The Evolving Fireground: Research-Based Tactics IT'S NOT ABOUT HOW QUICKLY

IT'S NOT ABOUT HOW QUICKLY a paramedic can insert an IV or intubate a patient or victim in trouble

Introduction

“This book will give you the greatest probability of success in your assessment center process…There is no way one can read and reflect on the information and wisdom within these pages and not be a better person and a better firefighter for it

259 Pages/Softcover/2006

The Evolving Fireground: Research-Based Tactics IT'S NOT ABOUT HOW QUICKLYDeputy 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 fires 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 and more effective ways to operate on the fireground.