Structural Fire Fighting: Truck Company Skills & Tactics, 2nd Edition
Resource for those who do “truck work” on the fireground. Building on concepts introduced in the Essentials of Fire Fighting, this manual provides more detailed information on topics like forcible entry, fireground search and rescue, horizontal and vertical ventilation, rapid intervention, loss control, and many other responsibilities traditionally assigned to truck companies.
Builds on the information contained in Fireground Support Operations, 1st Edition and has a special focus on safe fireground operations. Each chapter begins with Safety Points that highlight specific safety reminders for tasks addressed in the chapter. In addition, a scenario at the end of each chapter encourages every reader to apply concepts that have been learned.
The capabilities of firefighting trucks play a major role in extinguishing blazes and saving lives. If you are interested in pursuing this line of fire fighting, Structural Fire Fighting: Truck Company Skills & Tactics, 2nd Ed., will help you prepare for the job. Building on information that Essentials of Firefighting introduced, this text contains detailed information about everything “truck workers” need to know, including: performing forcible entry, search and rescue, loss control and more.
Safe Fireground Operations
This book places a special emphasis on safe fireground operations. The goal is to maximize the safety of firefighters and citizens alike. Beginning each chapter with safety points that highlight the safety operations addressed in the text, the book helps you ensure that everyone on the scene remains as safe as possible. At the end of each chapter, take advantage of the opportunity to review the fireground safety reminders that are elucidated in each chapter.
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Truck company skills and tactics for structural firefighting are essential for saving people’s lives and protecting firefighters as they save lives. If you are eager to embark on a firefighting career that involves truck operations for structural firefighting, order your copy of Structural Fire Fighting: Truck Company Skills & Tactics, 2nd Ed. from our online store today. Succeed in the classroom and in the field, with leading study resources to guide you.
