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Strategic & Tactical Considerations on the Fireground
Contributor(s): Smith, Jim (Author)
ISBN: 0134442644     ISBN-13: 9780134442648
Publisher: Pearson
OUR PRICE:   $132.99  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: September 2016
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Fire Science
Dewey: 363.37
LCCN: 2016027411
Series: Strategy and Tactics
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8.5" W x 10.9" (3.00 lbs) 592 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Blending research and over 40 years of personal experience in the field, Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground, Fourth Edition, draws on author Chief Smith's career operating in one of the largest fire departments in the United States. This authoritative text covers strategic decisions as well as tactical operations, guiding readers through the process of problem identification and solution response. From planning to incident scene control, this text exposes readers to almost every possible tactical scenario and provides knowledge that can be applied to a variety of complex fire situations. The Fourth Edition is updated and expanded to include information that addresses evolving fire service operational approaches.
KEY TOPICS:
Preparation; Management Tools; Decision Making; Company Operations; Building Construction; Building Collapse and Scene Safety; Special Situations and Occupancies; Health Care and High-Risk Populations; Commercial and Industrial; Technical Operations; After the Incident
MARKET:
This book is written for firefighters, fire officers, and chief officers who hope to improve their firefighting skills. It can be utilized in college fire science courses, or at a fire training academy. It can be beneficial for a candidate preparing for promotion to company or chief officer.