Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground

Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground by Smith, James P.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780130614513.

Fireground provides a real-life approach developed from hands-on experience not third party description. The author uses his over 35 years of experience in handling major incidents, coupled with many years of teaching, to explain situations and problems that can confront an emergency responder. It is useful as a handbook at any type of incident or as a reference book, as each chapter can stand alone. This book provides current data, including rapid intervention teams, terrorism, cue-based decision-making and infrared technology. An invaluable aid to an incident commander to utilize when confronted with a major fire; also can be used by all ranks, including Firefighters, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, Battalion, District, Division, Deputy, Assistant or Chiefs of Departments.