FDNY Operational Reference, 8th ed., Jim Griffiths, 2009
What has been described as "the mother of all FDNY reference books" has gotten even better!
The FDNY Operational Reference, 8th edition 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!
Highlights of this new edition:
Revised High-Rise Multiple Dwelling doctrine with emphasis on fans, window curtains, and the new high-rise nozzle.
Several new units put into service, including two Special Operations Command Rebreather Units, the Command Tactical Unit, and two Marine Auxillary Rescue Craft.
2000 gpm Seagrave Marauder introduced into the fleet as the basic pumper.
Movement of selected Fire Alarm Central Office operations to a central site.
Introduction of the Administration-mandated universal call taker program.
Completion of the High-Rise simulator at the Fire Academy.
Details of the new 50,000 gpm 140-foot fireboats expected to be delivered in the near future.
Extended-body ambulances placed in service with Haztac and Haztac Rescue units.
New EMS station opened in Brooklyn.
Five additional EMS Haztac Rescue units placed in service.
This is the ultimate book for anyone interested in how FDNY functions, whether buff or firefighter.
8 1/2" x 11", 281 pages, spiral bound, BF1118 / $29.95
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