Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II (Includes 2013 Addendum)

Including a new content Addendum to meet the 2013 NFPA Standards 1001 and 472, Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighters I & II goes the extra distance with boots-on-the-ground knowledge and techniques for safer, smarter firefighting.

Fire Engineering technical editor, Glenn Corbett assembled a team of the best-know fire service authors and instructors to write on their areas of expertise. Their combined experience gives both prospective and active firefighters a solid and practical foundation for fire training.

The sturdy wire-bound Skill Drills book, plus the 2013 Skills Addendum, provides step-by-step pictorial guidance for 364 skills for FFI, FF2, and hazmat.

Features and Benefits

• With 2013 Addendum, covers all JPRs for NFPA 1001 and related NFPA 472 Standards (FEHAD-03)
• Includes unique skills and techniques tested and perfected on the job by Fire Engineering authors and instructors
• Separate sections for Firefighter I & II
• Durable hardcover binding
• Includes spiral-bound, full-color Skill Drills book
• Student resource CD including insightful interviews with chapter authors, glossary of key terms, and more
• Free 6-month digital subscription to Fire Engineering magazine with purchase of each Handbook

2013 Addendum Includes

• Student package: JPR supplement and new hazmat and ICS chapters on disk (included in book)
• Instructor package: JPR supplement, plus updated Instructor Guide and Instructor PowerPoint®

Volume I

Glenn Corbett, Editor
Contributing Authors
Acknowledgements
Introduction
NFPA 1001 JPR Correlation Matrix

Chapter 1 : The Traditions and Mission of the Fire Service
Chapter 2 : Fire Service History
Chapter 3 : Fire Department Organization
Chapter 4 : Fire Department Communications
Chapter 5 : Fire Behavior
Chapter 6 : Fire Extinguidhers
Chapter 7 : Building Construction
Chapter 8 : Ropes and Knots
Chapter 9 : Personal Protective Equipment
Chapter 10 : Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Chapter 11 : Firefighting Basics Tools
Chapter 12 : Forcible Entry
Chapter 13 : Ladders
Chapter 14 : Ventilation
Chapter 15 : Water Supply and Hose
Chapter 16 : Fire Streams
Chapter 17 : Firefighter Safety and Survival
Chapter 18 : Vehicle Fires
Chapter 19 : Search and Rescue
Chapter 20 : Basic Fire Attack
Chapter 21 : Salvage and Overhaul
Chapter 22 : Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
Chapter 23 : Planning the Hazmat/WMD Response
Chapter 24 : Hazamat Storage and Transportation
Chapter 25 : Implementing Hazmat/WMD Response
Chapter 26 : EMS in the Service
 

Volume II

Chapter 27 : The Incident Command System
Chapter 28 : Advanced Communications
Chapter 29 : Pre-Incident Planning
Chapter 30 : Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 31 : Advanced Fire Attack
Chapter 32 : Orgin and Cause Investigation
Chapter 33 : Fire Preventation and Public Education
Chapter 34 : Vehicle Extraction
Chapter 35 : Support of Technical Rescue Teams

Questions
Appendix