Street Smart Firefighting: The Common Sense Guide to Firefighter Safety And Survival [Paperback]

Robert C. Bingham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 30, 2005

Finally, An Exciting New Approach To Really Improve Your Fireground Operations! Listen to what the fire service leaders have to say about Bob Bingham's new book, "Street Smart Firefighting." This book is the most practical, no no-nonsense and "tell-it-like-it-is" resource you will find. It is an immensely useful guide, filled with new ideas you can use. The advice is sound, insightful, and can be used by rookie firefighters, experienced chiefs, and everybody in between. Bob tells many true stories and speaks in a down-to-earth style, and that makes for a good easy read. The book is filled with common sense and introduces new concepts. When you are finished reading this book you will be better prepared to do your job, and it could save your life! --- This is what fire service leaders are saying about this new book: "This isn't just big city stuff, there is a wealth of information for the small town volunteer. This book is a must read for all firefighters." --- William (Sonny) Mullikin, Woodstock Volunteer Fire Department.--- "A tremendous book, that uses a logical and fresh approach to ensure that all our members return to the station every time." --- Dennis L. Rubin, Fire Chief, Atlanta, Georgia.--- Key features to help your operation: * How to reduce fireground injuries. * Recognizing dangerous situations. * How to avoid being lost or trapped. * Operating under-staffed firegrounds. * Basement fires the smart way. * Really fast ventilation. * Quickly developing a fireground plan. * Avoiding kamikaze roof work. * Developing street smart SOPs. * New attic fire methods. * Improving weak truck operations.--- About the Author: Chief Robert C. Bingham, a 31-year veteran of the fire service, served as a deputy chief in the District of Columbia Fire Department, where he was a command officer for 15 years. He has also taught at the National Fire Academy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Valley Press; 1 edition (January 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974844705
• ISBN-13: 978-0974844701
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #580,287 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent overview, December 6, 2005

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P. Torpie - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Street Smart Firefighting: The Common Sense Guide to Firefighter Safety And Survival (Paperback)

A good summary of tactics, this book does not go into the detail of some other texts (see Norman's book) but provides a street level view of what you need when you need it. It keeps it simple, and when the situation is really bad, simple is what you will remember.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review Of Street Smart Firefighting, July 5, 2005

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J. Carney - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Street Smart Firefighting: The Common Sense Guide to Firefighter Safety And Survival (Paperback)

I've been in the Fire Service for 17yrs and this is the best book I've come across that sums up the essentials in an easy to read format with great illustrative examples of each concept. I also teach Public Safety Dive Rescue and water rescue across the U.S. and what is said regarding water incident safety and priorities are right on the mark. Good job Chief!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, Easy to Read, November 23, 2005

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B. Fels "Cincy Fireman" (Cincinnati, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Street Smart Firefighting: The Common Sense Guide to Firefighter Safety And Survival (Paperback)

Must have for the entry level ff to chief, provides a practical, experienced based no-nonsense review of ff tactics and strategies.