Jon Davies Memorial Tee Shirt Now Available

100% of the sales of this tee shirt will be donated to the Jon Davies Children's Fund.

The shirts are available in medium (M), large (L), extra large (XL) and extra extra large (XXL). All sizes are $20.00.

If you want a large order (more than 12 shirts) DO NOT come to the store. Call us with the order, or place the order thru the website and check the box "In Store Pickup".

We will contact you when your order is ready to be picked up.

If we are shipping the shirts to you there is no limit on how many shirts may be ordered.

Order your Jon Davies Memorial Tee Shirt Here!

Massachusetts and Boston Fire Chief Reading Lists Released

Massachusetts Civil Service has released the reading lists for the Municipal District, Deputy and Fire Chief and the Boston District and Deputy Fire Chief promotional exams on March 17, 2012.

The Massachusetts Municipal reading list is:

• Building Construction for the Fire Service, 4th ed
• Safety & Survival On The Fireground
• Managing Fire & Rescue Services, 3rd ed
• Fire Detection & Suppression Systems, 4th ed
• Hazardous Materials for First Responders 4th ed
• Introduction To Fire Origin & Cause, 3rd ed
• National Incident Management System FEMA 501, 2008 ed
• Strategic & Tactical Considerations on the Fireground 3/e
• The Human Challenge, 7th ed

The Boston reading list is:

• Building Construction for the Fire Service, 4th ed
• Safety & Survival On The Fireground
• Managing Fire & Rescue Services, 3rd ed
• Fire Detection & Suppression Systems, 4th ed
• Hazardous Materials for First Responders 4th ed
• Introduction To Fire Origin & Cause, 3rd ed
• Strategic & Tactical Considerations on the Fireground 3/e
• The Human Challenge, 7th ed

We have discounted promotional packages available. You can order by calling us at 800.522.8528 or online at www.Fire-Police-EMS.com.

Also, just a reminder that on October 22 from 1-4 PM we'll be having our annual open house and book signing! A number of great authors will be in store, we'll have a ton of items on sale and some special surprises. Keep an eye on this blog, our website, Facebook and Twitter for more details coming soon!

Patriotism and Ripped Flags

I suspect that everyone who displays an American flag does it to show their patriotism.

The problem is that unlike years ago, when the flag was removed at dusk, after a while it blends in with the surrounding. It almost becomes invisible.

It also shows the effect of the weather. What starts out as a brilliant symbol of our nation becomes a tattered and torn object.

If you display the flag, please look at it today. If it is torn it should be destroyed in a dignified manner. Contact your local VFW, Elks Lodge, American Legion, or the Knights of Columbus. They will give your flag a proper burial.

For information about flag etiquette please click here

If you purchase an American flag, you may want to check to see that it is “made in America”.

And if you want to join the 2,840,219 (and counting) people who have viewed a wonderful display of patriotism, go to Youtube and enter: “stop and shop flash mob”.

Ira Hoffman

Owner, FSP Books and Videos

CFN321 - NY City Fire Dept. 9/11 Memorial Series 10th Anniversary Edition Collector Cards

CFN321 - NY City Fire Dept. 9/11 Memorial Series 10th Anniversary Edition Collector Cards

The 10th Anniversary Edition 9/11 Memorial Series is unlike any set ever produced.

This 32 card set is encased in its own custom embossed and foil stamped keepsake box. Slated to be released on 9/11/11 this limited edition series is assured to sell out quickly.

BV0991 - Vehicle Extrication Levels I & II: Principles and Practice

BV0991 - Vehicle Extrication Levels I & II: Principles and Practice

The Complete Vehicle Extrication Technical Rescuer Level I and II Training Solution!

Technical rescuers need to know how to safely and effectively operate at small and large vehicle and machinery extrication incidents.

Vehicle Extrication Levels I & II: Principles and Practice provides all the critical knowledge and skills necessary for technical rescue teams to perform in these environments. It meets and exceeds all the job performance requirements as outlined in chapters 4, 5, and 10 from the 2008 Edition of NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications to achieve the competencies as a Level I and II Vehicle and Machinery technical rescuer.

In addition, this text covers all the objectives outlined in NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2009 Edition from chapters 4, 8, and 12 so that rescue organizations have the capabilities to deliver vehicle and machinery rescue successfully in their jurisdictions.

Vehicle Extrication Levels I & II: Principles and Practice combines current content with dynamic features and interactive technology to better support instructors and organizations to help prepare future high performing technical rescuers. Modern technologies including alternative powered vehicles and all electric vehicles are covered. Stand-alone chapters on Commercial Vehicles and Agricultural Extrication ensure Level II skills are comprehensively addressed.

This text is packaged with an access code which provides free admission to www.Fire.jbpub.com/VehicleExtrication, the companion website to complement Vehicle Extrication Levels I & II Principles and Practice.

To order call 800.522.8528 or visit www.Fire-Police-EMS.com

BF3839 - Signal 99: The Fire Apparatus of the Syracuse Fire Department

BF3839 - Signal 99: The Fire Apparatus of the Syracuse Fire Department

Follow the history of the apparatus used by one of the most innovative fire departments in the country – the Syracuse Fire Department.

From the earliest days of the paid department in 1877, through the 40’s, 50’s, the “war years” of the turbulent 1960’s and on to the modern ISO Class 1 fire department they are today . . . all the rigs are here, and the stories behind them.

From horse-drawn to motorized, from Ahrens-Foxes to Mini-Pumpers and Sutphen Aerial Towers, it’s all here – authoritatively told and profusely illustrated.

Co-authors Tom Shand and 37-year veteran SFD District Chief Dave Reeves have unearthed a treasure-trove of photographs and all the background history to go with them.

This long-awaited and often-requested book is THE source for factual data, fascinating historical information, and fabulous photographs of the apparatus of the Syracuse Fire Department. A must-have addition to your library.

Contents:
The Early Years of the Paid Department 1877-1914
The Motorized Era 1915-1930
The Great Depression and World War II 1931-1949
The Department Rebuilds 1950-1959
The War Years 1960-1969
Chief Thomas Hanlon - Change and Reorganization 1970-1985
The Rescue Company
The Squad Company
The Tradition Continues
Syracuse Airport Fire Protection
Innovations
Apparatus Assignments

Thsi book is in stock and ready to ship. Order online or call 800.522.8528!

BA0795 - A Decade of Hope

BA0795 - A Decade of Hope

On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, a portrait of tragedy, survival, and healing from the author of The New York Times bestseller Report from Ground Zero.

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, an occasion that is sure to be observed around the world. But among the memorials, political speeches, and news editorials, the most pressing consideration- and often the most overlooked-is the lives and well-being of the 9/11 first responders, their families, and the victims' families over the past decade.

Dennis Smith, a former firefighter and bestselling author, addresses this important topic in a series of interviews with the heroes and families of those most affected by the tragedy either through feats of bravery in the rescue efforts or heroic bearing up in the face of unimaginable loss.

Smith provides an intimate look at a terrible moment in history and its challenging and difficult aftermath, allowing these survivors to share their stories of loss, endurance, and resilience in their own words. A Decade of Hope is an honest and vitally important look at a decade in the lives of those for whom a national tragedy was a devastatingly personal ordeal.