100 Best Firefighting Books of All Time

We've ranked the best firefighting books using expert recommendations, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. At Shortform, we know books. Our book guides are the best in the world. Learn why.

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Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations

IFSTA

5.0
Continuing the tradition of excellence in firefighter education, this new, expanded version contains the complete 20 basic chapters, as well as additional chapters including first aid and hazardous materials response to meet all of the requirements for Fire Fighter I and II levels of NFPA 1001(R) and NFPA 472(R) and OSHA 1910.120. This overhauled new edition offers a complete support package and i
2

Report from Engine Co. 82

Dennis Smith

4.9
From his bawdy and brave fellow firefighters to the hopeful, hateful, beautiful and beleaguered residents of the poverty-stricken district where he works, Dennis Smith tells the story of a brutalising yet rewarding profession.
The Last Men Out: Life on the Edge at Rescue 2 Firehouse book cover3

The Last Men Out: Life on the Edge at Rescue 2 Firehouse

Tom Downey

4.9
Granite Mountain: The Firsthand Account of a Tragic Wildfire, Its Lone Survivor, and the Firefighters Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice book cover4

Granite Mountain: The Firsthand Account of a Tragic Wildfire, Its Lone Survivor, and the Firefighters Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

Brendan McDonough

4.9
A "unique and bracing" (Booklist) first-person account by the sole survivor of Arizona's disastrous 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire, which took the lives of 19 "hotshots"--firefighters trained specifically to battle wildfires.

Brendan McDonough was on the verge of becoming a hopeless, inveterate heroin addict when he, for the sake of his young daughter, decided to turn his life around. He enlisted in the Gr
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The Romagus Papers: Confessions of an Engine Nerd

Kyle Romagus

4.9

THE FIREGROUND DOES NOT REWARD CONFIDENCE OR TRADITION. IT REWARDS UNDERSTANDING!For decades, the fire service has excelled at teaching firefighters what to do—stretching lines, forcing doors, and flowing water—but has often failed to teach them how to think. We train mechanical skills for the controlled environment of the academy, but the street demands real-time judgment, timing, and adaptabilit

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The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire That Saved America

Timothy Egan

4.8
On the afternoon of August 20, 1910, a battering ram of wind moved through the drought-stricken national forests of Washington, Idaho, and Montana, whipping the hundreds of small blazes burning across the forest floor into a roaring inferno that jumped from treetop to ridge as it raged, destroying towns and timber in the blink of an eye. Forest rangers had assembled nearly ten thousand men — colle
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Norman Hall's Firefighter Exam Preparation Book

Norman Hall

4.8
Guaranteed Top Scores on Your Firefighter's Exam!

Want to be a firefighter? Do you know what is involved in taking the exam? Don't take a chance at failing a test you could ace--learn from the expert, Norman Hall.

For more than a decade, Norman Hall's Firefighter Exam Preparation Book has been the #1 test preparation book for prospective firefighters. Back by popular demand, Norman Hall has complete
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Firefighter Functional Fitness: The Essential Guide to Optimal Firefighter Performance and Longevity

Dan Kerrigan, Jim Moss, et al.

4.8
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The Book of Search

Firehouse Vigilance

4.8

43 authors46 articles92,000 words287 pagesOne topic... Search. By firefighters, for firefighters.This is a collection of subject matter experts, some of the best in the fire service, coming together to share their knowledge on the topic of search. The Book of Search is 100% free to anyone and everyone in PDF format. This hardback version is for collection purposes and all profits from the purchase

10

Pass It on: What We Know...What We Want You to Know

Chief Billy Goldfeder

4.8
For his first book, Chief Billy Goldfeder, a 40-year fire service veteran, solicited insights and pearls of wisdom from our country's greatest firefighters, fire officers and emergency responders. The stories that make up this unprecedented collection share many perspectives of the emergency service experience and offer invaluable, often hard-won, lessons learned. Every firefighter, from probie to
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Learning to Burn: Live Fire Training for the Modern Fire Environment

Ian Bennett

4.7

Live fire is some of the most challenging, expensive, and dangerous training that firefighters can engage in. Bad training wastes time and money, fails to prepare students, and has caused equipment damage, injuries, and even deaths. Despite this, there exist almost no resources on how to conduct live fire training that is both safe and realistic. Based on years of experience with live fire trainin

