Robert Klinoff
The seventh edition of Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services provides a comprehensive overview of the core principles of fire and emergency services and the common challenges that candidates must consider. This edition covers fire and emergency services career options and the selection processes, fire department resources, training, protection systems and equipment, and emergency operations, as well as a new chapter on building design and construction. The seventh edition gives candidates the opportunity to learn about the competitive selection process by providing a comprehensive understanding of the roles and responsibilities critical to the fire and emergency services.
The seventh edition is written to align with the National Fire Academy's Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) objectives and outcomes for the associate level course Principles of Emergency Services (C0273). This course provides an overview of fire protection and emergency services, career opportunities in fire protection and related fields, and the culture and history of emergency services. It also covers fire loss analysis, organization and function of public and private fire protection services, fire departments as part of local government, laws and regulations affecting the fire service, fire service nomenclature, specific fire protection functions, and basic fire chemistry and physics. Additionally, this course offers an introduction to fire protection systems, fire strategy and tactics, and life safety initiatives.
What's new in Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services, Seventh Edition:
Book includes Navigate Advantage Access, a digital-only access code that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools.