Your Humble Ol' Captain: Lessons from Bill Gustin

Author:   Bill Gustin
Publisher:   Fire Engineering Books
ISBN:  

9781593705220


Publication Date:   17 March 2026
Format:   Paperback
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Your Humble Ol' Captain: Lessons from Bill Gustin


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Fire Engineering presents Your Humble Ol’ Captain, the complete archive of the late technical editor Captain Bill Gustin’s Fire Engineering magazine articles from 1992 to 2024. With hundreds of photographs and a meticulous step-by-step style, this collection spans a vast range of subjects covering firefighting tactics, techniques, equipment, engine company operations, construction, and so much more. Gustin’s comprehensive knowledge and devotion to detail resulted in invaluable contributions to fire service training and standards for more than 30 years. This treasure trove of knowledge is now collected in one place, serving as a reference, a history, and a legacy.

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Author:   Bill Gustin
Publisher:   Fire Engineering Books
Imprint:   Fire Engineering Books
ISBN:  

9781593705220


ISBN 10:   1593705220
Publication Date:   17 March 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Bill Gustin was a 51-year veteran of the fire service and a captain with Miami-Dade (FL) Fire/Rescue. He began his fire service career in the Chicago area and was a lead instructor in Miami-Dade’s Officer Development Program. He was a technical editor of Fire Engineering and an advisory board member of FDIC International. He received the 2024 Fire Engineering/ISFSI George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award. He was also the recipient of the 2019 Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award, FDIC’s highest honor.

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