Dynamic management of risk at operational incidents
The 2006 Economic and Product Market Databook for Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
by Philip M. Parker
This book highlights human behaviour and architectural considerations for prescriptive code requirements for emergency exits in heritage cultural centers. Closed circuit television camera (CCTV) footage from a Canadian heritage cultural centre was analyzed from three separate unannounced evacuations, where recommendations based on the first two evacuations were implemented for the third. This study aims to (1) develop a baseline for the behaviour and actions of people during the pre-movement and...
Large Volume Water Delivery keeps an open mind about old and new concepts in hose evolutions and fire stream productions. Large diameter hose is not the only fix; it needs to be blended with the latest innovations in moving water. Offensive large flow water delivery operations are critical to the fireground operations. Sometimes you need more than a single supply line. Sometimes you need dual pumping and a relay that extends 1,300 feet. Features:How to measure water flow for fire suppressionH...
Principles and Practice of Evacuation Modelling (CMS Paper S., No. 11/IM/154)
Getting Starrted with: Specifying the Performance of Doors (Getting Started with)
This honest, straight powerful memoir is a riveting account of what it's like to work as a professional firefighter, from rookie to chief officer, during a 31 year career. The stories are funny, sad, and grim; all serve to educate the reader about a profession that many dreamed about as a child but would never truly understand unless they've donned the gear and climbed aboard the engine. From crawling down a hot, smoky hallway looking for victims, to cutting people out of mangled cars, to practi...
Recruiting, Training, and Maintaining Volunteer Fire Fighters
by Jack W. Snook, Dan C. Olsen, and Jeffrey D Johnson
Recruiting, Training, and Maintaining Volunteer Fire Fighters, Third Edition looks at the many challenges facing today's volunteer fire fighter. Providing the history and background of volunteer fire fighting, an overview of why individuals volunteer, and planning for the future, this is a must-have resource. The Third Edition also provides an extensive review of the importance of customer service and detailed coverage of fire department evaluations and model programs.
Fire Service Manual 2: Fire Service Operations
Intended for firefighters and officers seeking promotion, Exam Preparation for Fire Officer I & II provides the necessary review of the 2003 Edition NFPA Standard 1021 requirements. Based on Bloom's Taxonomy, and a complimentary companion to the Company Officer, 2nd Edition text, the book guides the learner through various phases of testing, beginning with comprehension questions, application and analysis, and then following up with evaluation questions. Each phase includes three, 100 question e...
Gain easy access to flammable liquid storage rules! Extremely dangerous even in small quantities, flammable liquids are the single most common form of hazardous materials found nationwide. Of the many field service advisory calls related to flammable liquids, an estimated 90% concern small container storage. NFPA makes the job easier for fire, building, and insurance inspectors with this first-time Pocket Guide! The NFPA Pocket Guide to Inspecting Flammable Liquids puts the most frequently acces...
Taschenkalender Fur Die Feuerwehren 2019 / Niedersachsen, Bremen
by Kohlhammer Verlag