The Engine Company
| AUTHOR | Salka, John |
| PUBLISHER | Fire Engineering Books (04/01/2009) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Hardcover) |
Description
In his new book, Battalion Chief Salka, a nationally recognized speaker and author with years of service in several career and volunteer departments, looks at both the similarities and differences in the engine company operations practiced by fire departments throughout the United States and discusses in detail the equipment, staffing, and operations of engine company firefighters at structural fires and emergencies in urban, suburban, and rural settings. In this book, Salka teaches readers:
* The abilities and limitations of engine companies, depending on equipment, staffing, and water supply
* To execute the tactical missions of engine companies
* The importance of mastering engine company functions for successful fire attack. The Engine Company is an invaluable resource for firefighters who want a better understanding of the functions of the engine company, and training officers and instructors.
* The abilities and limitations of engine companies, depending on equipment, staffing, and water supply
* To execute the tactical missions of engine companies
* The importance of mastering engine company functions for successful fire attack. The Engine Company is an invaluable resource for firefighters who want a better understanding of the functions of the engine company, and training officers and instructors.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781593700805
ISBN-10:
1593700806
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
196
Carton Quantity:
15
Product Dimensions:
8.70 x 0.60 x 11.20 inches
Weight:
1.65 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Table of Contents,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Fire Science
Dewey Decimal:
628.925
Library of Congress Control Number:
2008054675
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A nationally recognized author looks at both the similarities and differencesin the engine company operations practiced by fire departments throughout the'nited States. He discusses the equipment, staffing, and operations of enginecompany firefighters at structural fires and emergencies.
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In his new book, Battalion Chief Salka, a nationally recognized speaker and author with years of service in several career and volunteer departments, looks at both the similarities and differences in the engine company operations practiced by fire departments throughout the United States and discusses in detail the equipment, staffing, and operations of engine company firefighters at structural fires and emergencies in urban, suburban, and rural settings. In this book, Salka teaches readers:
* The abilities and limitations of engine companies, depending on equipment, staffing, and water supply
* To execute the tactical missions of engine companies
* The importance of mastering engine company functions for successful fire attack. The Engine Company is an invaluable resource for firefighters who want a better understanding of the functions of the engine company, and training officers and instructors.
* The abilities and limitations of engine companies, depending on equipment, staffing, and water supply
* To execute the tactical missions of engine companies
* The importance of mastering engine company functions for successful fire attack. The Engine Company is an invaluable resource for firefighters who want a better understanding of the functions of the engine company, and training officers and instructors.
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Author:
Salka, John
John Salka rose through the ranks of the New York City Fire Department from firefighter to lieutenant, captain, and now battalion chief (the second highest command), a position in which he manages more than 150 men. He also teaches leadership to other fire departments across the country and to outside organizations like the U.S. Marine Corps. Barret Neville is a business book editor.
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