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The Aggressive Standard: Reclaiming The Fire Service

Kelly McGowan

4.7

This book is a raw, honest, and experience-driven look into the heart of the fire service. It challenges firefighters to return to what the job was built on, courage, discipline, calculated aggression, and brotherhood. Through lessons learned in smoke-filled hallways and long nights at the firehouse, it calls readers to embrace both the art and science of firefighting, balancing risk with readines

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Young Men and Fire

Norman Maclean

4.7
A devastating and lyrical work of nonfiction, Young Men and Fire describes the events of August 5, 1949, when a crew of fifteen of the US Forest Service’s elite airborne firefighters, the Smokejumpers, stepped into the sky above a remote forest fire in the Montana wilderness. Two hours after their jump, all but three of the men were dead or mortally burned. Haunted by these deaths for forty years,
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The Complete Guide to the Firefighter Interview

Dwight Killpack

4.7

Crush your next firefighter interview and make your dream of becoming a firefighter a reality!Determined to become a firefighter but stuck at the interview stage? With years of experience in coaching candidates to success, seasoned firefighter and expert coach Dwight Killpack understands the challenges that you are facing. Many aspiring firefighters possess the skills and determination, yet find t

15

First In, Last Out: Leadership Lessons from the New York Fire Department

John Salka, Barret Neville, Dennis Smith

4.7
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A Firefighter's Journal: Thirty-Seven Years on the Firegrounds and in the Firehouses of Philadelphia

Robert John Marchisello

4.7
3000 Degrees: The True Story of a Deadly Fire and the Men Who Fought It book cover17

3000 Degrees: The True Story of a Deadly Fire and the Men Who Fought It

Sean Flynn

4.7
In the fading industrial city of Worcester, Massachusetts, there are men whose jobs are to brave danger, endure long shifts, and trust other men with their lives. Like their counterparts in cities and small towns everywhere, they are firefighters, and like firefighters everywhere, they take enormous pride in their brotherhood and their calling. On December 3, 1999, as the men of Central Street and
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The Game: A Rookie Firefighter's Manual For Success

Renick Sampson

4.7
WANT TO KNOW WHAT IT'S REALLY LIKETO BE A ROOKIE FIREFIGHTER? With over twenty years of experience, Renick Sampson will prepare you for the many roles and expectations of a rookie firefighter, and will explain the different points that are critical to your success during probation. After reading The Game, you'll be ready to start your career with the knowledge of an experienced firefighter in your
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Rope Rescue: Principles and Practice, 5e

Loui McCurley, Tom Vines

4.7

Rope Rescue Techniques: Principles & Practice, Fifth Edition provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of rope rescue, including planning, PPE and equipment, medical considerations, evacuations, and special rescue operations. Based on the 2021 Edition of NFPA 1006 (Chapter 5), Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, the fifth edition has been significantly revised to reorg

Smoke your Firefighter Interview book cover20

Smoke your Firefighter Interview

Paul S. Lepore

4.7
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Fire

John Norman

4.7
One small spark brought fire awake,
Winding like a small black snake,
Fire flickered, fire crept,
Flames snickered, bushfire leapt...

Inspired by the bushfires that have affected many Australians, Fire is a moving and sensitive story of a natural disaster as seen through the eyes of a cockatoo. The fire mercilessly engulfs homes and land, leaving a devastating path of destruction.
22

street smart firefighting: the common sense guide to firefighter safety and survival

Robert C. Bingham

4.7
Finally, An Exciting New Approach To Really Improve Your Fireground Operations! Listen to what the fire service leaders have to say about Bob Bingham's new book, "Street Smart Firefighting." This book is the most practical, no no-nonsense and "tell-it-like-it-is" resource you will find. It is an immensely useful guide, filled with new ideas you can use. The advice is sound, insightful, and can be
23

