Engine Company Fireground Operations, Third Edition
Harold Richman, Steve Persson, National Fire Protection Association
ISBN-13: 9780763744953
ISBN-10: 0763744956
$65.95 (Sugg. US List)
Paperback
192 Pages
© 2008
Learn proven engine company fireground operations with Engine Company Fireground Operations, Third Edition!
Engine company personnel are a key part of fire fighting operations at
the fireground. This book emphasizes the point that fire fighters
performing engine company tasks must be properly trained, possess the
proper equipment, and be adequately staffed.
Engine Company Fireground Operations, Third Edition covers
the basic objectives of engine company work including the proper supply
and use of water to fight fires, and emphasizes that the engine
companies should be focused on three major tactical priorities on the
fireground: life safety, extinguishment, and property conservation.
Other areas of importance covered in this book include protecting
exposures, confining the fire, and carrying out overhaul operations.
