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.