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| Dedication | |
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| Foreword | |
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| About Our Authors | |
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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| NFPA 1001 Correlation Guide | |
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| NFPA 472 Correlation Guide | |
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| Job Performance Requirement Correlation Guide | |
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| Overview of the History, Tradition, and Development of the American Fire Service | |
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| Objectives | |
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| The Mission of the Fire Service | |
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| Roots in the Past | |
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| Technology, Transition, and Times of Change | |
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| The Effects of World War II | |
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| Modernization of the Fire Service | |
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| The Fire Service of Today | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Fire Department Organization, Command, and Control | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Fire Department Organization | |
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| The Firefighter | |
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| The Company | |
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| Additional Fire Department Functions | |
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| Regulations, Policies, Bylaws, and Procedures | |
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| Allied Agencies and Organizations | |
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| Incident Management | |
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| Incident Management System (IMS) | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Communications and Alarms | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Communications Personnel | |
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| The Communications Facility | |
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| Computers in the Fire Service | |
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| Receiving Reports of Emergencies | |
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| Emergency Services Deployment | |
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| Traffic Control Systems | |
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| Radio Systems and Procedures | |
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| Arrival Reports | |
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| Mobile Support Vehicles | |
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| Records | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Endnote | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Fire Behavior | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Fire Triangle, Tetrahedron, and Pyramid | |
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| Measurements | |
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| Chemistry and Physics of Fire | |
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| Sources of Heat | |
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| Combustion | |
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| Oxygen and Its Effect on Combustion | |
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| Vapor Pressure and Vapor Density | |
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| Boiling Point | |
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| Flammable and Explosive Limits | |
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| The Burning Process--Characteristics of Fire Behavior | |
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| Modes of Heat Transfer | |
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| Thermal Conductivity of Materials | |
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| Physical State of Fuels and Effect on Combustion | |
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| Theory of Fire Extinguishment | |
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| Unique Fire Events | |
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| Classes of Fire | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Endnotes | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Firefighter Safety | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Safety Issues | |
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| The Safety Triad | |
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| Firefighter Safety Responsibilities | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Endnote | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Personal Protective Clothing and Ensembles | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Personal Protective Equipment Factors | |
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| Types of Personal Protective Equipment | |
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| Care and Maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment | |
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| Personal Protective Equipment Effectiveness: "Street Smarts" | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Conditions Requiring Respiratory Protection | |
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| Effects of Toxic Gases and Toxic Environments | |
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| Legal Requirements for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Use | |
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| Limitations of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus | |
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| Types of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus | |
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| Donning and Doffing Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus | |
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| Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Operation and Emergency Procedures | |
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| Inspection and Maintenance of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Endnote | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Portable Fire Extinguishers | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Fire Classification and Risk | |
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| Types of Fire Extinguishers | |
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| Rating Systems for Portable Extinguishers | |
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| Limitations of Portable Extinguishers | |
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| Portable Extinguisher Operation | |
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| Care and Maintenance of Portable Extinguishers | |
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| Inspection Requirements | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Endnotes | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Water Supply | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Sources of Water Supply | |
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| Water Distribution Systems | |
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| Fire Hydrants | |
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| Valves Associated with Water Distribution Systems | |
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| Rural Water Supply | |
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| Pressure Associated with Water Distribution Systems | |
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| Testing Operability and Flow of Hydrants | |
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| Determining Static, Residual, and Flow Pressures | |
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| Obstructions and Damage to Fire Hydrants and Mains | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Endnotes | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Fire Hose and Appliances | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Construction of Fire Hose | |
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| Care and Maintenance of Fire Hose | |
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| Types of Hose Coupling | |
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| Care and Maintenance of Couplings | |
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| Hose Tools and Appliances | |
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| Coupling and Uncoupling Hose | |
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| Hose Rolls | |
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| Hose Carries | |
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| Hose Loads | |
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| Advancing Hoselines--Charged/Uncharged | |
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| Establishing a Water Supply Connection | |
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| Extending Hoselines | |
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| Replacing Sections of Burst Hose | |
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| Hose Lay Procedures | |
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| Deploying Master Stream Devices | |
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| Service Testing of Fire Hose | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Endnotes | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Nozzles, Fire Streams, and Foam | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Definition of Fire Stream | |
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| Nozzles | |
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| Operating Hoselines | |
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| Stream Application, Hydraulics, and Adverse Conditions | |
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| Types of Foam and Foam Systems | |
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| Foam Characteristics | |
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| Classification of Fuels | |
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| Application of Foam | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Endnotes | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Protective Systems | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Detection Systems | |
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| Sprinkler Systems | |
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| Sprinklers and Life Safety | |
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| Sprinkler Head Design and Operation | |
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| Types of Sprinkler Systems | |
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| Sprinkler System Connections and Piping | |
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| Control Devices for Sprinkler Systems | |
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| Returning Sprinkler Systems to Service | |
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| Standpipe Classifications | |
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| Standpipe System Connections and Piping | |
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| Alarms for Standpipes and Sprinklers | |
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| Other Protective Systems | |
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| Fire Department Operations with Protective Systems | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Endnotes | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Building Construction | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Building Construction Terms and Mechanics | |
