NFPA 1911
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 20,33 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Emergency vehicles
ISBN : 9781455916184
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Author : Iafc
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 30,8 MB
Release : 2015-06-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1284026922
Book Description
This second edition of Fire Service Pump Operator has been thoroughly updated to serve as a complete training solution that addresses pump operation, safe driving techniques, tiller and aerial apparatus operation, and water supply considerations. From basic apparatus maintenance to fire pump theory and advanced hydraulic calculations, this single manual covers everything a fire service driver/operator needs to know. Fire Service Pump Operator: Pump, Aerial, Tiller, and Mobile Water Supply, Second Edition meets and exceeds the job performance requirements of Chapters 4, 5, and 10 of NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2014 Edition. It also addresses all of the course outcomes from the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Associates (Core) Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply course.
NFPA's Illustrated Dictionary of Fire Service Terms
Author : National Fire Protection Association
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 30,20 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Fire extinction
ISBN : 9780763739096
Book Description
Illustrated dictionary features approximately 4,000 firefighting, fire safety and electrical terms and their definitions. Special features of this dictionary include reference to NFPA code of origin following each definition, a complete listing of NFPA's standards and common firefighting acronyms.
National Electrical Code
Author : National Fire Protection Association
Publisher : NationalFireProtectionAssoc
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 48,52 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : 0877657904
Book Description
Presents the latest electrical regulation code that is applicable for electrical wiring and equipment installation for all buildings, covering emergency situations, owner liability, and procedures for ensuring public and workplace safety.
The Fire Chief's Handbook, 7th Edition
Author : Richard A. Marinucci
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books & Videos
Page : 943 pages
File Size : 11,89 MB
Release : 2015-04-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1593702620
Book Description
The Fire Chief’s Handbook, 7th Edition continues Fire Engineering’s 82-year tradition of publishing the definitive resource for advanced fire service training. The text has been completely updated to meet the changing environment and added responsibilities of the fire service. Returning authors have rewritten their chapter to address today’s leadership and administrative concerns, while new authors are also introduced to offer new perspectives. This comprehensive guidebook is designed for firefighters, company officers, and chief officers of all ranks and department types who want the latest information on the fundamentals of leadership in the fire service, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of a fire department.
Emergency Response Guidebook
Author : U.S. Department of Transportation
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 23,50 MB
Release : 2013-06-03
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1626363765
Book Description
Does the identification number 60 indicate a toxic substance or a flammable solid, in the molten state at an elevated temperature? Does the identification number 1035 indicate ethane or butane? What is the difference between natural gas transmission pipelines and natural gas distribution pipelines? If you came upon an overturned truck on the highway that was leaking, would you be able to identify if it was hazardous and know what steps to take? Questions like these and more are answered in the Emergency Response Guidebook. Learn how to identify symbols for and vehicles carrying toxic, flammable, explosive, radioactive, or otherwise harmful substances and how to respond once an incident involving those substances has been identified. Always be prepared in situations that are unfamiliar and dangerous and know how to rectify them. Keeping this guide around at all times will ensure that, if you were to come upon a transportation situation involving hazardous substances or dangerous goods, you will be able to help keep others and yourself out of danger. With color-coded pages for quick and easy reference, this is the official manual used by first responders in the United States and Canada for transportation incidents involving dangerous goods or hazardous materials.
Author :
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 3685 pages
File Size : 29,69 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN : 0080962319
Book Description
Fire Service Pump Operator: Principles and Practice
Author : Iafc
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 43,39 MB
Release : 2009-11-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1449662838
Book Description
The National Fire Protection Association® and International Association of Fire Chiefs are pleased to bring you Fire Service Pump Operator: Principles and Practice, a modern integrated teaching and learning system for the fire pumper driver/operator. This textbook meets and exceeds the job performance requirements of Chapters 4, 5, and 10 of NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2009 Edition. It also addresses all of the course outcomes from the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Associates (Core) Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply course. Fire Service Pump Operator: Principles and Practice features: a laser-like focus on driver/operator safety and responsibility with dedicated chapters on safety; actual Near-Miss Reporting System cases are discussed to drive home important points about safety and the lessons learned from these real-life incidents; detailed step-by-step skill drills with which include the corresponding NFPA job performance requiremens; page references for quick access to coverage of NFPA 1002 objectives and FESHE’s Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply course outcomes at the beginning of each chapter; scenario based learning tools including You are the Driver/Operator, Driver/Operator in Action, and Voices of Experience case studies to encourage critical thinking skills; and Driver/Operator Tips and Safety Tips to provide helpful advice from fireground veterans.
Guidelines for Fire Protection in Chemical, Petrochemical, and Hydrocarbon Processing Facilities
Author : CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety)
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 11,55 MB
Release : 2010-08-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0470925035
Book Description
While there are many resources available on fire protection and prevention in chemical petrochemical and petroleum plants—this is the first book that pulls them all together in one comprehensive resource. This book provides the tools to develop, implement, and integrate a fire protection program into a company or facility’s Risk Management System. This definitive volume is a must-read for loss prevention managers, site managers, project managers, engineers and EHS professionals. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Exam Prep: Fire Department Apparatus Driver/Operator
Author : Dr. Ben Hirst Performance Training Systems
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 11,9 MB
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 144967786X
Book Description
The Second Edition of Exam Prep: Fire Department Apparatus Driver/Operator is designed to thoroughly prepare you for a Driver/Operator certification, promotion, or training examination by including the same type of multiple-choice questions you are likely to encounter on the actual exam. To help improve examination scores, this preparation guide follows Performance Training Systems, Inc.’s Systematic Approach to Examination Preparation. Exam Prep: Fire Apparatus Driver Operator, Second Edition is written by fire personnel explicitly for fire personnel, and all content has been verified with the latest reference materials and by a technical review committee. Benefits of the Systematic Approach to Examination Preparation include: Emphasizing areas of weakness Providing immediate feedback Learning material through context and association Exam Prep: Fire Department Apparatus Driver/Operator, Second Edition includes: Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator practice examinations Self-scoring guide with page references for further study Winning test-taking tips and helpful hints Coverage of NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2009 Edition
