The Ultimate Fire Department Training Library?

We're trying to compile a list of the best training books. What books should every department library have? Which training books should every firefighter read?

So far Vincent Dunne's Collapse of Burning Buildings (going to a 2nd edition very soon), The Fire Protection Handbook, Ray Downey's Rescue Company and John Norman's Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics have been suggested.

I agree with all of those, but what else would you suggest? Whats the best Company Officer book? Or best Vehicle Rescue book?

We want to hear from you so add your suggestions under "Discussion" on the FSP Facebook page at Facebook.com/FSPBooks. We'll post the suggestion in the blog and on Facebook!

Code 3 FDNY Models are here!

Code 3 Collectibles are known for their high quality, realistic, detailed, limited edition diecast firefighting and emergency service collectibles. FSP is proud to be carrying some of them, with more (hopefully) on the way! In stock models include:

FDNY Chief Cassano Engine 31 Commemorative Edition: A 1962 Mack C95F Pumper, it remained at Engine 31 until they were dibanded on November 25, 1972 and was then used as a spare for a few years before assignment to the Division of Training. It was relinquished on September 13, 1976.

FDNY Engine 75 Seagrave Pumper: Engine 75 is a Seagrave model JB30 1000 gpm Pumper with a 500 gallon booster tank. It came into service at Engine Company 75 on February 25, 2004 and carries FDNY registration number SP03037.

FDNY Engine 92 Mack CF Pumper: The 1986 Mack model CF 1000 gpm pumper, with FDNY registration number MP8611, was assigned to Engine 92 on March 16, 1987. An unusual situation on this particular piece was that it was originally marked for Engine Company 238, however it never actually served in that company.

FDNY Foam Carrier 84: (pictured) The Mack Carrier has been retooled to include features that distinguish this rig from others in service to include the multiple canisters for foam on the dies and in the bed of the truck. The silver railings have been added as well as the rear panel both to contain and secure the canisters in transport. The original Foam 84 was a former 1978 Mack CF 1000 gpm pumper, originally assigned to Engine 324 with FDNY registration number MP7816.

FDNY Ladder 10 Seagrave (Diamond Plate Series): Ladder Company 10, a unit of the 1st Battalion, of the 1st Division, of the FDNY, was originally organized in the former firehouse of volunteer Southwark Engine 38, located at 28 Ann Street, in lower Manhattan, on October 20, 1865. On 9/11/01, their 1994 Seagrave 100 foot rear-mount aerial was destroyed. When the company re-entered service on February 19, 2002, they were equipped with a second-hand 1989 Seagrave 100 foot rearmount (SL8905), that had originally been assigned to Ladder Company 61.

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