Big Frank's Fire Truck

Leslie McGuire and Joe Mathieu

4.6
Big Frank tells young readers all about firefighting and the many other important jobs firefighters do: fire safety training, fire inspection, helping at accident scenes, and more. It's all in a day's--and night's--work for our firefighting friend and his crew. The detailed full-color illustrations in this paperback book will fascinate readers.
California FCTC Firefighter Exam Prep 2026–2027: Blueprint-Mapped Review with Study Plans, 700+ Practice Questions, 7 Full-Length Exams, Answer Key, Detailed Rationales and Strategies to Score Higher book cover24

California FCTC Firefighter Exam Prep 2026–2027: Blueprint-Mapped Review with Study Plans, 700+ Practice Questions, 7 Full-Length Exams, Answer Key, Detailed Rationales and Strategies to Score Higher

Syllabrium Publishing

4.6

California FCTC Firefighter Exam Prep 2026–2027 is designed to help California firefighter candidates understand how the written exam works, strengthen the four tested skill areas, and move from scattered effort to more controlled exam readiness. It combines study plans, skill-building chapters, mixed practice, answer keys, detailed rationales, and full-length exams in one organized path.WHAT THIS

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Firefighter Candidate Exams

James J. Murtagh

4.6
This revised and updated manual presents practice exams similar to those given to firefighter candidates in cities and communities across America. The book opens with a description of the firefighter s role, the important terminology he or she must understand, and the physical, medical, and written tests that every candidate must be able to pass for qualification. General advice and information fo
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Burn Boston Burn: The Story of the Largest Arson Case in the History of the Country

Wayne M Miller, Mike Clark, et al.

4.6
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Make: Fire: Creating Awesome Propane-Based Flame Effects

Tim Deagan

4.6
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Mastering Fireground Command: Calm the Chaos!

Anthony Kastros, Brian Brush

4.6

Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush’s Mastering Fireground Command: Calm the Chaos! is an unprecedented text with more than 1,000 years of combined experience in command case studies by incident commanders from coast to coast. This book will empower you with the skills to: • Improve communications, risk assessment, and accountability with less radio traffic. • Develop an aggressive team to save more c

29

Smokejumper: A Memoir by One of America's Most Select Airborne Firefighters

Jason A. Ramos

4.6
A PACIFIC NORTHWEST BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION BESTSELLER

"A fascinating look" (Esquire) at the thrilling world of smokejumpers, the airborne firefighters who parachute into the most remote and rugged areas of the United States, confronting the growing threat of nature’s blazes.

Forest and wildland fires are growing larger, more numerous, and deadlier every year — record drought conditions, decades of
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The Rescue Company

Ray Downey

4.6
Chief Ray Downey has developed city and national rescue teams, and has been involved in numerous rescue operations, including the bombing of the World Trade Center, the bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, and various natural disasters. He offers guidelines and recommendations on how to start a rescue company, the equipment needed, and the operational planning that is necessary for co
31

Boston on Fire: A History of Fires And Firefighting in Boston

Stephanie Schorow

4.6

Fires and firefighting in Boston from the seventeenth century to the present. Includes the Great Fire of 1872, the Cocoanut Grove fire, the Vendome fire, and others.

32

Firefighting: The Financial Crisis and Its Lessons

Ben S. Bernanke, Timothy F. Geithner, Henry M. Paulson Jr.

4.6
From the three primary architects of the American policy response to the worst economic catastrophe since the Great Depression, a magnificent big-picture synthesis--from why it happened to where we are now.

In 2018, Ben Bernanke, Tim Geithner, and Hank Paulson came together to reflect on the lessons of the 2008 financial crisis ten years on. Recognizing that, as Ben put it, "the enemy is forgetting
Warren Buffett portrait Recommended by Warren Buffett.
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Tom Brennan's Random Thoughts

Tom Brennan

4.6
Former New York City captain and former editor of Fire Engineering, Tom Brennan was a true legend in the fire service. For nearly two decades he wrote the most widely read column in Fire Engineering magazine, "Random Thoughts" by Tom Brennan. For the first time, the entire 18-year collection of Tom's "Random Thoughts" columns are assembled and presented in book format.
All the topics important to
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Fire Behavior and Combustion Processes with Advantage Access

Raymond Shackelford

4.6
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Fire Investigator: Principles and Practice to Nfpa 921 and 1033

International Association of Arson…

4.6
This textbook is packaged with Navigate 2 Advantage Access which unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data. Experience Navigate 2 today at www.jblnavigate.com/2. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), and the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAA
36

Engine 24: Fire Stories (Engine 24: Fire Stories #1-3)

Joe Corso, BZ Hercules, et al.

