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Paperback. Condition: New. Emergency medical service represents more than 80 per cent of the response activity in emergency response agencies. The whole concept of EMS has undergone drastic changes and improvements over the past three decades. With the ongoing threat of deadly diseases, the methods once practiced to treat trauma victims are not necessarily the best, or safest, procedures. In this day and age, change is the only constant. This book is designed to improve the quality of your EMS delivery.

Hardback. Condition: New. Combs, Paul (illustrator). Best-selling author Frank Viscuso (Step Up and Lead) and renowned artist and author Paul Combs (Drawn by Fire) have teamed up again to bring you Sprinkles the Fire Dog 2: Making a Difference, the second book of the popular series about the little puppy from a big city who achieved his dream of becoming a fire dog.Ever since becoming a fire dog, Sprinkles has enjoyed helping others. In part 2 of his journey, Sprinkles heads back into the dark, lonely city to find and help another dog in need. This entertaining story will inspire children to pursue their dreams, overcome adversity, fight for what they believe in, be kind, and help others along the way.

Paperback. Condition: New. Second Edition. This second edition provides you with additional insight on the topic of fireground investigation, taking you through the various procedures necessary for reconstructing the events that led to the fire. Included are discussions related to fire behavior, heat sources ,interior and exterior evidence, documentation, and reporting procedures, as well as new case studies. Contents: The scope and purpose of fireground investigation The influence of fire behavior on fire investigation Factors that influence fire behavior Heat/ignition sources Fireground observations Investigating the fire: building exterior Investigating the fire: building interior Vehicle fires Evidence Motivation for arson Answers to study questions.

Paperback. Condition: New. Editor's Opinion is a compilation of columns Bobby Halton wrote for Fire Engineering magazine. Bobby penned the column for 18 years while serving as editor in chief and education director for FDIC. In his 18-year run as editor, he was given a platform to serve out his final years as an advocate and voice for the fire service. He worked relentlessly to ensure those with the same passion and skill were given an opportunity to contribute through training classes at FDIC and in the pages of the magazine and online. He always advocated for the fire service as a whole but constantly reminded us of the importance of the everyday, common firefighter whose boots were on the ground.

Paperback. Condition: New. Three Key Messages:This is important.You can do it.I won't give up on you.Training ordinary people to do extraordinary things requires an understanding of how we learn. Developing Firefighter Resiliency starts with the basic psychophysical aspects of learning.The fire service has unwittingly used a failure-based training model for many years. Hands-on training exercises are often based on unachievable objectives. Trainers are often not educated about the psychology of adult learning or the effect of stress during learning. Consequently, participants face learning activities with mastery-level skill requirement to succeed when competency has yet to be established. This amounts to a never-ending diet of tests without actual skill development. Accessing knowledge under extreme circumstances cannot be left to chance, because the penalty for failure is severe. This book provides the roadmap for a journey to train, establish relevancy for the lessons, develop competency in the skills, and capitalize on confidence to achieve mastery. We study the impact of a stressful environment on the ability to learn and function.

Paperback. Condition: New. As firefighters, even how we answer the phone or the door makes a first and lasting impression on the public and the community we serve. Author Jason Hoevelmann fills in the gaps that may exist in fire service teaching to better prepare you for a lifetime of the greatest job on earth. The New Company Officer tackles the not-so-obvious challenges you will face during your fire service career.Discover:Why do firefighters make bad decisions on the job and off duty?How can firefighters deal with their own problems and their challenges as firefighters?How can you enrich our own career and help your fellow firefighters improve, grow, and advance their own career?The New Company Officer strives to make a big impact on your department and your success. "We do an excellent job pulling hose and throwing ladders," Hoevelmann writes, "but how do we deal with people every day?" Some of the goals book will help you to achieve are to: be prepared, set expectations, follow through, serve, listen, be humble, be a leader, make no excuses, do your best, and do what others won't do.What you will learn:How to handle difficult colleaguesHow to create company drills that keep your firefighters proficientHow to delegate and lead by example.

