Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response

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Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Fourth Edition is a complete Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II training solution. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to bring you product enhancements and features that ensure student comprehension and enhanced critical-thinking skills.

The Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Fourth Edition features the same exceptional content, along with the latest standards, technology, and research, including the latest research-based data from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Understanding that today’s fires release energy faster, reach flashover potential sooner, and may reach higher temperatures than building fires of the past is critically important for new and seasoned firefighters. This foundational knowledge is covered extensively, in addition to recent data identifying the higher rate of physical and mental health issues in the fire service than the general population. Information relating to firefighter health and safety has been revised and updated to include behavioral and physical health awareness topics and statistics.

The new edition meets and exceeds the performance requirements in the latest edition of NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, as well as awareness level, the core operations level, and select mission-specific operations level responsibilities from NFPA 1072: Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition. Along with a new design, the structure and organization of the Fourth Edition have been completely updated to allow you the flexibility to teach your Fire Fighter I and II courses exactly the way you wish.

Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Fourth Edition delivers:

• A split-level table of contents with 5 distinct sections
  • Fire Fighter I
  • Fire Fighter II
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness
  • Hazardous Materials Operations
  • Hazardous Materials Operations Mission Specific
• Content meets all JPRs and competencies required within the latest editions of NFPA 1001 and NFPA 1072, as well as a correlation guide to NFPA 472
• Updated research and statistics, with reference information, is included to ensure evidence-based recommendations and protocols
• A new and improved Skill Drill design with clear, comprehensive visual summaries
• An updated art program featuring new photos and illustrations

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Contents:

• Section  Fire Fighter I
• Chapter  1  The Fire Service
• Chapter  2  Fire Fighter Health and Safety
• Chapter  3  Personal Protective Equipment
• Chapter  4  Fire Service Communications
• Chapter  5  Fire Behavior
• Chapter  6  Building Construction
• Chapter  7  Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Chapter  8  Fire Fighter Tools and Equipment
• Chapter  9  Ropes and Knots
• Chapter  10  Forcible Entry
• Chapter  11  Ladders
• Chapter  12  Search and Rescue
• Chapter  13  Ventilation
• Chapter  14  Water Supply Systems
• Chapter  15  Fire Hose, Appliances, and Nozzles
• Chapter  16  Supply Line and Attack Line Evolutions
• Chapter  17  Fire Suppression
• Chapter  18  Fire Fighter Survival
• Chapter  19  Salvage and Overhaul
• Chapter  20  Fire Fighter Rehabilitation
• Chapter  21  Wildland and Ground Fires
• Section  Fire Fighter II
• Chapter  22  Establishing and Transferring Command
• Chapter  23  Advanced Fire Suppression
• Chapter  24  Vehicle Rescue and Extrication
• Chapter  25  Assisting Special Rescue Teams
• Chapter  26  Fire Detection, Suppression and Smoke Control Systems
• Chapter  27  Fire and Life Safety Initiatives
• Chapter  28  Fire Origin and Cause
• Section  Hazardous Materials Awareness Level
• Chapter  29  Regulations, Standards, and Laws
• Chapter  30  Recognizing and Identifying Hazards
• Section  Hazardous Materials Operations Level
• Chapter  31  Properties and Effects
• Chapter  32  Understanding the Hazards
• Chapter  33  Estimating Potential Harm and Planning a Response
• Chapter  34  Implementing the Planned Response
• Chapter  35  Responder Health and Safety
• Section  Hazardous Materials Operations Level: Mission-Specific
• Chapter  36  Personal Protective Equipment
• Chapter  37  Product Control