Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply
Author : Michael A. Wieder
Publisher : Fire Protection Publication
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 26,70 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Fire extinction
ISBN : 9780879394141
Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply Analysis
Author : Pat D. Brock
Publisher :
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 35,38 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Fire prevention
ISBN : 9780879394455
Book Description
The Fire Department Water Supply Handbook
Author : William F. Eckman
Publisher : PennWell Books
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 50,83 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780912212357
Book Description
Without a good understanding of the water supply, suppression activities could be limited and lives endangered. The author discusses various planning strategies, departmental water supply needs, shuttle operations, and water sources. In addition, he gives you ideas on writing specifications for water supply apparatus, specific SOPs, and how the water supply officer can coordinate many tasks into an efficient operation.
Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations
Author : IFSTA
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 1664 pages
File Size : 25,15 MB
Release : 2012-12-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780133140804
Book Description
This version includes all 21 chapters of Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition and adds three chapters written and validated to meet the emergency medical and hazardous materials requirements of NFPA® 1001, 2013 Edition. Chapter 22 specifically addresses the Firefighter I and Firefighter II knowledge and skills requirements for the emergency medical care competencies identified in NFPA® 1001, 2013 Edition Chapter 4. Chapters 23 and 24 meet the First Responder Awareness and Operations Levels for Responders according to NFPA® 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2012 Edition and OSHA 1910.120. The chapters also provide validated content to meet Section 6.6, Mission-Specific Competencies: Product Control, of NFPA® 472. The hazardous materials information is adapted from the IFSTA Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 4th Edition.
Large Volume Water Delivery
Author : Paul Shapiro
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 35,2 MB
Release : 2020-11-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1593705611
Book Description
Large Volume Water Delivery by Paul Shapiro keeps an open mind about old and new concepts in hose evolutions and fire stream productions. Large diameter hose is not the only fix; it needs to be blended with the latest innovations in moving water. Offensive large flow water delivery operations are critical to the fireground operations. Sometimes you need more than a single supply line. Sometimes you need dual pumping and a relay that extends 1,300 feet. Features: --How to measure water flow for fire suppression --How to develop pump discharge pressures --Discover new concepts of moving big water and the improved methods of moving big water on the fireground
Fire and Water
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 24,59 MB
Release : 1897
Category : Fire prevention
ISBN :
Book Description
Operation of Fire Protection Systems
Author : Arthur E. Cote
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 14,66 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780877655848
Book Description
Fire Science (FESHE)
... Official Catalogue ...
Author : Moses Purnell Handy
Publisher :
Page : 2108 pages
File Size : 41,40 MB
Release : 1893
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Suburban Fire Tactics
Author : Jim Silvernail
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 48,65 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 1593702949
Book Description
Suburban Fire Tactics is a guide for suburban-based fire operations. All fire departments share the same common objectives: to save lives, protect and conserve property, and limit harm to the environment. How urban, rural, and suburban agencies differ is in the delivery of tactics and strategies. This book explains the factors that limit suburban operations and depicts the differences between urban and suburban capabilities. This is a valuable resource for policymakers, chief officers, company officers, and firefighters (both veteran and neophyte). Features and benefits: - Understand the key objectives and strategies for suburban operations. - Obtain a guide to develop suggested operating methods for suburban firefighting. - Gain the knowledge to develop and apply successful fireground tactics in suburban settings.
Fire Service Pump Operator
Author : International Association of Fire Chiefs
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 34,35 MB
Release : 2011-02-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 0763739081
Book Description
Learn to safely and effectively drive and operate an apparatus with fire pumpers with the new Fire Service Pump Operator: Principles and Practice! This text is the core of a complete teaching and learning system that thoroughly supports instructors and prepares students for the job. The text includes up-to-date coverage the 2009 Edition of NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. This text provides a thorough understanding of the types of fire apparatus equipped with pumps, how to safely drive them, and how to properly maintain these vehicles through inspection and testing programs. Students will also learn how to operate fire pumps by gaining an understanding of water supply, nozzles and flow rates, optimal positioning, and more.
