Fireground Size-Up
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (502 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0912212993 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 407 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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without going too deep into unnecessary details. I have learned quite a lot from Colin Nisbet The writing in this book is very conversational, and I mean that as extremely high praise. All of the concepts are explained simply, yet in just the right amount of detail. Almost every sentence has important information, without going too deep into unnecessary details. I have learned quite a lot . James said Not my favorite. I have read this book twice and it contains a lot of excellent information. However, I just don't care for how it is setup.. This book is fantastic Ignore the one star review. This book is fantastic. Well written and very readable. It is packed with useful info.
This book is of interest to firefighters and fire officers studying for promotional exams, current fire officers who wish to study proven information about a particular type of building and its concerns, and college and fire academies who deliver courses related to fire officer training and education.. In each different type of building referenced, the author covers the following: construction concerns, occupancy, apparatus and staffing, life hazard, terrain, water supply, auxiliary appliances and aides, street conditions, weather, exposures, area, location and extent of fire, time, height, and special considerations. This book is designed to give the reader an in-depth review of 15 recognized size-up points for the different occupancies listed
His approach is both in-depth and usable in the real world. Fireground Size-Up is a must in every fire officer's personal library." (Lieutenant Michael West) . "Chief Terpak has taken size-up to a new level
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Safety Administration from New Jersey City University. Terpak began his fire service career as a volunteer firefighter with the Singac Fire Co. In 1984, he took a short leave from Jersey City to become a firefighter with the City of New York, only to return to Jersey City where he currently is assigned as the Chief of the 2nd Battalion in the city's Greenville section. He later became an auxiliary firefighter with