The authors of this text, some of the best known in the industry on this topic, have written this book to provide guidelines, tools, and standards for safe and professional emergency vehicle operations. This valuable information, gathered from years of experience, references the NFPA 1002-98 code and can be put to use throughout the emergency responder's career.

Completely updated in a new edition with updated examples and illustrations and step-by-step solutions to situations not covered in other books, this comprehensive look at fire hydraulics covers the how and the why of fire hydraulic problems for those interested in either the engineering aspects of fire protection or those responsible for producing adequate hose streams on the fire ground. The volume addresses the principles of fire department hydraulics, water tanks and hose capacity, water supply and testing procedures, fire streams, discharge, friction loss principles and application, unusual and complex problems, pump capacity and drafting operations, relay operations and fire ground hydraulics.

Whether you are interested in the engineering aspects or production aspects of hydraulics, looking for a self-study resource or a text for classroom use, Fire Department Hydraulics provides a complete overview of the "how" and "why" associated with hydraulics. Through numerous examples, illustrations, and step-by-step solutions to problems, this book provides a comprehensive foundation to the professional qualifications needed to meet the NFPA 1002 guidelines. Knowledge of hydraulics is key for Drivers and Operators in the fire service, this resource details all the information they need to know.

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Written by a forensic scientist with extensive education and training experience in all phases of fire and explosion investigation, this widely used book details all essential information. Now updated and expanded, it is in closer accordance to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation, which is used at the National Fire Academy. This revision will help enhance the accuracy and reliability of your investigation.

The prevention of unwanted fires has long been considered the responsibility of the modern-day fire department; however other agencies and organizations play a vital part in educating the public about fire prevention. From the responsibilities of the fire department to the role of the private and public sectors, this best-selling text presents a broad-based look at fire prevention including arson suppression, fire safety education, and code enforcement.

As fire departments struggle with smaller budgets and increased demands for service, innovative prevention strategies are becoming increasingly more important. Combining all the elements of fire and life safety prevention, Fire Prevention:

Introduction to Fire Prevention 7/e offers a range of information on fire prevention history, education, organization, practices, and research. The model curriculum of the Fire Emergency Service Higher Education (FESHE) group served as a basis for this important text.by James C. Robertson,

This handy pocket reference provides all emergency responders with information to protect themselves and others in a hazardous materials incident.

This new edition of Chemistry of Hazardous Materials provides new material about hazardous materials in relation to a post-September 11th world for the emergency responder. It includes new information that introduces students to hazardous materials likely to be encountered in a terrorist event and how to effectively respond.