4.6
Now, all in one complete book, Joe Corso's ENGINE 24: FIRE STORIES BOOKS 1, 2, AND 3, including the AWARD-WINNING FIRE STORIES: BOX 598! ENGINE 24: FIRE STORIES BOOKS 1, 2, AND 3 chronicles the career of Joe D'Albert, aka author Joe Corso, as a New York City firefighter. In this exciting compilation of fire stories, Corso details the triumphs and tragedies of his comrades-in-arms as they bravely b
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Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator

Patrick P. Dunn

4.5

Brought to you in partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, Fourth Edition is a complete print and digital training solution that addresses preventive maintenance, pump operations, safe driving techniques, tiller and aerial apparatus operations, and mobile water supply considerations. Fr

38

38 Years a Detroit Firefighter's Story

Bob Dombrowski

4.5
Decorated firefighter and true-blue Detroiter Bob Dombrowski risked life and limb saving lives for as long as he could remember. Born and raised on the west side of Detroit, Bob narrates an engrossing account of his illustrious firefighting career, from being a trial man to retiring as senior chief. He also gives a vivid description of Motor City in its glory days and the events that led to its re
39

The Fire Line: The Story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and One of the Deadliest Days in American Firefighting

Fernanda Santos

4.5
When a bolt of lightning ignited a hilltop in the sleepy town of Yarnell, Arizona, in June of 2013, setting off a blaze that would grow into one of the deadliest fires in American history, the twenty men who made up the Granite Mountain Hotshots sprang into action.

An elite crew trained to combat the most challenging wildfires, the Granite Mountain Hotshots were a ragtag family, crisscrossing the A
40

B-Shifter: A Firefighter's Memoir

Nick Brunacini

4.5
Most firefighter memoirs are painfully idealized and should come equipped with a bag-pipe soundtrack. If thatʼs the kind of book youʼre looking for, my advice is to move on because B-Shifter will most likely disappoint you. The first 3 chapters of B-Shifter are about family. Brunacini devotes the first chapter of the book to chronicling his fatherʼs (Alan Brunacini) 48-year career with the Phoenix
Cornerstones of Leadership: On and Off the Fireground: Training - Teamwork - Mentorship book cover41

Cornerstones of Leadership: On and Off the Fireground: Training - Teamwork - Mentorship

Frank Leeb

4.5
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Firefighter Preplan: The Ultimate Guidebook for Thriving as a Firefighter

David J Soler and Frank Viscuso

4.5
Firefighter Preplan is the ultimate guidebook for thriving as a firefighter. In this book, you will discover the secrets of great firefighters that have never been shared in a book before. You will be given the strategies and tactics of great and respected firefighters and a plan for how you can become one too. Specifics you will learn: -17 strategies of great and respected firefighters -10 tactic
Safety Professional's Reference and Study Guide, Fourth Edition book cover43

Safety Professional's Reference and Study Guide, Fourth Edition

W. David Yates

4.5

For safety professionals navigating the complexities of safety practices daily, the search for a single-source guide covering diverse topics has been an ongoing quest. Now, in its fourth edition, Safety Professional’s Reference and Study Guide has expanded its scope, incorporating crucial new chapters on legal aspects of the safety profession, recordkeeping, sustainability principles, and more, ca

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Nfpa 70: National Electrical Code 2014

National Fire Protection Association and National Electrical Code Committee

4.5
Are you up-to-code? Get the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2014 today! Many new and revised requirements in the NEC 2014 impact residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations so be sure you are using this new edition which covers the latest requirements on electrical wiring and equipment installation issues. All requirements in the NEC are confirmed through a review process and always
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Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics

John Norman

4.5
John Norman has updated his best-selling book, a guide for the firefighter and fire officer who, having learned the basic mechanics of the trade, are looking for specific methods for handling specific situations.
In this new fourth edition, readers will find a new chapter on lightweight construction, a new chapter on electrical fires and emergencies, updates to many chapters including such topics
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Collapse of Burning Buildings: A Guide to Fireground Safety

