Marine Firefighters

Marine Firefighters
Author: Meish Goldish
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1627241507

The engine room of a ship bursts into flames. Black smoke billows into the air. The fire begins to spread, snaking through the belly of the boat. A fire alarm sounds, and specially trained marine firefighters aboard the ship grab their gear and rush to the scene. They work fast to contain and extinguish the fire before any serious harm is done. Dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn first-hand how these tough, brave firefighters use their strength, quick thinking, and expert skills to battle deadly blazes. In addition, readers will go behind the scenes to learn how marine firefighters train for their job so that they are ready to spring into action at a moment’s notice.

Marine Fire Prevention, Firefighting and Fire Safety

Marine Fire Prevention, Firefighting and Fire Safety
Author: Maritime Training Advisory Board (U.S.)
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 401
Release: 1994
Genre: Ships
ISBN: 0788104780

A comprehensive training and reference manual used as a textbook in maritime institutions. Addresses the prevention, control, and extinguishing of fires aboard commercial vessels and on offshore drilling rigs. Includes chapters on emergency procedures and equipment as well as case studies of past shipboard fires. Generously illustrated with drawings, photos, diagrams, tables, and checklists. Recommended reading for all maritime personnel and kept both in shipboard reference libraries and in the offices of maritime executives.

MARAD

MARAD
Author: United States. Maritime Administration
Publisher:
Total Pages: 512
Release: 1984
Genre: Merchant marine
ISBN:

Marines

Marines
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 396
Release: 1994
Genre:
ISBN:

Create Your Own Light

Create Your Own Light
Author: Travis Howze
Publisher:
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2020-05-25
Genre:
ISBN:

From taking human life to being assigned to the body recovery team of nine brother firefighters, including one of his best friends, U.S. Marine, former Police Officer and Firefighter Travis Howze was plagued with extreme Post Traumatic Stress, Depression and Survivors Guilt from a lifetime of very traumatic exposures dating back to early childhood. Victorious in the fight for his very own life at just three months old, his struggle to survive was just the beginning. Years later, he would defeat the very silent and deadly killer, PTSD, but not before it caused massive carnage and collateral damage to his personal and professional life. From Class Clown to professional Stand-Up Comedian and Speaker, Travis' UNBELIEVABLY GRIPPING, uncensored autobiography is a MUST READ that takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride through the eyes of an emergency responder. Follow Travis through countless horrific events, from funny stories inside of the Firehouse, Patrol Car, and Marine Corps, to Stand-Up Comedy Stages and the dark places first responders have to go to in their mind to survive.This true, hard-hitting story is about staying in the fight. It's about never quitting yourself, always getting up, doing the things you love, and how the power of perspective, attitude, ownership and acceptance can lead to LIFE CHANGING personal growth and a more PURPOSEFUL LIFE.

The United States Marine Corps

The United States Marine Corps
Author: John C. Fredriksen
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2011-04-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 1598845438

This comprehensive survey profiles one of history's greatest fighting forces, on land, sea, and air. The United States Marine Corps: A Chronology, 1775 to the Present touches upon all aspects of the Continental and U.S. Marine Corps since their inception. All major battles in all major wars are covered, along with innumerable smaller clashes and deployments abroad. The evolution of amphibious doctrine, so essential to Marine Corps activity in the 20th and 21st centuries, is likewise covered in detail, along with the rise of Marine Corps aviation. Through a diary of daily occurrences proffered in the context of greater historical events, this chronology captures the entire sweep of U.S. Marine Corps history. It follows the Corps from the American Revolution to the halls of Montezuma and the shores of Tripoli, through World Wars I and II, and up to Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan. Entries delineate battlefield events, but also significant political and administrative changes that have affected the Marines. Notable events in the careers of generals and other individuals are included as well.

Antiair Warfare

Antiair Warfare
Author: United States. Marine Corps
Publisher:
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1980
Genre: Air defenses
ISBN:

Reassessment of the Marine Salvage Posture of the United States

Reassessment of the Marine Salvage Posture of the United States
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1994-02-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309051495

Prompt and effective response to time-critical ship casualties and emergencies, for example, by refloating stranded ships, can prevent marine pollution and economic disruption of ports and waterways. The marine salvage industry, which conducts this work, has undergone significant changes in the past two decades. This book evaluates these changes and assesses the adequacy of marine salvage in the United States. Among the issues addressed are conditions in the salvage industry; emergency response-time; national salvage policy; workforce needs; salvage techniques; and the contribution of the Navy to the national salvage capability.