Wildland Firefighting Practices

Name: Wildland Firefighting Practices
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ISBN: 9780766801479

ISBN-10: 0766801470

ISBN-13: 9780766801479

Edition: 2001

Authors: Joseph D. Lowe

List price: $181.95

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This new, well-illustrated text describes in detail all aspects of wildland firefighting. Written in a clear, "how to" style by a seasoned fire officer, it provides a comprehensive explanation of all the skills a firefighter needs to operate effectively against any type of wildland blaze. Step-by-step photographs of actual operations make it easy for the student to understand the material; illustrations and graphs reinforce the learning process. This text leaves students with a complete understanding of the challenges they will face - and with the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of being a wildland firefighter. (Keywords: Firefighting)

Book details

List price: $181.95
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 8/4/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 368
Size: 8.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English



Forward


Preface


Introduction


How Wildland Fires are Fought: Fire Apparatus


Handcrews


Bulldozers


Fixed Wing Aircraft


Helicopter


Tools and Equipment


Personal Protective Equipment


Wildland Fire Behavior: Fuel Types


Weather


Topography


Predicting fire Behavior


Extreme Fire Behavior


Safety on Wildland Fires: Fire Behavior Situations that shout "" Watch Out""


Fireline Hazards


Working Around Aircraft


Working Around Bulldozers


The Fire Shelter


LCES


Fire Orders and 18 Situations that Shout "" Watch