Vincent Dunn

4.5
Chief Vincent Dunn, a 42-year fire service veteran, has updated his best-selling book which examines the dangers of structural failure caused by fire. This is the second edition of the first textbook written to warn firefighters, company officers, and fire chiefs about exactly how structures collapse when destroyed by fire--and examines the subject of burning building collapse in great detail. Mor
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Fix Your Firehouse: 7 Strategies That Produce a Winning Team

John Lovato Jr

4.5
It's not something we do... it's who we are...

As a firefighter, you spend a third of your life in the firehouse. But it's not the station that makes the success - it's the crew. From personality clashes to basic disagreements, time pressures, stress and beyond, producing a dependable winning team is no easy feat when you're trying to figure it all out by yourself.

Join Capt. John Lovato, Jr. as h
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After the Fire: A True Story of Friendship and Survival

Robin Gaby Fisher

4.5
On January 19, 2000, a fire raged through Seton Hall University's freshman dormitory, killing three students and injuring 58 others. Among the victims were Shawn Simons and Alvaro Llanos, roommates from poor neighborhoods who made their families proud by getting into college. They managed to escape, but both were burned terribly.

After the Fire is the story of these young men and their courageous
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Legal Considerations for Fire & Emergency Services

J. Curtis Varone

4.5
The third edition of Legal Considerations for Fire & Emergency Services is a reader-friendly guide to the challenging legal issues that firefighters and emergency service personnel encounter. Written by J. Curtis Varone, a practicing attorney as well as an experienced firefighter, this book explores such key topics as fire department liability, search and seizure, sovereign immunity, overtime laws
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Young Gunz

Al-Saadiq Banks

4.5
The teen years of a person's life are the most impressionable years of their life. Most of the time what they see and or surround themselves with is what they become and Wustafa knows this which is why he chose all teen-agers to serve in his army. 40 year old Wustafa, a career criminal has been in and out of jail since the age of 11. Wustafa accepts prison as the repercussions of his mistakes. He
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Truck Company Operations

John Mittendorf

4.5
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Firefighter's Handbook on Wildland Firefighting, Strategy, Tactics, and Safety

William C. Teie

4.5
The NEW 4th Edition of this bestselling book by noted wildland firefighting author, Bill Teie is updated to address the most current NFPA and National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards and qualifications for wildland firefighting. This book is written for the fire personnel who need a basic understanding of wildland firefighting. Firefighter and fire officers who have primary wildland responsi
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The World Encyclopedia of Fire Engines & Firefighting: Fire and Rescue - An Illustrated Guide to Fire Trucks Around the World, with 700 Pictures of Modern and Historical Appliances

Neil Wallington

4.5
A fully illlustrated guide to fire trucks with an A-Z directory of 165 of the best-known fire engine manufacturers, with fascinating documentation about historical fires, shown in over 700 archive and contemporary photographs.

Fire Department Incident Safety Officer includes Navigate Advantage Access book cover54

Fire Department Incident Safety Officer includes Navigate Advantage Access

David W. Dodson

4.5
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Fully Involved Leadership: Successful Strategies in Leadership from the Firefighter to the Fire Chief

Gary Ludwig and John Buckman III

4.5
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International Fire Code

International Code Council

4.4
Get up-to-date on the critical regulations governing the safeguarding of life and property from all types of fire and explosion hazards with the 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE SOFT COVER. This resource is the ultimate reference guide for addressing fire safety in both new and existing buildings. Using prescriptive- and performance- based approaches, this guide includes coverage of general precaution
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NFPA 101: Life Safety Code 2018

National Fire Protection Association

4.4
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Jumping Fire: A Smokejumper's Memoir of Fighting Wildfire

Murry A. Taylor

4.4
During one incendiary summer, Murry Taylor kept an extensive journal of his day-to-day activities as an Alaskan smokejumper. It wasn't his first season fighting wildfires, and he's far from being a rookie—he's been on the job since 1965. Through this narrative of one busy season, Taylor reflects on the years of training, the harrowing adrenaline-fueled jumps, his brushes with death, the fires he c
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Essentials of FireFighting 7th edition

