Firefighters from the Heart, True Stories and Lessons Learned, Steve Chikerotis, 2006.

Description:

Chicago Battalion Chief and 27-year service member Steve Chikerotis shares the experiences and stories that have shaped his career and the careers of some of the most influential names in firefighting in this compelling new book.

A gripping compilation of 45 short stories and case studies, Firefighters from the Heart: Lessons Learned details actual fire service incidents from some of the most respected firefighters in the nation to convey valuable lessons on safety and risk management through education and awareness.

These exciting stories make readers feel that they are on the scene of each heart-pounding incident, and inherently promote the development of crucial life saving instincts and leadership skills while inviting readers to develop a sense of appreciation for the challenges firefighters face.

Features:

  • designed to help increase the efficiency and safety of every firefighter that reads it, this book can also help users prepare for promotional exams and oral interviews
  • each story has a valuable lesson and reviews critical decisions that led to a negative or positive outcome
  • the concept of risk management provides an underlying theme throughout each story, including learning from the past to prevent the same mistakes in the future
  • engaging stories depict realistic, actual events that help readers develop vital instincts in emergency response situations and increase the likelihood of positive outcomes
  • each contributor provides a profile detailing their background and "tells their story", including some stories featuring photos from the actual incidents to help capture the dangers and rewards of being a firefighter

    Table of Contents:

    The Introduction chapter is followed by 45 short stories. Each short story is followed by a page or two of Authors notes/lessons learned. This area highlights the valuable lessons learned at each incident.

    6" x 9", 266 pages, B&W photos, softcover, ISBN: 1-4180-1423-0, BF5679 / $28.95

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