Tactical Response to Natural Gas Emergencies

Tactical Response to Natural Gas Emergencies
Author: Jerry Knapp
Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2022-04-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1593705743

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A "ROUTINE" GAS LEAK Gas leaks can turn deadly in an instant. The firefighter’s mission at gas emergencies is life safety. A near-death experience at a routine gas leak is the genesis for this book, which incorporates hard-won experience, expertise, and battle-tested tactical lessons that will help improve your fire department’s response procedures and training methods. Are your fire department’s response procedures based on gas industry best practices? Tactical Response to Natural Gas Emergencies explains the proper and rapid size-up of gas emergencies, the uses and limitations of air monitors, new laser-based gas detectors, how to improve your standard operating procedures, all in service of making effective strategic and tactical decisions. Learn what aggressive, effective, sensible, and manageable risks you should take to meet our mission of life safety for civilians and firefighters. “Jerry Knapp's passion for natural gas emergencies is borne out of a near-miss when he was nearly killed in a gas explosion. Jerry truly has his heart and head devoted to the fire service and is well-liked and respected by everyone.” —Captain Bill Gustin, Miami-Dade Fire/Rescue “This book will help you intelligently decide how to safely proceed when confronted with either indoor or outdoor natural gas incidents. The authors bring a lot of experience and knowledge to the natural gas response table and share it with you in an easily understandable way.” —(ret.) Chief Frank Montagna, 43-year veteran of FDNY, 26-year battalion chief, and author of Responding to “Routine” Emergencies Features - Critical information on natural gas, hazards, migration routes, and leak scenarios - Tactical procedures based on gas industry best practices - Specific, scenario-based recommended procedures for the seven types of natural gas emergencies - Practical examples drawn from real-world scenarios to sharpen fire officer decision making at gas emergencies

Situational Awareness for Emergency Response

Situational Awareness for Emergency Response
Author: Richard Gasaway
Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2013
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1593703074

Situational awareness is more complex than simply noticing what is happening around you. An emergency responder must capture clues and cues in the emergency environment, make sense of the information, and predict what will happen next. In Situational Awareness for Emergency Response, Richard Gasaway establishes the foundation of decision making and the role of situational awareness in high-risk public safety environments. He explains his original research on command decisions and the barriers that challenge a commander's situational awareness, and offers lessons learned and best practices that can assist responders in preventing or overcoming the situational awareness barriers. Situational Awareness for Emergency Response is an ideal resource for incident commanders, line personnel who make high-stress decisions, and students learning to develop and maintain situational awareness.

Responding to Natural Gas Emergencies

Responding to Natural Gas Emergencies
Author: Michael Callan
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-12-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781932235135

Prepares all first responders with practical knowledge addressing aspects of awareness, regulations and standards, hazard and risk evaluation and safe emergency response procedures for handling natural gas emergencies.The interactive e-book format incorporates video instruction and textbook learning to provide a broad representation of pipeline operations and tactical response options.Michael Callan and utility experts developed this program from countless case histories to eliminate unnecessary injuries resulting from natural gas incidents.Responding to Natural Gas Emergencies is recommended by the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for meeting and exceeding industry compliance of (API RP 1162) requirements.Responding to Natural Gas Emergencies helps pipeline operators, community officials, and emergency responders to work together to prevent and effectively respond to a pipeline incident.

Fireground Operational Guides

Fireground Operational Guides
Author: Frank Viscuso
Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2011
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1593702590

This important new book is designed to serve many purposes in the fire service, ranging from being a starting point and refresher guide for firefighters seeking promotions at any level, to being a field operational guide for on-scene Incident Commanders and Company Officers. It offers an easy-to-follow, step-by-step action plan for firefighters working in Acting Capacities, and can be used when developing SOPís, and when organizing and planning training evolutions. Itís definitely a book every firefighter, officer, and aspiring officer will want to own!

Human Performance for Tactical Athletes

Human Performance for Tactical Athletes
Author: O2X Human Performance
Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2019-02-12
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1593704763

"A guide to the Eat, Sweat, Thrive curriculum used for Navy Seals intended to enhance training for firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, and other tactical athletes"--

Responding to Natural Gas Emergencies

Responding to Natural Gas Emergencies
Author: Michael Callan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-09-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781932235203

Prepares all first responders with practical knowledge addressing aspects of awareness, regulations and standards, hazard and risk evaluation and safe emergency response procedures for handling natural gas emergencies.The interactive book incorporates video instruction and textbook learning to provide a broad representation of pipeline operations and tactical response options.Michael Callan and utility experts developed this program from countless case histories to eliminate unnecessary injuries resulting from natural gas incidents.Responding to Natural Gas Emergencies is recommended by the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for meeting and exceeding industry compliance of (API RP 1162) requirements.Responding to Natural Gas Emergencies helps pipeline operators, community officials, and emergency responders to work together to prevent and effectively respond to a pipeline incident.

Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident with Navigate Advantage Access

Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident with Navigate Advantage Access
Author: Gregory G. Noll
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 677
Release: 2022-11-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1284287769

The Fifth edition reflects the job performance requirements for H A NFPA 470, 2022, integrates the skill and knowledge objectives with real-world applications, gives a historical perspective of major hazmat incidents resulting in emergency responder injuries, and explores key lessons learned.

The Principal's Quick-Reference Guide to School Law

The Principal's Quick-Reference Guide to School Law
Author: Robert F. Hachiya
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2014-03-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1483333310

The go-to legal resource for principals, fully updated! How often does a potential legal issue arise at your school? Now in an expanded third edition, this trusted resource provides clear and helpful guidance from a team of respected school-law experts. Substantive new information shows principals how to: Address student use and misuse of technology, on and off campus Avoid the pitfalls of zero-tolerance discipline policies Lead school safety and violence prevention, including collaboration with school resource officers and other personnel Prevent and respond to bullying incidents Stay current with special education requirements Ensure that employment and evaluation practices reflect the law

Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident with Navigate 2 Advantage Access

Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident with Navigate 2 Advantage Access
Author: Gregory G. Noll
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 510
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1284170438

A Complete Training Solution for Hazardous Materials Technicians and Incident Commanders! In 1982, the authors Mike Hildebrand and Greg Noll, along with Jimmy Yvorra, first introduced the concept of the Eight-Step Process© for managing hazardous materials (hazmat) incidents when their highly regarded manual, Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident was published. Now in its revised fourth edition, this text is widely used by fire fighters, hazmat teams, bomb squads, industrial emergency response teams, and other emergency responders who may manage unplanned hazardous materials incidents. As a result of changing government regulations and consensus standards, as well as the need for terrorism response training, Mr. Noll and Mr. Hildebrand have modified and refined their process of managing hazmat incidents and added enhanced content, tips, case studies, and detailed charts and tables. The Revised Fourth Edition contains comprehensive content covering: • Hazard assessment and risk evaluation • Identifying the problem and implementing the response plan • Hazardous materials properties and effects • Identifying and coordinating resources • Decontamination procedures • The Eight-Step Process© • Personal protective equipment selection • Procedures for terminating the incident The Revised Fourth Edition’s dynamic features include: • NFPA 1072 and 472 Correlation Guide for the Hazardous Materials Technician and Hazardous Materials Incident Commander levels • Correlation matrix to the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Bachelor’s (Non-Core) Managerial Issues in Hazardous Materials Course (C0274) • Realistic, detailed case studies • Practical, step-by-step skill drills • Important hazardous materials technician and safety tips Also available to support Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident, Fourth Edition: • Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident, Fourth Edition Field Operations Guide • Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident, Fourth Edition Student Workbook • Navigate TestPrep: Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident • Hazardous Materials: Awareness and Operations, Third Editio

Fire Under Control

Fire Under Control
Author: Steve Bernocco
Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2020-12-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1593704941

The core principles of structural firefighting are fire behavior, building construction, strategy, tactics, safety and training. Each core principle is examined with relevant on-the-job stories to bring lessons home. Fire departments must constantly train their firefighters and officers in these core principles if they want them to be safe and effective at structure fires. Training is the foundation of all the other core principles, and must be realistic, scenario-based, and hands-on. Never stop learning during your time as a structural firefighter. If you come to a point where you mistakenly believe that you know everything there is to know about fires in and around buildings–watch out–because you have just fallen into the complacency trap. FEATURES --Gain a deeper understanding of how firefighters should approach fires in buildings, with an emphasis on safety and effectiveness --See the latest research from UL and NIST on fire behavior and flow paths, with a discussion of best-practices and up-to-date tactical advice. --An essential, easy-to-read fundamental resource on how to safely and effectively fight fires in buildings of any size or type. “Fire Under Control is a riveting new book that allows you to learn while also seeing how street experiences coincide with printed tactical and scientific fire service information. I always have said that eyes, ears, and experience will equal your education in the fire service and Capt. Steve Bernocco has managed to bring it to light.” -- Lt. Mike Ciampo, Fire Department of New York