Thursday, April 15, 2010

Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics


The Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics has always been a favorite and is considered by many a "must read" book for all firefighters, and a valuable addition to any fire library. Its a simple, well written guide for any firefighter or fire officer who has already learned the basics and is looking for methods on handling specific situations. Fire Engineering has taken the handbook to a new level. Not only have they released the text and study guide, but they now have audio, software and a DVD series to supplement the text.

The audio book can be played on any CD player, or can be uploaded to an MP3 player allowing you to take it anywhere you choose.

The study guide includes multiple choice and short answer questions, and includes a page reference from the text with the answer key. It also includes a 100 questions final exam. The same is true for the software study guide, which also includes various elements of fireground situations for a more realistic approach.

Finally, Fire Engineering has released DVDs for every chapter of the text:
v.1 General Principles of Firefighting
v.2 Sizeup
v.3 Engine Company Operations
v.4 Hoselines
v.5 Water Supply
v.6 Sprinklers
v.7 Standpipes
v.8 Ladder Company Operations
v.9 Forcible Entry
v. 10 Ventilation
v. 11 Search & Rescue
v. 12 Safety & Survival
v. 13 Private Dwellings
v. 14 Multiple Dwellings
v. 15 Store Fires
v. 16 High Rise
v. 17 Buildings Under Construction / Fire-Related Emergencies
v.18 Structural Collapse
v.19 Terrorism and Homeland Security (coming soon)

As if all that wasn't enough, both Knightlite and Rapid-fire have released study software for the book as well.

As always, everything is available at FSP Books & Videos (www.Fire-Police-EMS.com). If you have any questions, the friendly sales staff can help you out. You can call them at 800.522.8528 or email support@fire-police-ems.com.

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