Mixed Media Product. Condition: New. New training officers have the challenging and rewarding task of finding the proper balance between change and tradition as the fire service evolves. This comprehensive guide, by Eddie Buchanan, will provide the volunteer training officer everything needed to develop and implement a successful program while promoting quality and discipline in today's volunteer firefighter firefighter. Alternative delivery options will be presented that allow the volunteer to achieve their training goals while meeting their responsibilities at home. Each book comes with a CD-ROM that includes appendices and instructor materials such as roll call forms, PowerPoint presentations, and notetaking sheets for students. Features and Benefits: Step-by-step implementation process for the volunteer training officer Sceduling templates that meet the training officer's core needs Core training values such as accountability, discipline, and pride. The Volunteer Training Officer's Handbook id ideally suited for the volunteer training officer, chief officer, or firefighter of any rank looking to develop drills and training programs for their department. Both volunteer and paid departments will find the lessons in these pages invaluable!

Paperback. Condition: New. Firefighter, medic and author Michael Morse bares his soul with first-person accounts from a 25-year career vividly defining the first responder's vital role as a medical professional.EMS by Fire: The Making of a Fire Medic puts the reader at the scene "where people desperately wait, frantic, impatient, lonely, dying or dead . the public we serve is not interested in who arrives at their emergency, as long somebody comes, preferably well trained and well equipped." "Writing for and about firefighters and EMS personnel from the ambulance officer's seat is tricky on the good days, career suicide on the bad, and quite gratifying on the rest. "The truth is that the ratio of misery to inspiration is greatly exaggerated in my writings, with misery beating inspiration by a 20-1 margin. Yet, it is those moments of inspiration that make the misery bearable ."Features:Gain a better understanding of the jobs of fire-based EMS personnelImprove your skills and build teamwork between firefighters and EMSTrue stories and real-life scenarios from a veteran of the EMS and Fire service.

Paperback. Condition: New. Second Edition. In the new edition of Infection Control Policies for Community Paramedicine and MIH, Katherine West, expert and international speaker on infection control, explains how good infection control practices, vaccines and immunizations, cleaning and disinfection of equipment and work restriction guidelines can assist EMS providers and improve patient care. Infection control practices are very different in community paramedicine/mobile integrated healthcare (CP/MIH) practice. It is important to have proper training to understand the differences. In October 2024, the CDC stated that there is a lack of training and consistency in CP/MIH programs.

Paperback. Condition: New. Fifth Edition. The study guide will assist all serious students of firefighting in developing a thorough understanding of the best-selling 5th Edition of Chief Norman's Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics. This practical study guide gives updated questions and new sections that offer training, development, and guidance which can benefit everyone in the fire service. The study guide's format includes multiple choice and short answer questions.

Paperback. Condition: New. In this insightful book, veteran firefighter and author Jeff Rothmeier aims to galvanize the minds of firefighters so that they can fulfill their potential and execute effectively in the moment of truth. Training to act effectively means understanding individual tactics fully.Aggression that is not supported by competence, morality, and discipline can be reckless. To be effective, firefighters must believe in and cultivate the power of their mental abilities. Understanding the nature of combat, fire, and humanity informs their instincts. A proper philosophical approach to firefighting is the key to tactical excellence.Features:Identify the skills and vulnerabilities of the enemy-as well as the firefighter-to optimize fire attack.Assess the benefits and drawbacks of aggression to accurately manage fireground risks.Focus on action: which action to take, when to take it, and how to make it decisive.Empower the individual firefighters to play a crucial role on the fireground.

Paperback. Condition: New. In 35 Things Every Firefighter Must Know and Do, best-selling author and fire service leader Frank Viscuso delivers a practical and inspiring guide for both new and experienced firefighters. Designed to build competence, confidence, and accountability, this book outlines essential principles that support long-term success in the fire service-and beyond. Each of the 35 chapters focuses on a core lesson, offering real-world context, leadership insight, and reflection prompts to help readers assess their strengths and areas for growth. From equipment checks and mental preparedness to communication, teamwork, and personal responsibility, Viscuso provides a structured path for firefighters to grow into respected professionals. Whether you're just entering the fire service or mentoring the next generation, this book serves as a trusted reference for developing the habits, mindset, and leadership qualities expected of today's firefighters. It's not just about learning the job-it's about becoming someone others can count on. Key topics include: Building credibility and professionalism from day one Understanding the role of mentorship, culture, and accountability Staying physically and mentally fit Cultivating team cohesion and trust Advancing your career while serving others This is a book every firefighter will want in their personal library and will serve as a vital resource for officers who are serious about enhancing their team's performance.? Also,?ideal for recruits, trainers, and departments aiming to strengthen foundational values and professional excellence across the ranks.

