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