(eBook PDF) Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services 5th Edition – Digital Ebook – Instant Delivery Download
product details:
- ISBN-10 : 9781284136128
- ISBN-13 : 978-1284136128
- Author: Robert Klinoff
Designed for use within courses based on the Fire and Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE) Principles of Emergency Services model curriculum, this new Fifth Edition will prepare readers for a career in the fire or emergency services.
Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services provides an overview of the fire service, from history and culture to the basics of chemistry and physics, fire protection systems, and strategic and tactical considerations for wildland or structural fires. The Fifth Edition has also been updated to include new or expanded coverage of risk management, Next Generation (NG) 9 1 1, the U.S. Fire Problem from local and federal perspectives, wildfire issues and the impacts of global warming, and much more.
table of contents:
Chapter1 Fire Science Education and the Fire Fighter Selection Process
Chapter2 Fire Protection Career Opportunities
Chapter3 Public Fire Education
Chapter4 Chemistry and Physics of Fire
Chapter5 Public and Private Support Organizations
Chapter6 Fire Department Resources
Chapter7 Fire Department Administration
Chapter8 Support Functions
Chapter9 Training
Chapter10 Fire Prevention
Chapter11 Codes and Ordinances
Chapter12 Fire Protection Systems and Equipment
Chapter13 Emergency Incident Management
Chapter14 Emergency Operations
AppendixA FESHE Correlation Guide for Principles of Emergency Services