Air Management for the Fire Service

Author:: Mike Gagliano; Casey Phillips
Format:: Hardcover

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Short description

The expert instructors at the Seattle Fire Department offer a comprehensive explanation of how to develop and implement an effective air management program for departments of any size. This handbook includes examples from international departments, the newest technology breakthroughs, and more.

Long description

Even though firefighters have strapped on some type of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for more than a century, the proud history of fire service always revered the toughest of the smoke eaters. Intermittent use of SCBA, lack of proper procedures and training, and sometimes even those time-honored fire service traditions resulted in a tragic loss of life. The toughest of these lessons are here for all firefighters to read and learn. Proper use of SCBA and PASS devices, stricter enforcement of procedures, and an unflinching adherence to the rules will benefit firefighters in every department.

Product details

Publisher:: PennWell Books
ISBN:: 9781593701291
Publication date:: March 2008
Length:: 261mm
Width:: 184mm
Thickness:: 39mm
Weight:: 1347g
Edition:: illustrated edition
Pages:: 651
Illustrations:: Illustrated

Review

The only firefighters who really have no need to read this book are the ones with the capability to hold their breath for twenty minutes. And while doing so, attempt to somehow make an escape through the most terrifying hazard zone/obstacle course that exceeds any situation imaginable, where losers end up in a body bag. Everyone else had better read, heed, and practice what is written here.

Chief Alan Brunacini

Phoenix Fire Department (Ret.)