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| ISBN | 0-87814-020-1 |
| Society | PennWell |
| Title | Firefighting Principles & Practices, Second Edition |
| Author | William E. Clark |
| Biblio | 1991; 496 Pages; Hard Cover |
| Description | This classic look at the basics of firefighting provides up-to-date information on firefighting operations beginning with fire behavior and on through to fundamental approaches, strategy, coordination, and tactics of safe fireground activities. This book also discusses operational procedures of ladder and engine companies, along with preplanning routines, and finishes with a look at common fires, along with fires that could require special attention, including the "big one". Contents: Fire behavior *The mechanisms of fire extinguishment *The development of fire fighting *Firefighting strategy *Firefighting tactics *The action plan - working at a fire *Foreground control and coordination *Safety on the fireground *The fire building-hindrance and help *Spinkler operations *Ladder company operations *Engine company operations *Pre-fire planning *Major fires *The everyday fire *Special-problem fires *Appndices (exercises). |
| List Price | £28.00 |
| Pictures | 0-87814-020-1.jpg |