Paperback. Condition: New. 35 Things Every Fire Officer Must Know and Do by Frank Viscuso is a must-read leadership guide for newly promoted and seasoned fire officers. This practical playbook covers essential principles for leading high-performing crews, building trust, resolving conflict, managing performance, and navigating the day-to-day realities of the fire service. Packed with real-world examples and actionable tools, it's the ultimate resource for anyone looking to lead with confidence, integrity, and impact in one of the world's most demanding professions.

Paperback. Condition: New. Illustrated. First responders who arrive on scene of a hazardous materials incident may be assigned to an engine, ladder truck, rescue, or ambulance with very little sophisticated HAZMAT equipment. Despite these limitations, their actions during the initial response will often set the stage for the success or failure of the entire event. Many incidents start out as minor ""routine"" events that suddenly escalate when something goes terribly wrong. Perhaps first responders did not anticipate the involvement of hazardous materials in a response to a rear-end collision involving two passenger vehicles, an EMS call at a residence for difficulty breathing, or a trash fire. That is until it was too late! First responders, despite their best intentions, can quickly become part of any hazardous materials problem. The results can be first responders who are killed or seriously injured, or those who suffer devastating illnesses years after exposure to a hazardous material. Even if you have hours of training on hazardous materials response, this book will provide every reader with. . Practical advice based on the real-life experiences of first responders . A one-stop source on topics such as atmospheric monitors and class B foam . Steps to managing ""routine"" incidents to prevent them from becoming disasters . Limitations of federal hazardous materials regulations you need to know . Real-world examples of first responders who won (or lost) the battle with hazardous materials.

Hardback. Condition: New. Full-Contact Leadership is written for men and women who hold leadership positions or aspire to leadership roles in the fire service.There are many leadership positions in the fire service, but not all of them are held by leaders. Leadership has very little to do with the colour of your helmet, the bling on your collar, the stripes on your sleeve, the title on your door, the order of march, or the crease in your pants. Full-contact leadership is a commitment to drawing out the very best within others and allowing the very best in others to be expressed as excellence. Full-contact leadership is a career-long, ever-challenging, never-ending, self-initiated, self-sustained personal research, development, and improvement program. Full-contact leadership is never about you; it's always about them.In Full-Contact Leadership, Chiefs Flood and Avillo examine what makes a leader and, more importantly, what makes a leader effective in today's fire service. This text discusses the various types of leaders, how they communicate, discipline, delegate, motivate, and set expectations for the people they lead. Flood and Avillo also take a hard look at what hinders or blocks effective leadership and what steps to take to foster and instill leadership in your department.

Paperback. Condition: New. One of the most demanding and stressful management jobs in existence, fire rescue leadership requires a set of clear and distinct skills. Given today's work environment, everyone from the chief down to the newest recruit should be strong, courageous leaders. Every aspect of a successful operation relies on capable leadership at all levels.It's Always about Leadership is written by an active firefighter for his fellow fire-rescue service members. Author Dennis L. Rubin discusses his 13 rules for leadership, which he has developed over a 35-year career in fire service. Alongside these rules, the author has curated case studies and created critical learning points, self-improvement plans, and discussion questions for learning reinforcement and to assist real-world applications.Key features:Leadership tools with real-life applicabilityTime-tested advice on navigating challenges and scenarios typical to fire service lifeExperience and perspective from a multi-decade fire service leader.

Paperback. Condition: New. How to Lead Your Organization In this book you will:Discover building blocks that support a high-performance leadership culture in your organization.Learn how personal and organizational aspects of leadership work together to create high performance.Understand concepts applicable to every level of leadership and not just the chief or CEO.Build a framework that creates a means to an end for high-performance leadership.Discover practical and proven strategies, based on real-life experiences, that support building a high-performance organizational culture.

