Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics Study Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (936 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1593700792 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 220 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Deputy Assistant Chief John Norman is a veteran of more than 35 years in the fire service, with a wide range of experience. In the days after the collapse of the Twin Towers, Norman was designated as the Search and Rescue manager for the World Trade Center site. . Since Sept. He has fought fires in rural, suburban, and urban settings. He is the best-selling author of Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics, Second Edition, also from Fire Engineering Books & Videos. Until that date, as
Finally, a fire service manual that is an easy read This is the first fire service manual that I have ever read that does a good job of putting all of the pieces together. Mr. Norman talks the talk after obviously having walked the walk. The book is very well laid out and won't bore you to death. Includes plenty of real life examples to support the strategies and tactics being presented. A very good read for anyone involved in the fire service at any l. A Customer said The best book on firefighting tactics ever written.. This book is a must read for all firefighters, not just officers. It not only provides a comprehensive look at firefighting tactics, but explains the reasons behind them. The information provided on comercial structures helped to save the lives of three members of my company at a recent fire in which a "bowstring truss roof" collapsed only minutes after arrival.. "Firefighting You Never Learn It All" according to Virgil Brown. Firefighting you never learn it all. John Norman and I have come from different firefighting backgrounds. Most of his book reflects his experience in larger metropolitan areas. His book's chapters on ladder companies and high rises raise issues which are seldom used in smaller, semi-rural communities like the one in which I live. Likewise he does not address wildland fires or oil well fires such as th
This practical study guide gives updated questions and new sections that offer training, development, and guidance that can benefit every person in the fire force. The study guide's format includes multiple choice and short answer questions. John Norman offers lessons learned from an extensive and honored career by developing a thorough understanding of the third edition of Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics. This study guide is for all serious students of firefighting. The Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics Third Edition Study Guide also includes a 100-question final examination, answers with corresponding textbook page numbers, and tear-out answer sheets for easy classroom use.
From the Back Cover Features & Benefits: *A new chapter addressing fires in garden apartments and townhouses, a growing problem throughout the country. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. . * A new chapter on the fire department's role in terrorism and homeland security -- the first fire service text to address the new roles first responders play in detecting, preventing, and responding to the newest threats America faces. * The chapters on high rise office building fires and sections on building construction have been expanded to included the lessons learned from the Sept