Deliberate training in firefigher rescue and survival is a field that is new to many in the fire service and private industry alike. For those firefighters and company officers assigned to a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), not making the correct split-second decisions--such as immediately recognizing changes in fire behavior or failing to evaluate their level of SCBA air--can result in the loss of the lives of the entire team. In an effort to reduce the number of line-of-duty firefighting injuries and deaths, while at the same time being proactive in the fire service training and leadership, authors Richard Kolomay and Robert Hoff have drawn upon their combined 50+ years of firefighting experience to put together this comprehensive guide. Key Features &amp; Benefits - Provides an awareness of firefighter safety and proactive fire service training - Describes various types of serious firefighter injuries and fatality incidents during emergency incident operations - Details recommended Rapid Intervention Team operating methods and procedures, as well as how to activate a Rapid Intervention Team

Firefighter Rescue And Survival

Business & Money

Kolomay, Richard

Hoff, Robert

Job Hunting & Careers

Fire Engineering Books

The future of the fire service is all about change. From the way we respond to fires and EMS incidents, to the very makeup of departments themselves. One book is available to guide today’s fire service officers and aspiring leaders as they prepare for the challenges ahead― The Fire Chief’s Handbook, 6th Edition. Edited by Robert C. Barr and John M. Eversole, The Fire Chief’s Handbook, 6th Edition, continues a 71-year tradition of publishing the definitive resource for advanced fire service training. This comprehensive guidebook is designed for fire fighters, company officers, and chief officers of all ranks and of all department types who want the latest information on the fundamentals of leadership in the fire service, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of a fire department. FEATURES &amp; BENEFITS • Edited and written by the most respected names in the fire service today • New chapter on Incident Command • Expanded chapter on Volunteer, On-Call, and Combination Departments

The Fire Chief's Handbook

Reference

This comprehensive guide, by Eddie Buchanan, Jr., will provide the volunteer training officer everything needed to develop and implement a successful program while promoting quality and discipline in today's volunteer firefighter. Alternative delivery options will be presented that allow the volunteer to achieve their training goals while meeting their responsibilities at home. Each chapter is broken down into subcategories that thoroughly explain all of the duties of the volunteer training officer. Buchanan carefully covers topics such as fire service training philosophies, organizational needs, recruiting, discipline, scheduling, marketing, drills, and graduation. Each chapter ends with review questions. Volunteer Training Officer’s Handbook is ideally suited for the volunteer training officer, chief officer, or fire fighter of any rank looking to develop drills and training programs for their department. Both volunteer and paid departments will find the lessons invaluable. Each book comes with a CD-ROM that includes appendices, instructor materials such as roll call forms, presentation material in PowerPoint, and student material.

Volunteer Training Officer's Handbook

Eddie Buchanan

Ice diving is one of the most technical kinds of diving―incorporating both overhead and confined space risks. The lack of proper training can have disastrous results. Ice Diving Operations is written for public safety divers, decision makers, EMS, sport divers, and instructors, and fills the void in education for each level. The extensive information presented on hypothermia, universal safety procedures and much more, make this book invaluable even for non-ice diving operations. Ice Diving Operations is designed to be used to create uniform procedures and guidelines to meet NFPA and OSHA standards.

Ice Diving Operations

History

Walt Hendrick

Andrea Zaferes

Europe

This time-honored classic has been used to help instruct personnel throughout the country in the science and art of fire service hydraulics. The fundamentals of hydraulics are unchanging. Topics discussed include water distribution systems, friction loss calculations, discharge and nozzle pressures, fire streams, standpipe systems, sprinkler systems, and foam systems.

Fire Service Hydraulics, Second Edition

Casey, James E.

Management & Leadership

Chief Ray Downey has developed city and national rescue teams, and has been involved in numerous rescue operations, including the bombing of the World Trade Center, the bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, and various natural disasters. He offers guidelines and recommendations on how to start a rescue company, the equipment needed, and the operational planning that is necessary for company development. Specific rescue company response incidents are also discussed.

The Rescue Company

Downey, Ray

This text details the step-by-step instructions needed to write specifications, go out to bid, evaluate the bids, inspect the apparatus, and save your department money. Chief Peters provides insight into various apparatus features, real-life mishaps, maintenance programs, and warranty information that will help you and the department purchase the right vehicle for the job.

Fire Apparatus Purchasing Handbook & 27 Page Supplement

Peters, William C.

Finally, a complete resource on shoring and stabilization of emergency scenes. This new book takes the reader step-by-step through the basic principles of emergency shoring operations so they may learn to operate in a safe and efficient atmosphere while conducting search and rescue operations in unstable environments. O'Connell thoroughly covers the engineering aspects involved in shoring and stabilization, carefully explaining how to maintain the strength and integrity of any and all structurally damaged or unstable elements such as beams, joists, girders, columns, arches, headers, or bearing walls. This book includes a glossary and covers the basic terminology and instructions for shoring. Key Features &amp; Benefits • Teaches safe &amp; effective size-up techniques for shoring operations • Detailed shoring construction • Outlines the risks involved in stabilization • Suitable for all firefighters, military, and construction personnel, as well as urban search and rescue teams

Emergency Rescue Shoring Techniques

Politics & Social Sciences

O'Connell, John P.

Social Sciences

• A step-by-step guide for rope rescue• Chapter illustrations cover knots, ascent, rigging systems, and anchor points • Identifies critical techniques required for rope rescue This book helps to establish effective and safe technical rope rescue operations. Brennan begins by aiding you in identifying the risks in the area that you are operating in and assessing your organizational strengths and needs, then follows with a discussion of the various rope rescue components. Includes illustrations of the knots and systems mentioned.

Rope Rescue for Firefighting

Brennan, Ken

Training is about learning new skills and certifying the ability to perform them to a given standard. Section 1 begins with a one-year outline for training officers. Section 2 follows with a table of listings for each outline given in the book, indicating whether the drill is inside or outside and the preparation time needed for it. Section 3 consists of general guidelines for the training officer on how to conduct drills in a safe but effective manner. Section 4 contains the outlines of the various drills that should be conducted. They can be customized and altered, but the basic concept will provide you with a solid place to start. The safety of the members is paramount. Follow all safety precautions and conduct the drills in accordance with standards and company policies.

Volunteer Training Drills: A Year of Weekly Drills

Engineering & Transportation

Chatterton, Howard

Engineering

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