Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response Includes Navigate Advantage Access: . / Edition 4

Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response Includes Navigate Advantage Access: . / Edition 4

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ISBN-10:
1284151336
ISBN-13:
9781284151336
Pub. Date:
08/20/2018
Publisher:
Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN-10:
1284151336
ISBN-13:
9781284151336
Pub. Date:
08/20/2018
Publisher:
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response Includes Navigate Advantage Access: . / Edition 4

Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response Includes Navigate Advantage Access: . / Edition 4

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Overview

Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response Includes Navigate Advantage Access Advantage Package includes: Content Instruction Student Learning Materials Textbook Assessments Flashcards*AudiobookAnalytics eBook Slides *Available in most packages; contact us to confirm availability. Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Fourth Edition is a complete Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II training solution. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to bring you product enhancements and features that ensure student comprehension and enhanced critical-thinking skills.The Fourth Edition features the same exceptional content, along with the latest standards, technology, and research, including the latest research-based data from Underwriters Lab oratories (UL) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Understanding that today's fires release energy faster, reach flashover potential sooner, and may reach higher temperatures than building fires of the past is critically important for new and seasoned fire fighters. This foundational knowledge is covered extensively, in addition to recent data identifying the higher rate of physical and mental health issues in the fire service than the general population. Information relating to fire fighter health and safety has been revised and updated to include behavioral and physical health awareness topics and statistics.The new edition meets and exceeds the performance requirements in the latest edition of NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, as well as awareness level, the core operations level, and select mission-specific operations level responsibilities from NFPA 1072: Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition. Along with a new design, the structure and organization of the Fourth Edition has been completely updated to allow you the flexibility to teach your Fire Fighter I and II courses exactly the way you wish.The Fourth Edition delivers:A split-level table of contents with 5 distinct sectionsFire Fighter IFire Fighter IIHazardous Materials AwarenessHazardous Materials OperationsHazardous Materials Operations Mission SpecificContent meets all JPRs and competencies required within the latest editions of NFPA 1001 and NFPA 1072, as well as a correlation guide to NFPA 472Updated research and statistics, with reference information, is included to ensure evidence-based recommendations and protocolsA new and improved Skill Drill design with clear, comprehensive visual summariesAn updated art program featuring new photos and illustrations © 2019 | 1360 pages

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781284151336
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date: 08/20/2018
Edition description: 4th ed.
Pages: 1360
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.90(d)

Table of Contents

Section Fire Fighter I
Chapter 1 The Fire Service
Chapter 2 Fire Fighter Health and Safety
Chapter 3 Personal Protective Equipment
Chapter 4 Fire Service Communications
Chapter 5 Fire Behavior
Chapter 6 Building Construction
Chapter 7 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Chapter 8 Fire Fighter Tools and Equipment
Chapter 9 Ropes and Knots
Chapter 10 Forcible Entry
Chapter 11 Ladders
Chapter 12 Search and Rescue
Chapter 13 Ventilation
Chapter 14 Water Supply Systems
Chapter 15 Fire Hose, Appliances, and Nozzles
Chapter 16 Supply Line and Attack Line Evolutions
Chapter 17 Fire Suppression
Chapter 18 Fire Fighter Survival
Chapter 19 Salvage and Overhaul
Chapter 20 Fire Fighter Rehabilitation
Chapter 21 Wildland and Ground Fires
Section Fire Fighter II
Chapter 22 Establishing and Transferring Command
Chapter 23 Advanced Fire Suppression
Chapter 24 Vehicle Rescue and Extrication
Chapter 25 Assisting Special Rescue Teams
Chapter 26 Fire Detection, Suppression and Smoke Control Systems
Chapter 27 Fire and Life Safety Initiatives
Chapter 28 Fire Origin and Cause
Section Hazardous Materials Awareness Level
Chapter 29 Regulations, Standards, and Laws
Chapter 30 Recognizing and Identifying Hazards
Section Hazardous Materials Operations Level
Chapter 31 Properties and Effects
Chapter 32 Understanding the Hazards
Chapter 33 Estimating Potential Harm and Planning a Response
Chapter 34 Implementing the Planned Response
Chapter 35 Responder Health and Safety
Section Hazardous Materials Operations Level: Mission-Specific
Chapter 36 Personal Protective Equipment
Chapter 37 Product Control
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