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Five firefighting professionals discuss the issues that are common to all types of fires and then apply those methods to a variety of occupancies and fire types, including structural, vehicle, outside structural, and wildland fires. A case review of an incident begins each chapter, illustrating the principles to be covered. A sampling of applications described includes methods for dealing with hazardous materials, multifamily dwellings, and shipboard, aircraft, and railcar fires. Bibliographic information is not included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Whether you're the newest recruit or the chief fire administrator, knowledge of the methods and processes used to fight fires is a necessary requirement of all those in the fire service. This book is your complete source for learning firefighting strategies and tactics, from standard company responsibilities and assignments to specialized situational strategies and tactics. Written by a team of experienced fire service personnel representing a variety of geographic and professional viewpoints, you'll get first-hand knowledge of strategies and tactics, whether it's fighting high-rise or wildland fires, from people who have been there. In a logical, easy-to-follow manner, you'll progress from basic concepts to the application of tactics and situational strategies for particular occupancies or types of fires, presented in a fashion that can be universally applied in all areas of the country, rural to urban. So whether you want to learn essential firefighting skills or advance within your company, Firefighting Strategies and Tactics is the book for you!(keywords: Firefighting)
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