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The authors share their 30-plus years of personal experience on how marriage can thrive in the chaotic world of firefighting. In addition, they have called upon well-known and respected couples who share their stories of comfort and guidance for firefighter families everywhere.

Identifies the key knowledge, skills and abilities required for success in the assessment centre promotional process. Whether aspiring to be a Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief or above, this book gives the reader the tools to establish a personal plan for success in the test and in the position.

One of the most demanding and stressful management jobs in existence, fire rescue leadership requires a set of clear and distinct skills. It's Always about Leadership is written by an active firefighter for his fellow fire-rescue service members. Dennis L. Rubin discusses his 13 rules for leadership, which he has developed over a 35-year career.

As firefighters, even how we answer the phone or the door makes a first and lasting impression on the public and the community we serve. Author Jason Hoevelmann fills in the gaps that may exist in fire service teaching and tackles the not-so-obvious challenges you will face during your fire service career.

Discusses how fireground strategy and tactics have evolved in light of fire research conducted around the world. The authors discuss the fire tetrahedron and how fuel, heat, and air all affect a fire's growth or extinguishment, and illustrate safer and more effective ways to operate on the fireground.

Whether you're a new officer or in need of a mentor, From Buddy to Boss: Effective Fire Service Leadership, is a must-have management book you'll turn to over and over again. Fire service veteran Chase Sargent has taken his popular course and written a no-holds-barred leadership book for the fire service in a conversational and easy-to-read style.

Examines what makes a leader and, more importantly, what makes a leader effective in today's fire service. This text discusses the various types of leaders, how they communicate, discipline, delegate, motivate, and set expectations. Flood and Avillo also take a hard look at what hinders or blocks effective leadership and what steps to take to foster and instil leadership in your department.

Covers fireground organization and operational safety as well as building construction and choosing a strategic mode of operation from the point of view of those in command of both the fireground and individual companies. This book explores specific occupancy types in regard to command and firefighting concerns as well as life safety concerns.

Gathers leading firefighters, fire officers and chiefs from all over the US to share their wisdom and insight through short personal stories, life experiences and anecdotes. Including more than 80 contributors, Second Alarm delivers tactics, operations, tragedy, humour, knowledge, and personal perspectives from a very wide range of extremely diverse personalities.

Now in its seventh edition, this comprehensive guidebook is designed for firefighters, company officers, and chief officers of all ranks and department types who want the latest information on the fundamentals of leadership in the fire service, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of a fire department.

Chief Dunn has updated his classic book on how to identify and avoid hazards on the fire ground. In the second edition, readers will find a new chapter covering fire hazard identification and assessment, a new chapter on safety orders and actions, and updates to many chapters, including topics like flat-roof dangers and utility shutoff.

Through powerful stories and proven principles, Step Up Your Teamwork teaches how to create momentum, prepare for success, prevent collapse, and turn a group of individuals into a high-functioning team. Frank Viscuso discusses various proven firefighting team-building methods you can implement immediately.

A busy fire officer handles numerous tasks: administration, budgets, political interaction, medical response, fire prevention, inspections, etc. This book brings the chief fire officer back to his job's focus: fighting fires and responding to emergencies.

Each day, firefighters use numerous tools. Without the knowledge of how and when to use these tools. Without the knowledge of how and when to use these tools, they become ineffective and a waste of space on the apparatus.

Two seasoned fire officers take an in-depth look into the causes of line of duty deaths in residential building fires, and offer incident recommendations. This book is designed to provide firefighters and fire officers "street proven" tips, techniques, and company-level drills that address and overcome the 25 most common errors that occur at residential building fires.

Readers will find that this book is more than a collection of 156 fire service editorial cartoons. Paul Combs is a gifted artist who uses his talent as a tool to express his passion for making a difference in the fire service, the greatest job in the world.

Dr. Robert Fleming's new book will serve as a preparation and resource guide both for the media and for fire and emergency services personnel. It is designed to provide emergency responders and media representatives with an understanding of their roles, responsibilities, and challenges in providing timely, accurate, and professional media coverage of emergency incidents.

In his new book Step Up and Lead, Frank Viscuso shares the secrets of effective fire service leadership, introduces the traits and skills essential for successful fire service leaders, and discusses the importance of customer service. Designed to help you reach the top of your profession, this new book is considered must-read material for anyone who is ready to step up and lead.

This breaks down into easily learned steps the sometimes difficult-to-understand formulas of hydraulics and pumps, taking care to explain the how's and whys of each formula discussed.

This book helps to establish effective and safe technical rope rescue operations. Brennan begins by aiding you in identifying the risks in the area that you are operating in and assessing your organizational strengths and needs, then follows with a discussion of the various rope rescue components. Includes illustrations of the knots and systems mentioned.