Fire Apparatus Purchasing Handbook

Fire Apparatus Purchasing Handbook
Author: William C. Peters
Publisher: PennWell Books
Total Pages: 410
Release: 1994
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780912212333

This text details the step-by-step instructions needed to write specifications, go out to bid, evaluate the bids, inspect the apparatus, and save your department money. Chief Peters provides insight into various apparatus features, real-life mishaps, maintenance programs, and warranty information that will help you and the department purchase the right vehicle for the job.

Fire Trucks

Fire Trucks
Author: Maria T. Schmidt
Publisher: Jump!
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1624960170

This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes different types of fire trucks and how they are each suited for fighting fires in different areas. Includes photo glossary and labeled diagram.

Exam Prep

Exam Prep
Author: Dr. Ben Hirst Performance Training Systems
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2011-11
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1449673716

The Second Edition of Exam Prep: Fire Department Apparatus Driver/Operator is designed to thoroughly prepare you for a Driver/Operator certification, promotion, or training examination by including the same type of multiple-choice questions you are likely to encounter on the actual exam. To help improve examination scores, this preparation guide follows Performance Training Systems, Inc.’s Systematic Approach to Examination Preparation. Exam Prep: Fire Apparatus Driver Operator, Second Edition is written by fire personnel explicitly for fire personnel, and all content has been verified with the latest reference materials and by a technical review committee. Benefits of the Systematic Approach to Examination Preparation include: Emphasizing areas of weakness Providing immediate feedback Learning material through context and association Exam Prep: Fire Department Apparatus Driver/Operator, Second Edition includes: Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator practice examinations Self-scoring guide with page references for further study Winning test-taking tips and helpful hints Coverage of NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2009 Edition

Exam Prep: Fire Department Safety Officer

Exam Prep: Fire Department Safety Officer
Author: Ben A. Hirst
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2005-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780763728465

Designed to thoroughly prepare you for a Fire Department Safety Officer certification, promotion, or training examination.

Truck Company Operations

Truck Company Operations
Author: John Mittendorf
Publisher: PennWell Books
Total Pages: 483
Release: 2010
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1593702183

Author John Mittendorf has completely rewritten his best-selling book, Truck Company Operations, a must-have for all firefighters who are assigned to the truck and who have responsibilities for the truck on the fireground. The new second edition covers the many aspects, tasks, and functions of a truck company, and contains new and expanded information related to search, reading a building, reading smoke, the Ten Commandments of truck company operations, operating truck apparatus, and more--all from a truck company perspective.

Fire Service Pump Operator

Fire Service Pump Operator
Author: International Association of Fire Chiefs
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2011-02-14
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0763739081

Learn to safely and effectively drive and operate an apparatus with fire pumpers with the new Fire Service Pump Operator: Principles and Practice! This text is the core of a complete teaching and learning system that thoroughly supports instructors and prepares students for the job. The text includes up-to-date coverage the 2009 Edition of NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. This text provides a thorough understanding of the types of fire apparatus equipped with pumps, how to safely drive them, and how to properly maintain these vehicles through inspection and testing programs. Students will also learn how to operate fire pumps by gaining an understanding of water supply, nozzles and flow rates, optimal positioning, and more.