Structural Firefighting - Softcover

NFPA - National Fire Protection Association; Bernard J. Klaene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 144964239X ISBN 13: 9781449642396

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2015

Synopsis

Safe and effective structural firefighting requires a complex thought process. It is not a simple matter of "how to." Decisions depend on many factors, from the type of building, to the likelihood of occupancy, to the water supply. The third edition of Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics leads readers through all phases of planning, evaluation and implementation to enable them to effectively manage structure fire incidents safe and effective manner, regardless of size or complexity. The third edition has been revised to thoroughly cover the practical applications and limitations of the latest research from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as well as: * Discussion of actual, recent fire incidents and what can be learned from them * Updated statistical information and coverage of the latest applicable standards * Use of real-world examples to reinforce chapter concepts * Student exercises based on practical and real scenarios By applying the principles described in this text, even the most experienced incident commander will be able to utilize his or her knowledge more effectively at the scene.

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About the Author

National Fire Protection Association The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has been a worldwide leader in providing fire, building, electrical, and life safety to the public since 1896. The mission of the international nonprofit organization is to reduce the worldwide burden for fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. Developer of the National Electrical Code®, and 300 other codes and standards through a full, open-consensus process, NFPA also produces educational curricula, including the Risk Watch® community-based injury prevention curriculum and the Learn Not to Burn® fire safety curriculum. NFPA headquarters is in Quincy, Massachusetts.Bernard J. Klaene Ben Klaene developed curricula and taught a wide variety of fire-related courses including Fire Tactics over his 27 years with the University of Cincinnati. He has served as an adjunct instructor and subject matter expert for the National Fire Academy where he revised courses for the Degrees at a Distance program. He has also done extensive work as a fire safety consultant in the area of training industrial fire brigades and surveying community fire protection. Before his retirement as the Training & Safety Chief of the Cincinnati Fire Department, he rose through the ranks to fire apparatus operator, lieutenant, captain, and district chief. Chief Klaene s 30 years of experience included working as a firefighter and company officer on engine, truck, and heavy rescue companies. He was also a graduate of the first paramedic class in Cincinnati where he functioned as paramedic supervisor. Chief Klaene holds an Associate Degree in Fire Science, a Bachelor of Science in Fire and Industrial Safety, and a Masters in Education from the University of Cincinnati. He is also a graduate of the National Fire Academy s Executive Fire Officer Program.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 144964239X
• ISBN 13: 9781449642396
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 478