Synopsis
Over
380 pages!
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International
Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to bring you Fire
Officer: Principles and Practice, a modern integrated teaching and
learning system for the Fire Officer I and II levels. Fire officers
need to know how to make the transition from fire fighter to leader.
Fire Officer: Principles and Practice is designed to help fire fighters
make a smooth transition to the fire officer.
The
text is the core of the teaching and learning system with features
that will reinforce and expand on the essential information and
make information retrieval a snap. Covering the entire scope of
NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications,
2003 Edition, Fire Officer combines current content with dynamic
features and interactive technology to better support you and help
prepare future fire officers for any situation that may arise.
Fire
Officer: Principles and Practice combines current content with dynamic
features and interactive technology to better support instructors
and help prepare tomorrow's fire officers.
Current
Content
The text covers the entire spectrum of the NFPA 1021, Standard for
Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2003 Edition, from written
and oral communications to size-up to budgeting.
Practical
coverage of:
*Preparing
for promotion
*Training and coaching
*Working in the community
*Creating a budget
*Organized labor and the fire officer
*Crew resource management
*Communications and presentation skills
*Dynamic Features
The features in the text will help you take that extra step toward
becoming outstanding a fire officer. They include:
*Detailed
case studies
*Practical field tips
*Practical test taking tips
*Advice and encouragement from veteran fire officers
About
the Authors
International
Association of Fire Chiefs
Established
in 1873, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is
a powerful, professional membership organization of more than 12,600
chief fire and emergency officers. The mission of the IAFC is to
provide leadership to career and volunteer chiefs, chief fire officers,
and managers of emergency service organizations throughout the international
community through vision, information, education, services, and
representation to enhance their professionalism and capabilities.
Members of the IAFC are the world’s leading experts in fire fighting,
emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials
spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety
legislation.
National
Fire Protection Association
The
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has been a worldwide
leader in providing fire, building, electrical, and life safety
to the public since 1896. The mission of the international nonprofit
organization is to reduce the worldwide burden for fire and other
hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically-based
consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.
Developer of the National Electrical Code®, and 300 other codes
and standards through a full, open-consensus process, NFPA also
produces educational curricula, including the Risk Watch® community-based
injury prevention curriculum and the Learn Not to Burn® fire
safety curriculum. NFPA headquarters is in Quincy, Massachusetts.
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