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| Structural Elements | |
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| Fire Effects on Common Building Construction Materials | |
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| Types of Building Construction | |
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| Collapse Hazards at Structure Fires | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Ladders | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Ladder Terminology | |
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| Ladder Companies | |
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| Types of Truck-Mounted Ladders | |
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| Types of Ground or Portable Ladders | |
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| Use and Care of Portable or Ground Ladders | |
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| Maintenance, Cleaning, and Inspection | |
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| Ladder Safety | |
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| Ladder Uses | |
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| Ladder Selection | |
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| Special Uses | |
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| Safety | |
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| Miscellaneous Ladder Information | |
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| Ladder Skills | |
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| Raising Skills | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Ropes and Knots | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Rope Materials and Their Characteristics | |
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| Construction Methods and Their Characteristics | |
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| Primary Uses | |
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| Fire Service Knots | |
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| Inspection | |
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| Maintenance | |
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| Rigging for Hoisting | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Rescue Procedures | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Hazards Associated with Rescue Operations | |
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| Search of Burning Structures | |
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| Victim Removal, Drags, and Carries | |
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| Extrication from Motor Vehicles | |
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| Specialized Rescue Situations and Tools | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Forcible Entry | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Forcible Entry Tools | |
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| Safety with Forcible Entry Tools | |
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| Maintenance of Forcible Entry Tools | |
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| Construction and Forcible Entry | |
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| Methods of Forcible Entry | |
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| Windows | |
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| Breaching Walls and Floors | |
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| Tool Assignments | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Ventilation | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Principles, Advantages, and Effects of Ventilation | |
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| Heat, Smoke, and Toxic Gases | |
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| Considerations for Proper Ventilation | |
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| Fire and Its By-Products | |
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| Flashover | |
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| Backdraft (Smoke Explosion) | |
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| Rollover | |
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| What Needs to Be Vented? | |
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| Air Movement | |
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| Types of Ventilation | |
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| Mechanics of Ventilation | |
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| Ventilation Techniques | |
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| Roof Ventilation | |
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| Safety Considerations | |
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| Obstacles to Ventilation | |
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| Factors Affecting Ventilation | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Fire Suppression | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Elements of Fire Control | |
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| Tactical Considerations | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Salvage, Overhaul, and Fire Cause Determination | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Salvage Tools and Equipment | |
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| Maintenance of Tools and Equipment Used in Salvage | |
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| Salvage Operations | |
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| Salvage Operations in Sprinklered Buildings | |
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| Overhaul Tools and Equipment | |
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| Overhaul Operations | |
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| Fire Cause Determination Concerns | |
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| Securing the Building | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Prevention, Public Education, and Pre-Incident Planning | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Administration of the Fire Prevention Division | |
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| Fire Company Inspection Program | |
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| Home Inspections | |
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| Fire and Life Safety Education | |
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| Pre-Incident Management Process | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Emergency Medical Services | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Roles and Responsibilities of an Emergency Care Provider | |
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| Safety Considerations | |
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| Assessing a Patient | |
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| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/AED | |
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| Bleeding Control and Shock Management | |
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| Emergency Care for Common Emergencies | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Firefighter Survival | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Incident Readiness | |
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| Safety at Incidents | |
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| Firefighter Emergencies | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Endnotes | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Hazardous Materials: Laws, Regulations, and Standards | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Laws, Regulations, and Standards | |
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| Emergency Planning | |
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| OSHA HAZWORPER Regulation | |
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| Standards | |
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| Additional Laws, Regulations, and Standards | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Endnotes | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Hazardous Materials: Recognition and Identification | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Location and Occupancy | |
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| Placards, Labels, and Markings | |
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| Other Identification Systems | |
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| Containers | |
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| Senses | |
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| Chemical and Physical Properties | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Endnotes | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Hazardous Materials: Information Resources | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Emergency Response Guidebook | |
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| Material Safety Data Sheets | |
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| Shipping Papers | |
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| Facility Documents | |
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| Computer Resources | |
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| Chemtrec | |
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| Reference and Information Texts | |
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| Industrial Technical Assistance | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Hazardous Materials: Personal Protective Equipment | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Health Hazards | |
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| Exposure Levels | |
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| Types of Personal Protective Equipment | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Endnote | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Hazardous Materials: Protective Actions | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Hazardous Materials Management Processes | |
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| Common Incidents | |
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| Decontamination | |
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| Methods of Decontamination | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Endnotes | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Product Control and Air Monitoring | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Defensive Operations | |
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| Air Monitoring at the First Responder Operations Level | |
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| Meter Terminology | |
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| Carbon Monoxide Incidents | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Terrorism Awareness | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Types of Terrorism | |
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| Potential Targets | |
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| Indicators of Terrorism | |
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| HAZMAT Crimes | |
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| Incident Actions | |
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| General Groupings of Warfare Agents | |
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| Detection of Terrorism Agents | |
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| Federal Assistance | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Endnote | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Acronyms | |
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| Other Fire Science Titles from Delmar | |
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| Index | |