Thursday, May 21, 2009

New 2009 Fire Department Promotional Reading List

Much like we did with the police list, we just wanted to make a quick mention that the 2009 Massachusetts Statewide Fire Lieutenant and Captain Promotional Reading List has been released.

Books on the Massachusetts Fire Lieutenant Exam are:
Company Officer 4th ed. (IFSTA)
Inspection & Code Enforcement 7th ed. (IFSTA)
First Responder 8th ed. (Brady)
HazMat for 1st Responders 3rd ed. (IFSTA)
National Incident Management System (FEMA 501)
Pumping Apparatus Driver / Operator Handbook 2nd ed. (IFSTA)
Building Construction Related to the Fire Service 2nd ed. (IFSTA)
Engine Company Fireground Operations 3rd ed. (NFPA / Jones & Bartlett)
Ladder Company Fireground Operations 3rd ed. (NFPA / Jones & Bartlett)

A full listing of the books and all available study resources can be found here.

Books on the Massachusetts Fire Captain Exam are:
Company Officer 4th ed. (IFSTA)
Inspection & Code Enforcement 7th ed. (IFSTA)
First Responder 8th ed. (Brady)
HazMat for 1st Responders 3rd ed. (IFSTA)
National Incident Management System (FEMA 501)
Pumping Apparatus Driver / Operator Handbook 2nd ed. (IFSTA)
Collapse of Burning Buildings (Fire Engineering)
Strategic & Tactical Considerations on the Fireground 2nd ed. (Brady)
Supervision Today 6th ed. (Prentice Hall)

A full listing of all the captain's books plus study resources can be found here.

The Boston Fire Dept. has pulled their reading list. There will be no test in 2009. Instead they expect to have a promotional test in 2010.

Discounted prices are available if the books are purchased as a set. Also, until the end of May we are offering free shipping on all orders over $50.

If you are planning on having a promotional exam and want to register your reading list with us for special discounts please email support@fire-police-ems.com. Also if you are planning a promotional exam but have questions about book availability or recommended reading, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're always here to help you out. Visit us online at www.fire-police-ems.com.

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