International Fire Service Training Association

4.4
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Informed's NIMS Incident Command System Field Guide

Informed

4.4
Whether You're At The Local, State Or Federal Level Or In Private Industry, Informed's NIMS Incident Command System Field Guide Puts NIMS Compliance Information At Your Fingertips. This Reference Clearly And Concisely Outlines What You Need To Know About NIMS Objectives, Making It An Ideal Tool For NIMS And Incident Command Training, During Training And Functional Exercises And, Most Importantly,
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Firefight: Inside the Battle to Save the Pentagon on 9/11

Patrick Creed, Rick Newman

4.4
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Rope Rescue for Firefighting

Ken Brennan

4.4
• A step-by-step guide for rope rescue• Chapter illustrations cover knots, ascent, rigging systems, and anchor points • Identifies critical techniques required for rope rescue
This book helps to establish effective and safe technical rope rescue operations. Brennan begins by aiding you in identifying the risks in the area that you are operating in and assessing your organizational strengths and n
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Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics, 5th Edition

John Norman

4.4

The one handbook thousands of fire officers and firefighters look to for safe, fireground-tested strategies and tactics.With his fifth edition, Chief John Norman offers lessons learned during his extensive and time-honored career. Chief Norman imparts wisdom and experience by offering advice informed by actual outcomes from the fireground. This guide continues to be invaluable for firefighters asp

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National Electrical Code 2017 Handbook

(NFPA) National Fire Protection Association

4.4
Based on the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), the National Electrical Code Handbook clarifies concepts for a better understanding of the Code. It's a powerful communication tool that helps you explain the NEC to clients and others who might not have professional electrical training.
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Installation & Programming of Fire Alarm Devices: Step by Step Guide

NIYAJ B

4.4
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Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services

Robert Klinoff

4.4
Designed for use within courses based on the Fire and Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE) Principles of Emergency Services model curriculum, this new Fifth Edition will prepare readers for a career in the fire or emergency services. Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services provides an overview of the fire service, from history and culture to the basics of chemistry and phy
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Mastering the Fire Service Assessment Center

Anthony Kastros

4.4
Thousands of firefighters have reached their career goals using this curriculum to score on the top of their promotional lists and become outstanding officers! Why Read This Book?

This book will help you regardless of the fire officer rank you seek. You will learn where you need to improve, how to develop a specific personal plan to become an excellent officer, and how to do well with whatever asse
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Wildland Firefighting Fundamentals

William C. Teie, Brian F. Weatherford, et al.

4.4
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Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service

Glenn P. Corbett

4.4
For over forty years, Brannigan s Building Construction for the Fire Service has been the fire service s most trusted and comprehensive building construction resource available. Now in its Fifth Edition, this bestselling resource continues to honor Frank Brannigan s legacy by continuing his passion for detail and extensive practical experience. His motto, Know your buildings, impacts every aspect
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Firefighting Strategies and Tactics

James S. Angle, Michael F. Gala Jr., et al.

4.4
The Fourth Edition of Firefighting Strategies and Tactics meets and exceeds the course outcomes of the National Fire Academy's Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course Strategy and Tactics (C0279). Firefighting Strategies and Tactics, Fourth Edition is a valuable resource for fire fighters studying for promotion or taking civil service examinations. The Fourth Edition reinforces
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Safety & Survival on the Fireground

Vincent Dunn

4.4
Chief Dunn—the recipient of FDNY's Lifetime Achievement Award—has updated his classic book on how to identify and survive hazards on the fireground. Dunn attempts to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries year after year by describing the 15 most dangerous tactics and the 13 most recurring fire and explosion environmental dangers, ranked by degree of danger and frequency of occurrence. This indisp
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Fire Officer: Principles and Practice

Michael J. Ward

4.4
The fourth edition of Fire Officer: Principles and Practice was significantly updated and reorganized to better serve the Fire Officer I and Fire Officer II. The content meets and exceeds the job performance requirements for Fire Officer I and II in the 2020 Edition of NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. The new edition places an emphasis on the application of leaders
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Assessment Center Strategy and Tactics

Michael Terpak

4.4
Firefighters who want to advance must be skilled not only on the fireground, but in the assessment center as well. In Assessment Center Strategy and Tactics, Deputy Chief Michael A. Terpak provides a comprehensive approach to the assessment process. He includes step-by-step test preparation, scoring strategies, and test-taking tips as well as study cues for exercises that involve structure fires,
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McGraw-Hill Education Firefighter Exams, Third Edition

Ronald Spadafora

4.4
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.


