Fire services books

Although living conditions have improved throughout history, protest seems to have increased to the point of becoming...  Read More >>

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This title is aimed at the trained, experienced structural firefighter. It augments the firefighter's knowledge...  Read More >>

Added to the original eye-witness account of Reverend Peter Pernin are new archival photographs of Peshtigo, Wisconsin,...  Read More >>

The Fire Brigade in West Sussex has a long history. Until the Watching and Lighting Act in 1835 there was no legal...  Read More >>

Many fire chiefs have been overwhelmed by the sudden appearance of satellite trucks, news helicopters, and media...  Read More >>

This is an updated guide to the technology and equipment used in the fire service. This edition gives consideration...  Read More >>

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This new book, the first of its kind in the fire safety field, discusses the economic problems faced by decision...  Read More >>

Author Stephen Pyne traces the impact of fire in Australia, from its influence on vegetation to its use by Aborigines...  Read More >>

This book helps to establish effective and safe technical rope rescue operations. Brennan begins by aiding you in...  Read More >>

This volume aims to summarize what is understood about the early stages in the growth of a fire in a compartment,...  Read More >>

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Provides an overview of fire protection, examines the education and qualifications needed for the job, and advises...  Read More >>

When first published in 1982, this work was one of the most remarkable scholarly projects ever undertaken by an...  Read More >>

Risk management is the responsible supervision of an activity, operation, or process so as to minimize the potential...  Read More >>

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Sets out the background to knowledge of fire and its application to fire safety, as well as the culture and the...  Read More >>

The true story of the US Forest Service's firefighters, the Smokejumpers, who parachuted into a remote forest fire...  Read More >>

Provides up-to-date information on firefighting operations, from behaviour to fundamental approaches, strategy,...  Read More >>

Shows how to recognize the scissor gate and roll-down metal door configurations. This title also shows: details...  Read More >>

Covers exposure problems, door frames and walls, forcible entry strategies, prying and striking tools, types of...  Read More >>

Offers methods of entry for each type. This title covers identifying special locking devices; cylinder plates -...  Read More >>