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Firefighters from the Heart: True Stories and Lessons Learned - Paperback - GOOD
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- Book Title
- Firefighters from the Heart: True Stories and Lessons Learned
- MPN
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- ISBN
- 9781418014230
- Publication Name
- Firefighters from the Heart : True Stories and Lessons Learned
- Item Length
- 8.9in
- Publisher
- Delamr Cengage Learning
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Perfect
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.3in
- Features
- New Edition
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 12.4 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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Welcome to the world of firefighting - the camaraderie, the challenges, the defeats, and the triumphs. Withinthese pages walk alongside firefighters and fire officers as they fight fires, face career-altering decisions, andlearn critical lessons that forever change their perception on what it means to be a firefighter. ChicagoBattalion Chief and 27-year service member Steve Chikerotis shares stories drawn from some of the mostrespected firefighters in the nation to convey valuable lessons on safety, risk management, education andawareness. Over 45 exciting short stories unfold each heart-pounding incident, promoting the development ofcrucial life-saving instincts and leadership skills as well as inviting readers to develop a sense of appreciationfor the life of a firefighter.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Delamr Cengage Learning
ISBN-10
1418014230
ISBN-13
9781418014230
eBay Product ID (ePID)
45698209
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Firefighters from the Heart : True Stories and Lessons Learned
Format
Perfect
Language
English
Features
New Edition
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.9in
Item Height
0.3in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
12.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Th9310.5.C45 2006
Edition Description
New Edition
Reviews
"These stories apply themselves to administration, training, and firefighting points. I can use this in just about any [firefighting] course... There is not one story that wont apply. Learning from these firefighters experience is a great teaching tool." M.B. Oliver, Director of Fire Science Technology, Midland College, TX, "These stories apply themselves to administration, training, and firefighting points. I can use this in just about any [firefighting] course... There is not one story that won't apply. Learning from these firefighters' experience is a great teaching tool." ' M.B. Oliver, Director of Fire Science Technology, Midland College, TX, "These stories apply themselves to administration, training, and firefighting points. I can use this in just about any [firefighting] course... There is not one story that won't apply. Learning from these firefighters? experience is a great teaching tool." ? M.B. Oliver, Director of Fire Science Technology, Midland College, TX, The Introduction chapter is followed by 45 short stories. Each short story is followed by a page or two of Authors notes/lessons learned. This area highlights the valuable lessons learned at each incident.Introduction. A Lot to Learn. Miracle Rescue: The Victim. Miracle Rescue: The Rescuer. Growing with the Changing Times. Saving Lives. Saving Lives: The Instructor. A Touch Decision. And I Thought Fighting Fires Was Hard Work....Prepare Your Troops For Battle. Your Partner Can't See. The Forum Restaurant Fire. To The Rescue. Good Smoke? A Close Call. The Chestnut Street High-Rise Fire. Sharing Experiences. A Noble Breed. A Case of Arson? Fitting In. Earning Respect. The Day That Changed My Life Forever. Not This Time! "Bring 'Em All Home" When Duty Calls. MayDay! Firefighters Down! Physical Fitness. Whatever Can Go Wrong. Communication and Accountability. Growing Up on the Job. The Unsung Hero. Living on the Edge. Not Always Pretty. Danger in Disguise. Losing My Way. Play Your Gut Feeling. Teamwork. Becoming a Student of the Game. Some Valuable Lessons. He's Got a Gun! The Pentagon on 9/11. G.I. Jane. We Don't Always Win. Trapped in a Burning Stairway. Be Ready When You're Called On. A Deadly Department Store Fire. For Love of My Father. Final Thoughts., "These stories apply themselves to administration, training, and firefighting points. I can use this in just about any [firefighting] course... There is not one story that won't apply. Learning from these firefighters' experience is a great teaching tool." - M.B. Oliver, Director of Fire Science Technology, Midland College, TX
Table of Content
The Introduction chapter is followed by 45 short stories. Each short story is followed by a page or two of Authors notes/lessons learned. This area highlights the valuable lessons learned at each incident.Introduction. A Lot to Learn. Miracle Rescue: The Victim. Miracle Rescue: The Rescuer. Growing with the Changing Times. Saving Lives. Saving Lives: The Instructor. A Touch Decision. And I Thought Fighting Fires Was Hard Work....Prepare Your Troops For Battle. Your Partner Cant See. The Forum Restaurant Fire. To The Rescue. Good Smoke? A Close Call. The Chestnut Street High-Rise Fire. Sharing Experiences. A Noble Breed. A Case of Arson? Fitting In. Earning Respect. The Day That Changed My Life Forever. Not This Time! "Bring 'Em All Home" When Duty Calls. MayDay! Firefighters Down! Physical Fitness. Whatever Can Go Wrong. Communication andAccountability. Growing Up on the Job. The Unsung Hero. Living on the Edge. Not Always Pretty. Danger in Disguise. Losing My Way. Play Your Gut Feeling. Teamwork. Becoming a Student of the Game. Some Valuable Lessons. Hes Got a Gun! The Pentagon on 9/11. G.I. Jane. We Dont Always Win. Trapped in a Burning Stairway. Be Ready When Youre Called On. A Deadly Department Store Fire. For Love of My Father. Final Thoughts.
Copyright Date
2006
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades, Fire Science, Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts & Humanities
Lccn
2006-006957
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Education
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