Paperback. Condition: New. Stepping into an officer role is one of the most exciting-and challenging-transitions in the fire service. In Practical Leadership for Newly Promoted Fire Officers, veteran fire officer Mike Clements delivers a clear leadership guide designed to help new officers lead effectively from day one. Drawing from real-world frontline experience, Clements offers practical strategies and leadership frameworks focused on self-awareness, communication, conflict resolution, and team development. This book goes beyond management theory to address the day-to-day realities of leading in high-stress, high-accountability environments. Whether you're navigating station dynamics, handling pushback to change, or building a high-performing crew, this resource provides the tools to help you lead with confidence and integrity. Key topics include: Insights into managing the Toxic Triad: Fear-Ego-Pride Strategies for managing stress in a high-stress environment How to navigate pushback to organizational changes The dos and don'ts of mentoring and developing employees -The keys to conflict resolution: how to have difficult conversations How to get things done (and the nine internal factors getting in the way of execution) Best practices for communicating effectively Tips and tactics for managing drama in the fire station From establishing crew trust to creating a positive culture and getting things done, Clements provides practical, actionable guidance that new officers can apply immediately. Leadership isn't about the badge. It's about how you show up, set the tone, and serve your people. Start strong. Lead well. Make a difference.

Hardback. Condition: New. Survival Skills for the Fire Chief examines the management mistakes fire chiefs often make that compromise their effectiveness and ability to manage and lead their fire departments. In his latest book, Dr. Fleming, a nationally recognised authority on fire and emergency services, provides the understanding necessary to enhance the fire chief's success and that of his or her fire department. The book's themes include understanding, meeting, and, where possible, exceeding the reasonable expectations of fire department stakeholders and preparing as a fire chief for professional, personal, and organisational success. Survival Skills for the Fire Chief is ideal for current and future fire chiefs; participants in related college and university courses; and participants in training programmes, seminars, and courses offered by fire and emergency services training agencies.

Hardback. Condition: New. In his new book Step Up and Lead, Frank Viscuso-author, speaker, and career deputy chief-shares the secrets of effective fire service leadership, introduces the traits and skills essential for successful fire service leaders, and discusses the importance of customer service. Designed to help you reach the top of your profession, this new book is considered must-read material for anyone who is ready to step up and lead!Contents: Foreword by Vincent Dunn; Acknowledgments; A leader of one; Leadership traits; Leadership skills; Customer service; Call to action; Index.Features and Benefits:Utilise the talents, skills and abilities of othersEffectively delegate tasksDeal with subordinate problemsCritique othersPrevent freelancingCreate a mentorship programmeImprove workplace moraleProvide praise and recognitionConduct effective meetingsTackle administrative tasksCreate programmesCommunicate and presentLead on the firegroundSet and achieve goalsProvide exceptional customer serviceMake high pressure decisionsGain a competitive advantage with promotions.

Paperback. Condition: New. Written for instructors, dive team captains, surface teams, and underwater personnel alike, this book offers definitive information on procedures for safe operations, proper methods of training, and how to make appropriate purchasing decisions. Contents: The foundations of a public safety team diver Dive team command Dive team personnel Diver training Equipment for shore personnel Diving equipment Cylinder safety The initial response Deploying the team The search Search patterns Communication and line signals Contingency procedures and scene safety Physilogical components of diving Diving maladies Contaminated water Handling the drowning victim Submerged vehicles Boat operations Law enforcement operations Special considerations and technology Appendix Answers to study questions.

Hardback. Condition: New. This book is designed to heighten firefighter awareness of routine emergencies, to point out that a hazard potential exists in every emergency, and to open a discussion on the standard tactics used for them. Contents: Introduction I. Common calls Electrical emergencies Home heating emergencies Natural gas fires and emrgencies Water leaks Vehicle fires Mattress fires Trash fires II. Carbon monoxide: The new response The medical aspects of carbon monoxide The carbon monoxide emergency Home CO detectors UL 2032 Answers to study questions.

Paperback. Condition: New. Ventilation can make or break the outcome of a fire. Ensuring its success requires a knowledge of how it works and what precautions must be taken.Coordinating Ventilation: Supporting Extinguishment and Survivability examines ventilation and its relationship to fire behavior to identify how it affects the fire, operations, and-most importantly-victim survivability. Ventilation can be universally applied, from the smallest rural community to the largest metropolitan city.

