Explosives Identification Guide (Paperback)

~ Mike Pickett (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The author’s approach is easy to follow and read. The illustrations are good and the color

really helps in the identification of explosives. I have always looked to this book as one of

the best explosive references available." – Bill Hand, HazMat Technician, Houston Fire Department, Hazardous Materials Response Team --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

This book is a reference guide to explosives for emergency responders such as firefighters, police officers, and EMS staff as well as security personnel. Through color photographs and short descriptions, the student can identify explosives by general type and learn the appropriate way to treat each of them. Written in a general, non-technical style, the book is a fast and easy guide for those with little or no knowledge of, or experience with, explosives. (Keywords: Terrorism)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Learning; 1 edition (September 4, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766804909
• ISBN-13: 978-0766804906
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,946,371 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Explosives Identification Guide, February 24, 2000

By	Jeff Osborne (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, The Hague, The Netherlands) - See all my reviews

I have taught scores of classes over the years in basic munition recognition and bomb threat and search procedures. One of the problems has always been finding good, basic instruction materials for teaching PDs, FDs, Schools, Hospitals, etc. Mike Pickett has filled the void. While too simple for the experienced bomb tech, this book covers the basics very well for the novice, especially when used in conjunction with the video series. The photos could be larger, but are clear, numerous, and well colored. I would consider these materials a valuable tool for any emergency response training section.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must addition to all professional departments arsenals., November 17, 1999

By A Customer

As a professional firefighter tasked to teach our top Chiefs in awareness of explosives and terrorist treat preparedness the book was invaluable. In a concise manner Mr. Pickett shows what they look like, how to deal with them and when to call for help. The book is designed to save lives, both civilians and responders.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your $, January 19, 1999

By A Customer

if you are a firefighter or emergency responce worker then you might want to get this book but if your not dont spend your cash. This book only goes into common commercial and military explosives and does not go into detail about anything other then there physical appearance. the only good thing in the book is the last part when it goes into detail on how response teams should react to possible explosive threats