Description
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