Hardback. Condition: New. Deputy Chief P.J. Norwood and Captain Sean Gray discuss how fireground strategy and tactics have evolved in light of fire research conducted around the world. They discuss the fire tetrahedron and how fuel, heat, and air all affect a fire's growth or extinguishment. Gray and Norwood take the lessons learned from the research as well as their general knowledge of the fireground to illustrate safer and more effective ways to operate on the fireground. They discuss how to apply this new understanding of fire behavior to two of the fire service's most important tasks: search and fire attack. This book is an important resource for anyone wanting to put new fire dynamics research to action.You will learn:How firefighting activities affect the fire tetrahedronTo stay safe while working in the flow path on the firegroundSearch methods that isolate the firefighter and victimFire attack methods that minimize the air fed to the fireIncident command size up and decision making.

Paperback. Condition: New. A busy fire officer handles numerous tasks: administration, budgets, political interaction, medical response, fire prevention, inspections, ect. This book brings the chief fire officer back to his job's focus: Fighting fires and responding to emergencies. Contents Command presence Life-and-death decision making Locating a fire Size-up of a fire Command and control at a fire Hoseline placement Preventing a fire spread Changing strategy Ventilation Terrorism Fireground communications Demobilization Fireground dangers Products of combustion Managing fireground risks and dangers Epilogue Answers to study questions.

Hardback. Condition: New. In the past decades, lightweight building construction methods and the use of manmade materials in construction and furnishings have become more and more common. The time until structural failure can be expected in a fire has been reduced, and firefighters have seen hotter fires that generate high levels of deadly gasses. But the ventilation methods used by modern firefighters have not kept pace. Positive pressure was first used in the fire service to ventilate a structure after the fire was knocked down. Authors Kriss Garcia and Reinhard Kauffmann have taken positive pressure a step further to achieve effective ventilation in coordination with aggressive fire attack, called positive pressure attack (PPA). Properly used PPA allows firefighters great control over the interior environment of a fire building, and starts at the earliest stages of the operation when ventilation can provide the greatest benefit for victims, firefighters, and the structure. With a small investment in equipment and a commitment to training, any fire department can implement PPA at the company level. Subjects covered in this book include: . Basics of positive pressure and how to maximize its effectiveness for fireground ventilation. . PPA: how effective ventilation can be coordinated to support an aggressive fire attack. . Safety considerations and limitations of PPA and positive pressure. . Other ways positive pressure blowers can be used to help victims and firefighters in a variety of situations. . Implementing PPA on a department, and how to train each engine company to become its own firefighting force that can accomplish both ventilation and fire attack.

Hardback. Condition: New. Pride and Ownership holds no punches. Chief Rick Lasky takes a hard look at the fire service and finds it short on the only element that makes it effective: passion. Chief Lasky gives an upfront and honest criticism about the need to reignite the love of the job on every level, from chiefs on down. Key Features: . History and traditions of the fire service with overviews of some of the most important fire service leaders, . Detailed explanations of ceremonies for all ocasions from a firefighter's initiation to retirement, . Over 150 photos displaying the rites and ceremonies, . Helpful appendices full of sample documents for fire company use.

Hardback. Condition: New. In his new book, Battalion Chief Salka, a nationally recognized speaker and author with years of service in several career and volunteer departments, looks at both the similarities and differences in the engine company operations practiced by fire departments throughout the United States and discusses in detail the equipment, staffing, and operations of engine company firefighters at structural fires and emergencies in urban, suburban, and rural settings. In this book, Salka teaches readers: the abilities and limitations of engine companies, depending on equipment, staffing, and water supply; how to execute the tactical missions of engine companies; and, the importance of mastering engine company functions for successful fire attack. ""The Engine Company"" is an invaluable resource for company officers (particularly those with responsibility for engine company operations), firefighters who want a better understanding of the functions of the engine company, and training officers and instructors.

Paperback. Condition: New. Second Edition. 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.".

Hardback. Condition: New. Illustrated. "Chief Scott Thompson combines his decades of experience and years of observation with today's leadership skills and provides a path for the successful fire department to follow. The Functional Fire Company will take you step by step from being an ordinary fire department to one that defines excellence." -Rick Lasky, Fire Chief (ret.).