Fire Fighters: Stories of Survival from the Front Lines of Firefighting (Adrenaline)
ISBN: 1560254025 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): N/A Publisher: Da Capo Press Number of Pages: 400
Firefighters have long been among the most admired men and women in our culture and recent events have shown how well-placed that admiration isadding fuel to our innate fascination with stories about fire and the people who risk their lives to fight it Some of our best writers are drawn to the subject of firefighting and over the years they have created a rich body of literature Fire Fighters offers the most exciting and compelling stories from that body of work including accounts of devastating fires from New York to Yellowstone as well as smaller blazes that have turned particularly ugly or dangerous Selections include Jimmy Breslin's eulogy for the men who died in the famous Chelsea fire Norman McLean on the Great Gulch forest fire that killed nine young smokejumpers John McPhee on fires in the Pine Barrens Studs Terkel's interview with a fire fighter and riveting accounts of the FDNY's role in the September 11 tragedy and its aftermath 16 black-and-white photos are also featured
ISBN: 0827382936 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Robert Gagnon Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning Number of Pages: 353
Put the most current guide to the design of state-of-the-art special hazard and fire protection systems in the hands of your students Using the most up-to-date NFPA standards and reference data this text guides the student through the steps needed and become competent in inspecting and designing a wide variety of simple and complex systems With an added emphasis on ethical practice the student gains respect and understanding for the process of designing these systems This valuable text is designed to be either a comprehensive stand-alone text for a one-semester overview or as the ideal companion to the "Design of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems" also by Robert Gagnon for a comprehensive two-semester study of the latest innovations in fire protection system design
NFPA Pocket Guide To Fire Alarm System Installation
ISBN: 0763746053 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): Merton W. Bunker Jr. Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Number of Pages: 610
This Brand-New Edition Provides All The Information You Need To Design Install Or Maintain Fire Alarm Systems NFPAS Pocket Guide To Fire Alarm System Installation Second Edition Is Updated To Reflect The Provisions Of The 2007 Edition Of The National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) And The 2005 Edition Of The National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) It Has Been Reorganized To Follow The Order Of Topics Presented Within The NFAC And Includes Updated Requirements For Power Supplies Survivability And Spacing Of Detectors And Notification Appliances
I Love a Fire Fighter: What the Family Needs to Know
ISBN: 1593850638 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Ellen Kirschman PhD Publisher: The Guilford Press Number of Pages: 299
How can fire fighter families manage the stress that comes with life in the service How do you keep a grip on fears and worries during long hours of separation from your spouse Where can you turn when times get toughWith this practical no-nonsense yet compassionate guide Dr Ellen Kirschman provides the first self-help book written to address the questions and concerns of today's fire fighter families From the effects of shift work on your marriage to the emotional side of physical injuries and trauma to ways to deal with job pressures and resolve conflicts at home read on to see what you can do to help yourself your mate and your children navigate the highs and lows of "the best job in the world"
ISBN: 0130604585 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 5 Author(s): John D. DeHaan Publisher: Prentice Hall Number of Pages: 448
Since the first edition of Kirk's Fire Investigation was published in 1969 it has become one of the most widely read and accepted textbooks in the field of fire investigation Since this book was first written fire investigation has changed as has the knowledge essential for investigators to know There is improved technology to aid both the field investigator and the laboratory scientist which makes the application of the scientific method and use of the most current information critical to the process Written by a forensic scientist with extensive experience in all phases of fire and explosion investigation this book details all the "need-to-know" skills Topics are presented in a logical order from simple chemistry and physics to scene analysis to complex case analysis Special topics such as lab analysis fire deaths and explosions are also included Features Include: Updated information and most recent literature references throughout Expanded coverage of chemistry topics to include plastics pyrolsis and combustion products and the new generation of petroleum products Expanded discussion of post-flashover patterns of damage misconceptions and misuse of post-fire indicators and documentation New legal citations New information about destruction of bodies in fire and the detection of blood splatter Full-color insert of arson photos
ISBN: 1597261831 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): William L. Baker Publisher: Island Press Number of Pages: 632
Fire Ecology in Rocky Mountain Landscapes brings a century of scientific research to bear on improving the relationship between people and fireIn recent years some scientists have argued that current patterns of fire are significantly different from historical patterns and thatlandscapes should be managed with an eye toward reestablishing past fire regimes At the policy level state and federal agencies have focused on fuel reduction and fire suppression as a means of controlling fireGeographer William L Baker takes a different view making the case that the available scientific data show that infrequent episodes of large fires followed by long interludes with few fires led to naturally fluctuating landscapes and that the best approach is not to try to change or control fire but to learn to live with it In Fire Ecology in Rocky Mountain Landscapes Baker reviews functional traits and responses of plants and animals to fire at the landscape scale; explains how scientists reconstruct the history of fire in landscapes; elaborates on the particulars of fire under the historical range of variability in the Rockies; and considers the role of Euro-Americans in creating the landscapes and fire situations of todayIn the end the author argues that the most effective action is to rapidly limit and redesign people-nature interfaces to withstand fire which he believes can be done in ways that are immediately beneficial to both nature and communities
The Evolution of Aerial Fire Apparatus (Illustrated History)
ISBN: 1583882359 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Walter McCall Publisher: Iconografix Number of Pages: 160
An inventive machinist in the San Francisco Fire Department repair shop Daniel D Hayes patented the first successful aerial ladder in America in 1868 At first these heavy ladders were raised by hand by firefighters furiously turning cranks and handwheels Early in the new century coil springs took the muscle work out of hoisting the aerial ladder and soon hydraulic power replaced manpower entirely In the 140 years since they were introduced aerial ladders have undergone continuous evolution and improvement In the late 1950s aerial firefighting in America was revolutionized by the introduction of the elevating platform Today firefighters battle major fires with massive aerial towers and telescopic aerial ladders The only book wholly devoted to the evolution of aerial firefighting this lavishly-illustrated volume by one of Americas most respected fire apparatus historians and authors covers them all: from long hook-and-ladder trucks drawn by straining three-horse hitches early aerial ladders and the aerials heavy-artillery cousinthe water tower Included are four-wheel service aerials glamorous tillered tractor-trailer types compact rearmounts and versatile quintuple combinations
A Leadership Guide for Volunteer Fire Departments, Fourth Edition (International Association of Fire Chiefs)
ISBN: 0763742074 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 4 Author(s): IAFC Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers Number of Pages: 144
A Leadership Guide for Volunteer Fire Departments Fourth Edition updates the resource previously known as Recruiting Training and Maintaining Volunteer Fire Fighters Third Edition This must have resource examines the challenges of providing volunteer fire protection in modern day America Readers are guided through a process of self-assessment and planning using case studies and activity worksheets Skills and strategies are developed yielding practical assistance to those charged with leading a volunteer fire department With the Fourth Edition you will learn to: Develop a strategic plan for your department; Develop goals and objectives for success; Recruit and retain quality volunteers Determine the need for screen and train volunteers; Use proven motivators and rewards to help your volunteers succeed Communicate with and lead volunteers effectively; Recognize organizational warning signs and what to do when problems arise
