Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics, Second Edition [Hardcover]

John Norman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1998 | ISBN-10: 0912212721 | ISBN-13: 978-0912212722 | Edition: 2 Sub

This edition covers improvements on methodology, tactics, and strategy as well as introducing new problems to solve. The book covers structural firefighting concepts, guidelines, and specific situations faced by firefighters. This popular book is on promotion lists across the country. Order a copy today to see why it's FEBV's best-selling book!

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Features & Benefits:

*A new chapter addressing fires in garden apartments and townhouses, a growing problem throughout the country.

* A new chapter on the fire department's role in terrorism and homeland security -- the first fire service text to address the new roles first responders play in detecting, preventing, and responding to the newest threats America faces.

* The chapters on high rise office building fires and sections on building construction have been expanded to included the lessons learned from the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

John Norman is Chief of Special Operations for Fire Department of New York.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 451 pages
• Publisher: Fire Engineering Books; 2 Sub edition (March 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0912212721
• ISBN-13: 978-0912212722
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #217,247 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #100 in Books > Professional & Technical > Civil Service > Firefighting & Prevention

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on firefighting tactics ever written., March 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics, Second Edition (Hardcover)

This book is a must read for all firefighters, not just officers. It not only provides a comprehensive look at firefighting tactics, but explains the reasons behind them. The information provided on comercial structures helped to save the lives of three members of my company at a recent fire in which a "bowstring truss roof" collapsed only minutes after arrival.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a fire service manual that is an easy read..., August 3, 2000

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This review is from: Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics, Second Edition (Hardcover)

This is the first fire service manual that I have ever read that does a good job of putting all of the pieces together. Mr. Norman talks the talk after obviously having walked the walk. The book is very well laid out and won't bore you to death. Includes plenty of real life examples to support the strategies and tactics being presented. A very good read for anyone involved in the fire service at any level.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly useful and insightful toolbox of fire tactics, October 28, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics, Second Edition (Hardcover)

This book combines the street experience with technical knowledge in a readable format. An absolute must for new or existing fire officer. The variety of subjects gives a broad understanding of the tactics needed to combat most types of fires.

It should be a required text for new officers and even fire fighters.