Wildland firefighting practices

This well-illustrated book describes in detail all aspects of wildland firefighting. Written in a clear, "how-to" style by a seasoned fire officer, it provides a comprehensive explanation of all the skills a firefighter needs to operate effectively against any type of wildland blaze. Step-...

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Main Author: Lowe, Joseph D.
Other Authors: Joseph D. Lowe
Language:Undetermined
English
Published: Africa,Albany, N.Y. Delmar Thomson Learning 2001
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Institutions: Trung tâm Học liệu Trường Đại học Trà Vinh
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Summary:This well-illustrated book describes in detail all aspects of wildland firefighting. Written in a clear, "how-to" style by a seasoned fire officer, it provides a comprehensive explanation of all the skills a firefighter needs to operate effectively against any type of wildland blaze. Step-by-step photographs of actual operations make it easy for the user to understand the material; illustrations and graphs reinforce the learning process. This book leaves readers with a complete understanding of the challenges they will face - and with the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of being a wildland firefighter
Physical Description:348 p.
ill.
24 cm
Bibliography:Includes index
ISBN:0766801470
9780766801479