FDNY Operational Reference, 7th ed., Jim Griffiths, 2007
What has been described as "the mother of all FDNY reference books" has gotten even better!
The FDNY Operational Reference covers engine, ladder, and rescue/squad operations; includes chief officer operations, training, and statistics; explains foam, hazmat, marine, collapse, pipeline, and airport operations; provides details of dispatch operations, alarm assignment, and radio procedures.
It also lists apparatus assignment for each company and unit; includes an overview of EMS operations and shows ambulance deployment, and much, much more!
Some highlights in this new edition:
Strategic Plan for 2007-2008
New FDNY Center for Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness
New high-tech FDNY Operations Center
Added Purple K Dry Chemical Units
New Rescue 1 Vehicle
Added Chemical Protective Clothing Companies
Revised Response Assignments including Major Emergencies
2006 Fire and EMS Statistics
Expanded Fire and EMS Training
Increase in Haz-Tac Ambulances, 5 of which are designated "paramedic rescue ambulances"
New Rescue Ambulances
8 1/2" x 11", 267 pages, softcover, BF1117 / $29.95
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