Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services (6th Edition)
Author: Robert Klinoff
The sixth edition of Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the broad spectrum of the fire service. Designed to meet and exceed the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives for the Principles of Emergency Services (C0273) course, this resource offers future fire service candidates a significant advantage in the competitive selection process by familiarizing them with modern training and selection requirements.
This edition explores the primary duties of modern fire departments, ranging from emergency incident management and fire prevention to complex department administration. It reinforces foundational knowledge regarding the history and future of the fire service, the chemistry and physics of fire, and the various career paths available within emergency services. The content covers the entire range of modern operations, including emergency medical services (EMS), hazardous materials response, wildland fires, swiftwater rescue, and urban search and rescue.
The Sixth Edition places a strong emphasis on safety and professionalism, integrating discussions on incident effectiveness, ethics, customer service, physical fitness, and behavioral health. It addresses critical modern issues such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Repeated Exposure to Trauma (RET), highlighting organizations like the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. Additionally, the text includes expanded discussions on the future effects of climate change on fire and rescue operations.
Book Details
- Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
- Publication Date: November 25, 2019
- Edition: 6th
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1284180158
- ISBN-13: 978-1284180152