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PublisherJones & Bartlett Learning, LLC

ISBN-101284042111

ISBN-139781284042115

eBay Product ID (ePID)242591288

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleWildland Fire Fighter: Principles and Practice

Number of Pages394 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2020

TopicEcosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests, Fire Science

FeaturesRevised

IllustratorYes

GenreNature, Technology & Engineering

AuthorJoseph Lowe

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight27.1 Oz

Item Length10.9 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN2020-000278

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal628.92

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentSectionI Wildland Fire Fighter I Chapter1 The Wildland Fire Service Chapter2 The Incident Command System and ICS Forms Chapter3 Safety on Wildland Fires Chapter4 Basic Wildland Fire Behavior Chapter5 Strategy and Tactics Chapter6 Wildland/Urban Interface Considerations Chapter7 Hand Tools and Equipment Chapter8 Ground and Air Equipment SectionII Wildland Fire Fighter II Chapter9 Human Resources Chapter10 Radio Communications Chapter11 Orienteering and Global Positioning Systems Chapter12 Water Supplies and Operations Chapter13 Class A Foam and Fire-Blocking Gels Chapter14 Handcrew Operations Chapter15 Basic Firing Operations AppendixA NFPA 1051: Standard for Wildland Firefighting Personnel Professional Qualifications (2020 Edition) Correlation Guide AppendixB S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (2020 Edition) Correlation Guide AppendixC S-130: Firefighter Training (2008 Edition) Correlation Guide AppendixD L-180: Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (2014 Edition) Correlation Guide

SynopsisThis textbook is packaged with Navigate 2 Advantage Access which unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data. Experience Navigate 2 today at www.jblnavigate.com/2. In partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the second edition of Wildland Fire Fighter Principles and Practices is updated to align with NFPA 1051, Standard for Wildland Firefighting Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2016 edition. The chapters are grouped by Level I and Level II of the Standard. In addition to meeting NFPA 1051, the content covers the competencies of The National Wildfire Coordinating Group's (NWCG) courses S-130, L-180, and S-190. Appendices correlate the content to these courses and to 1051 by chapter and page reference. The second edition contains two new chapters: -Reducing the Threat of Exposure, which covers wildland urban interface, interface watchouts, protecting properties, and suppression equipment -Human Resources, which addresses task management, crew readiness evaluation, equipment standards, briefing, leadership, and communication In addition to the new chapters, there is expanded information on the following critical topics: -Personal protective equipment, including inspection and maintenance -Recognizing hazards and unsafe situations -Constructing and securing a fireline -Decision points and situational awareness -Securing potential evidence -Systems maintenance and inspection -Risk management, This textbook is packaged with Navigate 2 Advantage Access which unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data. Experience Navigate 2 today at www.jblnavigate.com/2.Wildland Fire Fighter: Principles and Practice, Second Edition meets and exceeds the job performance requirements and objectives as outlined in the following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards:* NFPA 1051, Standard for Wildland Firefighting Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2020 Edition (Chapters 4 and 5)* NWCG S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, 2019 Edition* NWCG S-130, Firefighter Training, 2008 Edition* NWCG L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service, 2014 EditionFrom wildland fire service history, to safety, to water supply, to firing operations, this single manual covers everything an NFPA Wildland Fire Fighter I and Wildland Fire Fighter II (NWCG Fire Fighter Type 2 and 1) needs to know. In addition, the Second Edition was significantly updated and reorganized to better serve the Wildland Fire Fighter I and Wildland Fire Fighter II. The program now features two distinct sections. Section 1 includes six chapters, which set the foundation for Wildland Fire Fighter I knowledge and understanding. Section 2 comprises eight chapters, which encompass the higher-level competencies required for Wildland Fire Fighter II. This new organization will allow instructors the flexibility to teach their Wildland Fire Fighter I and II course(s) exactly the way they wish. The features in this text will help students take that extra step toward becoming outstanding wildland fire fighters. These features include:* Refined Table of Contents. Now divided by level, the new table of contents addresses NFPA and NWCG requirements and objectives in an easy-to-follow manner.* New Chapters. New chapters including The Wildland Fire Service, Wildland/Urban Interface Considerations, Tools and Equipment, Human Resources, and Radio Communications ensure a comprehensive understanding of history, safety, and operations.* Scenario-Based Learning. You are the Wildland Fire Fighter and Wildland Fire Fighter in Action case scenarios are found in each chapter to encourage and foster critical-thinking skills.* Practical Tips for Wildland Fire Fighters. The Listen Up! and Did You Know? features provide helpful advice and encouragement.* Skill Drills. This feature provides written step-by-step explanations and visuals for important skills and procedures. This clear, concise format enhances student comprehension of complex procedures.* After-Action Review Section. The end-of-chapter review includes detailed chapter summaries and key terms to reinforce important principles.* Updated photos and illustrations. New and improved photos and illustrations enhance learning with visuals of incidents and training simulations, as well as highlighting advances in tools and equipment., This textbook is packaged with Navigate 2 Advantage Access which unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data. Experience Navigate 2 today at www.jblnavigate.com/2.Wildland Fire Fighter: Principles and Practice, Second Edition meets and exceeds the job performance requirements and objectives as outlined in the following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards: - NFPA 1051, Standard for Wildland Firefighting Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2020 Edition (Chapters 4 and 5)- NWCG S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, 2019 Edition- NWCG S-130, Firefighter Training, 2008 Edition- NWCG L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service, 2014 EditionFrom wildland fire service history, to safety, to water supply, to firing operations, this single manual covers everything an NFPA Wildland Fire Fighter I and Wildland Fire Fighter II (NWCG Fire Fighter Type 2 and 1) needs to know. In addition, the Second Edition was significantly updated and reorganized to better serve the Wildland Fire Fighter I and Wildland Fire Fighter II. The program now features two distinct sections. Section 1 includes six chapters, which set the foundation for Wildland Fire Fighter I knowledge and understanding. Section 2 comprises eight chapters, which encompass the higher-level competencies required for Wildland Fire Fighter II. This new organization will allow instructors the flexibility to teach their Wildland Fire Fighter I and II course(s) exactly the way they wish. The features in this text will help students take that extra step toward becoming outstanding wildland fire fighters. These features include: - Refined Table of Contents. Now divided by level, the new table of contents addresses NFPA and NWCG requirements and objectives in an easy-to-follow manner.- New Chapters. New chapters including The Wildland Fire Service, Wildland/Urban Interface Considerations, Tools and Equipment, Human Resources, and Radio Communications ensure a comprehensive understanding of history, safety, and operations.- Scenario-Based Learning. You are the Wildland Fire Fighter and Wildland Fire Fighter in Action case scenarios are found in each chapter to encourage and foster critical-thinking skills.- Practical Tips for Wildland Fire Fighters. The Listen Up! and Did You Know? features provide helpful advice and encouragement.- Skill Drills. This feature provides written step-by-step explanations and visuals for important skills and procedures. This clear, concise format enhances student comprehension of complex procedures.- After-Action Review Section. The end-of-chapter review includes detailed chapter summaries and key terms to reinforce important principles.- Updated photos and illustrations. New and improved photos and illustrations enhance learning with visuals of incidents and training simulations, as well as highlighting advances in tools and equipment.

LC Classification NumberSD421