This classic look at the basics of firefighting provides up-to-date information on firefighting operations beginning with fire behavior and on through to fundamental approaches, strategy, coordination, and tactics of safe fireground activities. The book also discusses operational procedures of ladder and engine companies, along with preplanning routines that departments should follow, and finishes with a look at common fires, along with fires that could require special attention, including the “Big One.”
Foreword
Foreword to the First Edition
Preface
Chapter 1 : Fire Behavior
Chapter 2 : The Mechanisms of Fire Extinguishment
Chapter 3 : The Development of Firefighting
Chapter 4 : Firefighting Strategy
Chapter 5 : Firefighting Tactics
Chapter 6 : The Action Plan Working at a Fire
Chapter 7 : Fireground Control and Coordination
Chapter 8 : Safety on the Fireground
Chapter 9 : The Fire Building Hindrance and Help
Chapter 10 : Sprinkler Operations
Chapter 11 : Ladder Company Operations
Chapter 12 : Engine Company Operations
Chapter 13 : Pre-Fire Planning
Chapter 14 : Major Fires
Chapter 15 : The Everyday Fire
Chapter 16 : Special-Problem Fires
Appendix
Index