We Will Help You Get Your Best Score!

With more than 125 years of experience in education, McGraw-Hill is the name you trust to deliver results. This MH guide is the most comprehensive and relevant prep tool on
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Step Up and Lead

Frank Viscuso

4.4
Frank Viscuso's best-selling book Step Up and Lead is available on audio CD! Listen to Chief Viscuso narrate his must-read book! In Step Up and Lead, Chief Viscuso shares the secrets of effective fire service leadership, introduces the traits and skills essential for successful fire service leaders, and discusses the importance of customer service. His book is designed to help you reach the top of
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Firefighters

JoEllen L. Kelly

4.3
Since Benjamin Franklin organised the first fire department, the Union Fire Company of Philadelphia, in 1736, firefighters have braved the hazards of smoke and fire to bring everyone out, no matter what the risk. Now the spirit and essence of the firefighting community is celebrated for the first time in a definitive, magnificently illustrated, large-format book, published with the National Fallen
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Fire in Paradise: An American Tragedy

Alastair Gee

4.3
There is no precedent in postwar American history for the destruction of the town of Paradise, California. On November 8, 2018, the community of 27,000 people was swallowed by the ferocious Camp Fire, which razed virtually every home and killed at least 85 people. The catastrophe seared the American imagination, taking the front page of every major national newspaper and top billing on the news ne
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Building Construction Related to the Fire Service

International Fire Service Training…

4.3
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I Love a Fire Fighter: What the Family Needs to Know

Ellen Kirschman

4.3
How can fire fighter families manage the stress that comes with life in the service? How do you keep a grip on fears and worries during long hours of separation from your spouse? Where can you turn when times get tough?



With this practical, no-nonsense, yet compassionate guide, Dr. Ellen Kirschman provides the first self-help book written to address the questions and concerns of today's fire fighte
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No Exceptions Leadership: The Leadership Handbook

Jason M Hoevelmann

4.3
This book offers managers, officers, leaders and aspiring members nuggets and tips for navigating the choppy waters that leaders and managers deal with daily. A collection of posts and ideas from The New Fire Officer site provides real world experiences in the fire service, where things move fast and success is critical, these offerings can be used in any industry. We all have our own ideas of wha
The Boss (The Boss, #1) book cover81

The Boss (The Boss, #1)

Chase Sargent

4.3
Sophie Scaife almost ran away once, trading her ticket to college for a ticket to Tokyo. But a delayed flight and a hot one-night stand with a stranger changed her mind, putting her firmly on track to a coveted position at a New York fashion magazine.

When the irresistible stranger from that one incredible night turns out to be her new boss – billionaire and publishing magnate Neil Elwood – Sophie
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Modern Fire Trucks: An Illustrated History

Kent Parrish

4.3
The progression of American fire apparatus since the romantic horse-drawn era has truly been amazing. The elementary steam engines and wagons of yesteryear have evolved into a multitude of technologically advanced modern rigs to mitigate the hazards of the 21st Century as efficiently and safely as possible. The roles of today's fire services have expanded to include Emergency Medical Services, Haz
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Creative Woodburning: Projects, Patterns and Instruction to Get Crafty with Pyrography

Bee Locke

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Turn an ordinary piece of wood into a fire-burned masterpiece!

If you're a crafter or an artist looking for something new and different, try pyrography. With this type of art, you use a heated instrument to burn images and words into wood. By using techniques from drawing, such as shading and stippling, you can also add depth and embellishments to your creations.

It's easy to get started with pyrogr
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Nfpa 70 2017: National Electrical Code

(NFPA) National Fire Protection…

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Fire Trucks and Rescue Vehicles

Jean Coppendale

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The Mighty Machines series. Mighty machines in full color for the kids who love them.

