FIRE OFFICER'S HANDBOOK OF TACTICS, 3rd ed. Study Guide, John Norman, 2006
Modern firefighting is a continually evolving science. New technologies are constantly being applied to the fire service, both from within and without.
In the latest edition of this perennial favorite, author John Norman examines these new technologies and how they affect fireground tactics. He also details the new role firefighters play in homeland security. This study guide is for all serious students of firefighting.
Chief 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 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. It also includes a 100-question final examination, answers with corresponding textbook page numbers, and tear-out answer sheets for easy classroom use.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
Provides comprehensive questions for each chapter of the textbook
Benefits both students and instructors in an easy-to-use format
Incorporates various elements of fireground situations for a more realistic approach
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Deputy Assistant Chief John Norman is a veteran of more than 35 years in the fire service, with a wide range of experience. He has fought fires in rural, suburban, and urban settings.
Since Sept. 11, 2001, Norman has been the Chief of Rescue Operations with the New York Fire Department. Until that date, as a Battalion Chief, he had been assigned to the 16th Battalion in Harlem.
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. He operated in that position as a member of the Incident Commanders General Staff for two months before assuming his assignment as the Chief in Charge of the Special Operations Command on a full-time basis.
He is the author of the best-selling Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics, Second Edition.
8 1/2" x 11", 200+ pages, softcover, ISBN: 1-59370-079-2, BF7735 / $35.00