Fundamentals of Fire and Emergency Services by Jason Loyd (English) Paperback Bo

Description: Fundamentals of Fire and Emergency Services by Jason Loyd, James Richardson Fundamentals of Fire and Emergency Services, Second Edition, is designed to introduce students to the firefighting profession as well as provide career firefighters a resource for continued learning. Offering a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of modern fire service, the text covers the history of the fire service, career opportunities and education, fire dynamics, fire prevention, and more. With an emphasis on critical thinking, each chapter follows the FESHE curriculum and outlines specific learning objectives that address the ever-increasing challenges of this dynamic profession. Online supplemental teaching materials are available to help instructors and students get the most from their EMS course.Resource Central, accessed through bradybooks.com, offers instructors online supplemental teaching material, such as test banks and customizable PowerPoint lectures to aid in the classroom. These instructor resources are also available through Pearsons Instructor Resource Center.Students have access to a variety online study aids tailored to their fire service course. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Table of Contents Chapter 1: History of the Fire ServiceChapter 2: Fire and Emergency Services Career OpportunitiesChapter 3: The Selection ProcessChapter 4: Training and Higher EducationChapter 5: Fire Department ResourcesChapter 6: Fire DynamicsChapter 7: Building ConstructionChapter 8: Fire Prevention Codes and OrdinancesChapter 9: Fire Protection SystemsChapter 10: Organizational Structure and Emergency Incident Management SystemsChapter 11: Pre-incident Planning, Fire Strategy, and TacticsChapter 12: Emergency Medical Services & Emergency Management Appendix A: On Scene Suggested AnswersAppendix B: Review Question AnswersAppendix C: Stop and Think Suggested AnswersAppendix D: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Glossary Long Description Fundamentals of Fire and Emergency Services, Second Edition, is designed to introduce students to the firefighting profession as well as provide career firefighters a resource for continued learning. Offering a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of modern fire service, the text covers the history of the fire service, career opportunities and education, fire dynamics, fire prevention, and more. With an emphasis on critical thinking, each chapter follows the FESHE curriculum and outlines specific learning objectives that address the ever-increasing challenges of this dynamic profession. Online supplemental teaching materials are available to help instructors and students get the most from their EMS course. Resource Central, accessed through bradybooks.com, offers instructors online supplemental teaching material, such as test banks and customizable PowerPoint lectures to aid in the classroom. These instructor resources are also available through Pearsons Instructor Resource Center. Students have access to a variety online study aids tailored to their fire service course. Feature Details A print text Free shipping New Feature The authors address the evolving role of the firefighter and the emergency medical service field. A new chapter (12) on emergency medical services and emergency management introduces the importance of these two functions in the fire service. This chapter covers basic information in relation to emergency medical responses and emergency management procedures. It provides an introductory overview of the ever-changing emergency response occupation. Updated design makes this edition an even more effective learning tool. Updated color design features color photos throughout the text. Updated key terms, references, examples, and statistics follow the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum. Updated content in every chapter promotes critical thinking and addresses the ever-increasing challenges of this dynamic profession. Updated information on large-loss fires in the United States. Updated information on firefighter employment, including Statistician as a private sector fire protection career. Covers NFPA 1971 standard for structural fire fighting ensembles and proximity fire fighting. Includes formulas for soil and wind pressure computation, beams and columns, and a description of roof designs. Updated with the 2012 NFPA Life Safety Code 101 occupancy classification list. Expanded discussion on flow testing fire hydrants and statistical information on sprinkler system reliability. Updated GPM and manpower formulas, information on wind-driven fires, and updated information on pre-incident planning and new technologies. Discussion of new National EMS Education Standards. Details ISBN0133419231 Short Title FUNDAMENTALS OF FIRE & EMERGEN Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0133419231 ISBN-13 9780133419238 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Series Brady Fire Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-09-13 UK Release Date 2013-09-13 Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Upper Saddle River Imprint Pearson AU Release Date 2013-09-13 NZ Release Date 2013-09-13 US Release Date 2013-09-13 Author James Richardson Pages 328 Publisher Pearson Education (US) Edition Description 2nd edition Replaces 9780131718357 DEWEY 363.37 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Replaced by 9780134989174 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158617940;

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