Overview

Based on the comprehensive third edition of Firefighter's Handbook, the Firefighter Course on CD is designed to cover the didactic requirements of Firefighter I & II and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations education in a blended electronic format. Each course interweaves text, art, and animations to train firefighter candidates on the knowledge requirements for Firefighter I & II and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certification. Whether used as an alternative to a classroom lecture setting or as a supplement to traditional learning environments, our Firefighter Course on CD can greatly increase the effectiveness of your program. Used in combination with hands-on skills training, the Course provides not only lecture-based education but interactive multimedia features to provide learner-focused education and training. This course is designed with your needs in mind: broken into modules that make sense for real learning, with options to use just the portions you need.

Full Product Details

Author:   Delmar
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 13.70cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 19.30cm
Weight:   0.086kg
ISBN:  

9781435497771

ISBN 10:   1435497775
Pages:   250
Publication Date:   25 May 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   CD-ROM
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Lesson 1: Overview of the History, Tradition, and Development of the American Fire Service. Lesson 2: Fire Department Organization, Command, and Control. Lesson 3: Communications and Alarms. Lesson 4: Fire Behavior. Lesson 5: Firefighter Safety. Lesson 6: Personal Protective Clothing and Ensembles. Lesson 7: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. Lesson 8: Portable Fire Extinguishers. Lesson 9: Water Supply. Lesson 10: Fire Hose and Appliances. Lesson 11: Nozzles, Fire Streams, and Foam. Lesson 12: Protective systems. Lesson 13: Building Construction. Lesson 14: Ladders. Lesson 15: Ropes and Knots. Lesson 16: Rescue Procedures. Lesson 17: Forcible Entry. Lesson 18: Ventilation. Lesson 19: Fire Suppression. Lesson 20: Salvage, Overhaul, and Fire Cause Determination. Lesson 21: Prevention, Public Education, and Pre-Incident Planning. Lesson 22: Emergency Medical Services. Lesson 23: Firefighter Survival. Lesson 24: Hazardous Materials: Laws, Regulations, and Standards. Lesson 25: Hazardous materials: Recognition and Identification. Lesson 26: Hazardous materials: Information Resources. Lesson 27: Hazardous materials: Personal Protective Equipment. Lesson 28: Hazardous materials: Protective Actions. Lesson 29: Product Control and Air Monitoring. Lesson 30: Terrorism Awareness. Lesson 31: Large Incident & Disaster Response.

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