Description
Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, 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.
Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, 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 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. 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.
The Fourth Edition delivers:
- A split-level table of contents with distinct sections for Fire Fighter Level I and Level II chapters
- Full coverage of all JPRs and competencies required within the latest edition of NFPA 1001
- 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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Content
- 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
