Fire services
Fire Woman
By Josephine Reynolds
Signing up to the Fire Brigade in 1981, Josephine Reynolds was Britain's first ever female firefighter. This is the inspiring true story of an extraordinary young woman who triumphed in a man's world, making history in the process.
Smokejumper
By Julian Smith
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...
Resilience Training for Firefighters: An Approach to Prevent Behavioral Health Problems
By Karen F. Deppa
Developing resilience skills has the potential to shield firefighters and other emergency responders from the negative effects of stressful incidents and situations. Drawing on cutting-edge research, this SpringerBrief proposes strategies to prevent firefighter behavioral health issues using the proactive approach of resilience training.
Dennis Fire Engines
By Barry Hutchinson
The first complete history of the world famous Dennis fire engines.
High Angle Rope Rescue Techniques
By Tom Vines
Your Definitive High Angle Rope Rescue Guide! The fourth edition of High-Angle Rope Rescue Techniques: Levels I & II provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of high-angle rescue, including planning, PPE and equipment, medical considerations, evacuations, and special rescue operations. Based on the 2013 edition of NFPA 1006, Standard for...
Five Alarm Leadership: From Firehouse to Fireground
By Rick Lasky
Rick Lasky and John Salka are two of the most dynamic and inspirational leaders in the fire service. Five Alarm Leadership is a compilation of leadership lessons learned, situations handled, decisions made, and problems solved during their combined 60-plus years of fire service experience.
Situational Awareness for Emergency Response
By Richard B. Garaway
Situational awareness is more complex than simply noticing what is happening around you. An emergency responder must capture clues and cues in the emergency environment, make sense of the information, and predict what will happen next.In Situational Awareness for Emergency Response, Richard Gasaway establishes the foundation of decision making and...
Scientific Protocols for Fire Investigation
By John J. Lentini
Knowledge of the science behind fires is critical to understanding a fire's cause and successfully presenting that determination to the authorities or in litigation. Now in its second edition, Scientific Protocols for Fire Investigation focuses on the practical application of scientific principles to determine the causes of fires. Uniquely qualified...
All Fired Up: Tales of a Country Fireman
By Malcolm Castle
A unique and gloriously nostalgic account of one eventful year in the fire service.