This new book, addressing our nation’s efforts at fire prevention and the importance of reducing fire loss, helps readers understand the “whys” and “hows” of fire prevention and protection. Coverage includes the origins of our national, state, and local fire prevention efforts and makes the case for increased emphasis on the prevention of hostile fires. … >>

Finally, a book that describes the research, both historical and recent, which leads to the proper use of fog nozzles. The Safe and Effective Use of Fog Nozzles: Research and Practice suggests the most appropriate types of fires, situations, tactics, and strategies that lead to the greater and better utilization of this often misused tool. … >>

This book is a reference guide to explosives for emergency responders such as firefighters, police officers, and EMS staff as well as security personnel. Through color photographs and short descriptions, the student can identify explosives by general type and learn the appropriate way to treat each of them. Written in a general, non-technical style, the … >>

They come from all walks of life, but are united in their courage and selflessness. They routinely face the most destructive elements as they battle to save lives and property. They are armed with little more than water and protective gear, and are called on to fight a multitude of disasters — from urban blazes … >>

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This report describes how radon-protection measures may be incorporated within a building when major alterations or conversion works are being carried out.

The book gives a systematic review of the different applications of remote sensing and geographical information system techniques in research and management of forest fires. The authors have been involved in this topic of research for several years, resulting in more than 100 papers in highly rated journals and proceedings. The book also benefits from … >>

Guide to help your department identify MFS patterns and understand the motivation behind these crimes, as well as learn why it is so important to track this type of offender. Explains all of the basics.

A simple bike ride changed their lives! It was a bike ride that forever changed Captain Marshall Allen’s life. Seven years later, a very similar bike ride would do the same for magazine editor Alexandra Allred. While many believed it was destiny that Alex would take a bike route that would lead her to tell … >>

This hardbound, 9 x 12 inch book features 200 pages, 56 pages of color and a color dust jacket. This pictorial history of the department in celebration of the 150th Anniversary, is divided by decade and contains over 500 unique or never before published photos. Immerse yourself in the history of the St. Louis Fire … >>

In the fire service, information is critical to firefighter safety and efficiency. Fire Engineering’s Study Guide for Firefighter I and II will provide the student with a comprehensive review of the material presented in each chapter of Fire Engineering’s Handbook, providing a further check on how well the student absorbed the material.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to bring you Fire Officer: Principles and Practice, a modern integrated teaching and learning system for the Fire Officer I and II levels. Fore officers need to know how to make the transition from fire fighter to leader. Fire … >>

This Resource Is Designed To Encourage Critical Thinking And Aid Comprehension Of The Course Material Through Case Studies And Corresponding Questions, Figure Labeling Exercises, Crossword Puzzles, Matching, Fill-In-The-Blank, Short Answer, And Multiple-Choice Questions.