Great new books for First Responders!

First off, Richard Yokley has written another wonderful book. The author of Emergency! Behind the Scene and TV Firefighters has just published The First Responders of Television. From the first live telecast of an actual fire in 1938, to such weekly television series as Rescue 8, Emergency!, Saved and Rescue Me in the US and International favorites of England's London's Burning, Germany's Medicopter 117, and Japan's Burning Flame trilogy, this book offers detailed coverage of the many First Responders of Television. Richard's previous two books have been amongst our best sellers and we expect this on will be as well!

For history buffs we have a number of new titles. First and foremost, Fire Dept City of New York: The Dreyfous Collection has been reprinted. This incredible look at FDNY from 1-12-1947 is a must have for any fan of FDNY or fire history.

Also from MT Publishing comes Chesterfield Fire Department: The Original Thirteen Departments. This softcover book is chock full of black and white photos including stations, apparatus, incidents and much more!

That's not all. MT has also published a number of other department histories including North Hudson Fire & Rescue, Omaha Fire Department, and the Tulsa Fire Department.

For a full list of new books visit http://www.fire-police-ems.com/books/2000.shtml. And feel free to email us with any questions at support@fire-police-ems.com.

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New Firefighting Training Books

We quickly wanted to cover the latest releases in firefighter training. A number of books have been released in the last few months from various publishers.

On the subject of firefighter safety IFSTA and FPP have released two new titles. Occupational Safety, Health and Wellness is a companion to Fire Dept. Safety Officer. The goal is to establish and maintain a culture of safety within the fire and emergency services. It contains safety information, lays out requirements for health and fitness programs, and provides guidance.

Understanding and Implementing the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives was developed as a joint project between the National Fallen Firefighters Fund and Fire Protection Publications. It provides a detailed overview and implementation strategy for the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives that were developed at the landmark National Fallen Firefighters Fund 2004 summit.


Delmar has published the Firefighter's Fitness Handbook. This text provides a total health evaluation and fitness program designed specifically for firefighters. It also covers stress levels and the physical risks inherent with firefighting.

Also from FPP is the newest edition of Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply. This second edition provides detailed information on the principles of water and its movement, determining accurate pressure and fire flows, types of apparatus and pumps used to move water and much more.

IFSTA has also updated its Fireground Support Operations with Structural Firefighting: Truck Company Skills and Tactics. It is designed to be a resource for those who engage in "truck work" on the fireground. Topics covered include forcible entry, fireground search and rescue, ventilation, loss control, rapid intervention and other truck company responsibilities.

Jones and Bartlett has published a number of EMS titles that may be of interest to firefighters and fire departments. Instructional Methods For Public Safety offers a broad spectrum view of the latest educational trends and cutting edge information on emergency services instruction.

Jones and Bartlett's Emergency Medical Responder offers complete coverage and the best practices in prehospital medicine. In addition, Sick / Not Sick 2nd ed has been updated with new case studies and is a great resource in helping develop rapid patient assessment skills.

These and many more fire, police and EMS training resources can be found at FSP Books & Videos. Call us at 800.522.8528 or visit us online at www.Fire-Police-EMS.com. Our friendly customer service reps have years of experience and are here to answer any questions you may have.

What's new in EMS?

2010 has already been a pretty big year for EMS related titles. A quick browse through our new books listing shows a number of them (more than I even realized) so we wanted to touch on a few for you.

First, from AAOS and Jones & Bartlett, comes Preplanning For EMS. Preplanning has been used for years by the fire service to ensure responder and civilian safety and to maximize the effectiveness of the responders. This text encourages EMS departments to become involved with preplanning by: researching local facilities and events and identifying hazards, developing a response plan, coordinating with other response agencies and gathering supplies and recruiting help.

Also from AAOS and Jones & Bartlett comes Principles of ALS Care. The text provides a succinct and comprehensive review of essential concepts in ALS. This book is perfect for use as a refresher, a supplement to an ALS course, a field reference or a study guide to prepare for an exam.

Brady has released Prehospital Emergency Care, 9th ed. This complete resource for EMT-B training uses of the case study model, state-of-the-art scans, algorithms, protocols, step-by-step explanations with comprehensive, stimulating, and challenging material to prepare users for success.

AAOS celebrates the 40th anniversary of their "Orange Book Series" by releasing the 10th edition of Emergency Care And Transportation Of The Sick And Injured. Based on the new National EMS Education Standards, the Tenth Edition offers complete coverage of every competency statement with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures student comprehension and encourages critical thinking.

Finally, I wanted to touch on EMT-Basic Exam for Fire Fighters, published by Learning Express. This exam prep book contains 4 practice exams, expert test taking advice, information on the advantages of obtaining EMT certification—from getting hired to benefits that span across your career as a firefighter, and state certification requirements and EMT agencies.

You can find a complete listing of EMS books at www.Fire-Police-EMS.com. And if you can't find the title you're looking for, or don't know exactly what you need, contact us and we'll give you a hand.