did-you-know? rent-now

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

did-you-know? rent-now

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

We're the #1 textbook rental company. Let us show you why.

9780133419238

Fundamentals of Fire and Emergency Services

by ;
  • ISBN13:

    9780133419238

  • ISBN10:

    0133419231

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2013-07-19
  • Publisher: Pearson
  • View Upgraded Edition

Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.

Purchase Benefits

  • Free Shipping Icon Free Shipping On Orders Over $35!
    Your order must be $35 or more to qualify for free economy shipping. Bulk sales, PO's, Marketplace items, eBooks and apparel do not qualify for this offer.
  • eCampus.com Logo Get Rewarded for Ordering Your Textbooks! Enroll Now
  • Buyback Icon We Buy This Book Back!
    In-Store Credit: $10.92
    Check/Direct Deposit: $10.40
    PayPal: $10.40
  • Write a Review Icon Write a Review
  • Complimentary 7-Day eTextbook Access - Read more
    When you rent or buy this book, you will receive complimentary 7-day online access to the eTextbook version from your PC, Mac, tablet, or smartphone. Feature not included on Marketplace Items.
List Price: $126.65 Save up to $70.41
  • Buy Used
    $94.99
    Add to Cart Free Shipping Icon Free Shipping

    USUALLY SHIPS IN 2-4 BUSINESS DAYS

    7-Day eTextbook Access 7-Day eTextbook Access

Supplemental Materials

What is included with this book?

Summary

Fundamentals of Fire and Emergency Services, Second Edition, is designed to introduce students to the firefighting profession as well as provide career firefighters a resource for continued learning. Offering a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of modern fire service, the text covers the history of the fire service, career opportunities and education, fire dynamics, fire prevention, and more. With an emphasis on critical thinking, each chapter follows the FESHE curriculum and outlines specific learning objectives that address the ever-increasing challenges of this dynamic profession.

 

Online supplemental teaching materials are available to help instructors and students get the most from their EMS course.

  • Resource Central, accessed through bradybooks.com, offers instructors online supplemental teaching material, such as test banks and customizable PowerPoint lectures to aid in the classroom. These instructor resources are also available through Pearson’s Instructor Resource Center.
  • Students have access to a variety online study aids tailored to their fire service course.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: History of the Fire Service

Chapter 2: Fire and Emergency Services Career Opportunities

Chapter 3: The Selection Process

Chapter 4: Training and Higher Education

Chapter 5: Fire Department Resources

Chapter 6: Fire Dynamics

Chapter 7: Building Construction

Chapter 8: Fire Prevention Codes and Ordinances

Chapter 9: Fire Protection Systems

Chapter 10: Organizational Structure and Emergency Incident Management Systems

Chapter 11: Pre-incident Planning, Fire Strategy, and Tactics

Chapter 12: Emergency Medical Services & Emergency Management

 

Appendix A: On Scene Suggested Answers

Appendix B: Review Question Answers

Appendix C: Stop and Think Suggested Answers

Appendix D: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

 

Glossary

Supplemental Materials

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

Rewards Program