. This updated and expanded second edition includes an additional 25% of new material on Health Care and High Risk Populations and Commercial, Technical Operations, and Industrial Occupancies as well as scenarios, case studies, and website references to further enhance student learning.

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Female Labor Supply: Theory and Estimation (Princeton Legacy Library)

This collection of original essays brings econometric theory to bear on the problem of estimating the labor force participation of women. Five scholars here examine, both theoretically and empirically, the determinants of women's wages in the market, the value of their home time, and the factors that affect their employment.Originally published in 1980.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Business & Money

Economics

Princeton University Press

This collection of original essays brings econometric theory to bear on the problem of estimating the labor force participation of women. Five scholars here examine, both theoretically and empirically, the determinants of women's wages in the market, the value of their home time, and the factors that affect their employment.Originally published in 1980.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These paperback editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Women's Wages and Work in the Twentieth Century (Rand Report)

Ward, Michael P.

UNKNO

This study guide is an excellent tool to assist firefighters, fire officers and chief officers. It is designed in a question and answer format to reinforce the text in an easy to read and remember style.

Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground Study Guide, Second Edition

Education & Teaching

Studying & Workbooks

Trafford Publishing

This study guide is meant as an accompaniment to the book Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground, Third Edition written by retired Deputy Chief James P. Smith of the Philadelphia, PA, Fire Department and published by Brady/Prentice-Hall. It is not meant to be an all-inclusive text or to answer all-encompassing questions; it is meant to reinforce the text after it is read. In many cases the questions are narrow in design and emphasize specific points made within the text.

Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground Study Guide: Third Edition

Reference

Trafford on Demand Pub

This study guide contains 900 questions and answers in a multiple-choice format to accompany the textbook "Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground". The text and study guide use a systems approach to guide firefighters, fire officers and chief officers through problem identification and solutions during firefighting incidents. The author uses his over 36 years of firefighting with the Philadelphia Fire Department to blend personal experience with theory. It covers preparation, management tools, decision making, company operations, building construction, building collapse, scene safety, special situations and occupancies, technical operations and after the incident. Through the various chapters, Chief Smith provides the strategies and tactics for numerous types of operations gleaned through his 22 years as a chief officer. It provides a clear and distinct approach to solving and understanding the fire problem at hand. The reader will obtain a wealth of knowledge presented in a clear, ready-to-use manner. The Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground Study Guide, Second Edition is now available through Trafford.

Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground Study Guide

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Virginia Henderson: The First Ninety Years

Biographies & Memoirs

Ishiyaku Euroamerica

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