Schottke, David.

Fundamentals of fire fighter skills / David Schottke, National Fire Protection Association, International Association of Fire Chiefs. - Third edition. - xli, 1188 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

The orientation and history of the fire service -- Fire fighter safety -- Personal protective equipment -- Fire service communications -- Incident command system -- Fire behavior -- Building construction -- Portable fire extinguishers -- Fire fighter tools and equipment -- Ropes and knots -- Response and size-up -- Forcible entry -- Ladders -- Search and rescue -- Ventilation -- Water supply -- Fire attack and foam -- Fire fighter survival -- Salvage and overhaul -- Fire fighter rehabilitation -- Wildland and ground fires -- Fire suppression -- Preincident planning -- Fire and emergency medical care -- Emergency medical care -- Vehicle rescue and extrication -- Assisting special rescue teams -- Hazardous materials -- Terrorism awareness -- Fire prevention and public education -- Fire detection, protection, and suppression systems -- Fire cause determination.

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Fire prevention--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Fire extinction.
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Fire suppression.
Extrication.
Emergency medical services.
Hazardous materials response.
Wildland fire suppression.
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