In the Mighty Machines series, vivid color photographs of machines at work jump off the page. Large type describes the machines, their parts and their uses. Glossaries explain essential terms, and suggested activities add to the fun. The big format and vibrant designs make the books perfect for kids to read alon
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The Interior West: A Fire Survey (To the Last Smoke)

Stephen J. Pyne

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Its fires help to give the Interior West a peculiar character, fundamental to its natural and human histories. While a general aridity unites the region—defined here as Nevada, Utah, and western Colorado—its fires illuminate the ways that the region’s various parts show profoundly different landscapes, biotas, and human settlement experiences.

In this collection of essays, fire historian Stephen J
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NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2019 (NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Handbook)

National Fire Protection Association

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Fire and Emergency Services Safety & Survival

Travis M Ford

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The Fire service has long been considered a profession plagued with a history of unavoidable tragedy. As the number of line-of-duty deaths and injuries continues to be staggering year after year, Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival exposes the false mentality of "doing whatever it takes" and provides solutions for both the individual and fire department. Built around the 16 Life Saf
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National Incident Management System: Principles and Practice

Dr. Donald W. Walsh

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Completely updated to reflect the changes in the December 2008 release of the National Incident Management System. Developed and implemented by the United States Department of Homeland Security, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) outlines a comprehensive national approach to emergency management. It enables federal, state, and local government entities along with private sector organiz
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Mastering the Craft: Cultivating a Philosophy for Fire Attack

Jeff Rothmeier

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Fire Service Instructor: Principles and Practice

Forest F Reeder

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Each New Print Copy Of Fire Service Instructor: Principles And Practice, Enhanced Second Edition Also Includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access That Unlocks A Complete Ebook, Study Center, Homework And Assessment Center, And A Dashboard That Reports Actionable Data. Experience Navigate 2 Today At Www.Jblnavigate.Com/2. Based On The 2012 Edition Of NFPA 1041, Standard For Fire Service Instructor Profess
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The Evolving Fireground: Research-Based Tactics

Sean Gray

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Deputy Chief P.J. Norwood and Captain Sean Gray discuss how fireground strategy and tactics have evolved in light of fire research conducted around the world. They discuss the fire tetrahedron and how fuel, heat, and air all affect a fire's growth or extinguishment. Gray and Norwood take the lessons learned from the research as well as their general knowledge of the fireground to illustrate safer
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Firefighting Principles and Practice

William E. Clark

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The Fire Service: History, Traditions & Beyond

J.A. Rhodes

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This book is for everyone who wonders why fire engines are red, why a chief has five "bugles" while a captain has two, why fire hydrants are sometimes called "fire plugs" and why we toll bells and play bagpipes at firefighter funerals.
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Principles of Fire Behavior and Combustion

Richard Gann

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Each new print copy of Principles of Fire Behavior and Combustion, Enhanced Fourth Edition also includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data. Experience Navigate 2 today at www.jblnavigate.com/2. Based on the National Fire Academy's Fire Behavior and Combustion model curriculum. Withou
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Fire Chief's Handbook

Richard Marinucci

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The new Fire Chief's Handbook, 7th Edition continues Fire Engineering's 82-year tradition of publishing the definitive resource for advanced fire service training. The text has been completely updated to meet the changing environment and added responsibilities of the fire service. Returning authors have rewritten their chapter to address today's leadership and administrative concerns, while new au
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Fire Department Incident Safety Officer

David W. Dodson

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This third edition of Fire Department Incident Safety Officer prepares aspiring and current safety officers to meet and exceed the specific job requirements outlined in Chapter 5 of NFPA 1521: Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, 2015 Edition. This extensively revised third edition includes current information on responding to incidents involving hazardous materials, wildland fire, technic
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The Engine Company

John Salka

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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 fi
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Guide to Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination: (Black & White)

The National Wildfire Coordinating…

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Blue Ridge Fire Towers

Robert Sorrell

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Fire lookout towers have graced the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains for more than a century. Early mountaineers and conservationists began constructing lookouts during the late 1800s. By the 1930s, states and the federal government had built thousands of towers around the country, many in the Blue Ridge. While technology allowed forestry services to use other means for early detection of