Intro to Fire Protection 3rd ed., Robert Klinoff, 2006.

Description:

Discover the entire process of becoming a firefighter, from what one must know and do to the various jobs available in today’s fire service.

Updated to the latest NFPA fire codes and ordinances, Introduction to Fire Protection, 3rd Edition explores such cutting-edge issues as homeland security, goal setting and accomplishment, life safety initiatives recent laws affecting firefighters, and more.

Progressive information on fire protection in the community from both the planning and application standpoints offers readers a well-rounded view of the fire service’s function in community risk reduction and within local government.

Topics include fire chemistry and physics, department resources, training and prevention, incident management, and firefighter safety.

Features:

  • integrates valuable input and insights from numerous fire service professionals, both active firefighters and instructors, to provide the most cutting edge information and technologies in the field, including sections on Mobile Date Computers (MDC) and Thermal Imaging Cameras
  • content focuses on all aspects of firefighting in various regions of the country, as well as discussion of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) generating broad-based appeal for individuals seeking a career in fire protection
  • functions as both an orientation manual and an indispensable resource on the process of becoming a firefighter, with clear-cut information outlining entrance requirements, the application process, and the Candidate Physical Ability test
  • a directory of fire-related Web sites in the Appendix summons users to take advantage of the Internet to research educational opportunities, fire service and/or fire protection job descriptions, and more
  • case scenarios of actual incidents are included on the accompanying e.resource for this edition, and can be utilized to promote classroom discussion of important topics.
  • E.Resource also includes IG, PPT, Exam View Testbank and NFA FESHE course correlation

    Table of Contents:

    Chapter 1. Fire Technology Education and the Firefighter Selection Process Chapter 2. Fire Protection Career Opportunities Chapter 3. Public Fire Protection Chapter 4. Chemistry and Physics of Fire Chapter 5. Public and Private Support Organizations Chapter 6. Fire Department Resources Chapter 7. Fire Department Administration Chapter 8. Support Functions Chapter 9. Training Chapter 10. Fire Prevention Chapter 11. Codes and Ordinances Chapter 12. Fire Protection Systems and Equipment Chapter 13. Emergency Incident Management Chapter 14.Emergency Operations Appendix A. The U.S. Fire Protection Appendix B. Candidate Physical Ability Test Appendix C. Numerical Index - 2004 National Fire Codes Contents Appendix D. Alphabetical Index - 2004 National Fire Codes Index Appendix E. ICS Resource Typing and Strike Team Requirements Appendix F. Common Acronyms Appendix G. Metric Conversions Appendix H. Fire-Related Web Sites

    8" x 9 1/2'", 509 pages, B&W photos and diagrams, hardcover, ISBN: 1-4180-0177-5, BI8439 / $98.95

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