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Fire Officer: Principles and Practice
Fire Officer I -- The Fire Officer I as a Company Supervisor -- Understanding Leadership and Management Theories -- Leading a Team -- Community Relations and Risk Reduction -- Fire Department Administration -- Preincident Planning and Code Enforcement -- Command of Initial Emergency Operations -- Safety and Risk Management -- Fire Officer II -- The Fire Officer II as a Manager -- Applications of Leadership -- Managing Community Risk Reduction Programs -- Administrative Communications -- Fire Cause Determination -- Managing Major Incidents -- Appendix A: Preparing for Promotion -- Appendix B: NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2020 edition Correlation Guide
Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services by
The sixth edition of Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services meets and exceeds the National Fire Academy's Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives and outcomes for the Associate's (Core) course called Principles of Emergency Services (C0273). The Sixth Edition delivers future fire service candidates a head start in the competitive selection process by familiarizing students with the selection and training process. In addition, the Sixth Edition provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the broad spectrum of the fire service, from the primary duties of the modern fire department, to emergency incident management, to fire prevention, to department administration.The Sixth Edition reinforces foundational knowledge, including the history and future of the fire service; the chemistry and physics of fire; issues facing the fire and rescue service in the United States; and careers in the fire and emergency services. The entire range of services of the modern fire service is explored, including emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, wildland fires, swiftwater rescue, and urban search and rescue.The Sixth Edition includes:An emphasis on safety and professionalism, which is reinforced through discussions of incident effectiveness, fire fighter ethics, customer service, physical fitness, training, decision making, fire prevention, and behavioral health Organizations that support the fire service are highlighted, including:Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance.Firefighter Cancer Support Network.Leary Firefighter FoundationDiscussions on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Repeated Exposure to Trauma (RET) and their effects on fire fightersAn expanded discussion of the possible future effects of climate change and the effect on the fire and rescue service
Brannigan's building construction for the fire service by
"This book is the sixth edition of the resource, Building Construction for the Fire Service. It meets the National Fire Academy's Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education course objectives and outcomes for the Associate's Core level course, with new content on cranes, modular construction, wood frame construction"-- Provided by publisher
Principles of Fire Behavior by
This text covers the four forms of fire: diffusion flames, smoldering, spontaneous combustion, and premixed flames. Using a quantitative approach,　the text　introduces the scientific principles of fire behavior, with coverage of heat transfer, ignition, flame spread, fire plumes, and heat flux as a damage variable. Cases, examples, problems, selected color illustrations and review of mathematics help students in fire safety and investigation understand fire from a scientific point of view.
Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional by
Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional provides safety managers with a guide for incorporating fire hazard awareness and protection into their safety management plans. Industrial fires pose one of the greatest threats to organizations in terms of financial, human, and property losses. Understanding fire safety basics, the physics of fire, and the properties and classes of common hazards is key to designing fire safety management programs that not only protect an organization's assets but also ensure the safe evacuation of all involved. Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional takes an in-depth look at fire hazards in the workplace--from the substances required to do business to the building construction itself--and provides practical fire safety principles that can be applied in any work environment. Readers will learn how to develop emergency action plans and fire prevention plans, implement effective alarm and detection systems and fire extinguishment systems, and develop a comprehensive fire program management plan that is in compliance with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and National Fire Protection Association standards. Each chapter includes a chapter summary and sample problems, making this an ideal training tool in the workplace or the classroom. Answers to chapter questions and a comprehensive glossary and index are provided at the end of the book.