Synopsis
Over
1,000 pages!
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International
Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to bring you Fundamentals
of Fire Fighter Skills, a modern intsegrated teaching and learning
system for the Fire Fighter I and II.
Today's
fire fighters respond to all types of crises from fires to medical
emergencies and terrorist attacks. As they answer these calls, it
is imperative that no gaps in knowledge compromise their effectiveness
or their safety in protecting the public. Fire fighters need up-to-date,
comprehensive training materials to thoroughly prepare for any situation
that may arise. The International Association of Fire Chiefs and
the National Fire Protection Association have joined forces to develop
new fire fighter training materials that will set the standard for
fire fighter education for years to come.
Fundamentals
of Fire Fighter Skills is the core of a modern teaching and learning
system. It combines current and comprehensive content with dynamic
features and interactive technology. The Fundamentals of Fire Fighter
Skills program is innovative, comprehensive, and highly visual with:
Comprehensive
Content
Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills thoroughly covers the 2002 edition
of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications,
and includes a wealth of enhancements to enrich Fire Fighter I &
II training and education.
Dynamic
Features
The features found in Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills will help
take that extra step toward becoming outstanding fire fighters.
The features include:
*Detailed
Case Studies, that will stimulate classroom discussion
Voices of Experience Essays, offering advice and encouragement from
veteran fire fighters
*Skill Drills, providing written step-by-step explanations and visual
summaries
*Practical Field Tips, offer suggestions for applying knowledge
and skills to complete the task
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
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