February 2009

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Journal of Fire Protection Engineering February 2009

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Air management for the fire service. Gagliano, Mike; Phillips, Casey; Jose, Phillip; Bernocco, Steve. Tulsa, OK: PennWell, 2008.

(TH 9396 .S2 .GAG 2008)

Fire Department incident safety officer. Dodson, David. -- Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers,2007.     (TH 9310.4 .DOD 2007)                                                       

Firefighter's handbook study guide.  Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2008.

(TH 9310.5 .DEL 2008st)

Strategy of firefighting. Dunn, Vincent. Tulsa, OK: PennWell Corporation. Fire Engineering Books and Videos, 2007. (TH 9310.5 .DUN 2007)

AERIAL APPARATUS : part one: aerial apparatus driving techniques. Action Training Systems, Inc.  DVD (approx. 17 min.) (AV TH 9383.ACT 2003) Episode one in a five-part series on the aerial apparatus. The program presents an overview of safe driving techniques for aerial apparatus drivers, including how to handle the truck in adverse conditions. Demonstrates the special driving skills required of the tiller operator.

AERIAL APPARATUS : part two: positioning aerial apparatus. Action Training Systems, Inc.   DVD (approx. 17 min.) (AV TH 9383.ACT2003a)
Episode two in a five-part series on the aerial apparatus. This program shows standard operating procedures for placing aerial devices at the emergency scene, including four tactical uses. Covers safety factors to consider when positioning aerial devices.

AERIAL APPARATUS : part three: stabilizing aerial apparatus. Action Training Systems, Inc. DVD (approx. 18 min.) (AV TH 9383.ACT2003b)
Episode three in a five-part series on the aerial apparatus. This program presents the function of the hydraulic system in aerial stabilization and demonstrates how to operate the PTO (Power Take-Off) System. It also demonstrates how to set the stabilizers on even and uneven terrain and shows how to achieve maximum stability for tractor-trailer apparatus.

AERIAL APPARATUS : part four: operating telescoping and articulating aerial equipment
Action Training Systems, Inc.

DVD (approx. 19 min.) (AV TH 9383.ACT2003c)
Episode four in a five-part series on the aerial apparatus. This program demonstrates how to raise and lower telescoping ladders and platforms as well as articulating devices. Covers the safety rules to follow when operating each type of aerial equipment.

AERIAL APPARATUS : part five: aerial apparatus maintenance. Action Training Systems, Inc.

DVD (approx. 13 min.) (AV TH 9383.ACT2003d)
Final episode in a five-part series on aerial apparatus. This program presents a schematic aerial apparatus inspection that can be followed by both career and volunteer driver/operators. It shows how to perform routine maintenance tasks on the apparatus. Demonstrates procedures for inspection and preventative maintenance of the aerial device and other equipment carried on the apparatus.

RAPID INTERVENTION : a training program for fire departments. Action Training Systems, Inc.    1 Binder & 1 compact disc (AV TH 9310.38.ACT 2003)
This training program consists of a four-hour lesson plan on interior and exterior operations for rapid intervention. The course is organized into two 2-hour sessions. It is based on the requirements of NFPA 1500 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134. The training binder is organized into five sections: course preparation; session one - exterior operatinons; session two - interior operations; worksheets/evaluation; transparencies. Accompanying CD contains a PowerPoint presentation.

RAPID INTERVENTION. INTERIOR OPERATIONS. Action Training Systems, Inc.        1 VHS videocassette (approx. 22 min.) 1 digital video disc (approx. 22 min.)  (AV TH 9310.38.ACT 2003a)
This is the final program of a two-part series on rapid intervention teams (RIT's). It demonstrates how RITs locate firefighters in distress and how to perform an initial assessment of the downed firefighter. Also discusses air-supply considerations for trapped firefighters and demonstrates a wide variety of rescue techniques.

SCHOOL BUS EXTRICATION
Fire Engineering/PennWell Corporation, 2001.      1 DVD (AV RC 87.2.HOL 2001)
Now on DVD this program examines the different types of school buses, their design and construction and the various features. It covers: incident preparation, considerations and tactics, the potential for mass casualties, and rescue and extrication techniques.