Publisher's Synopsis
Brought to you in partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, Fourth Edition is a complete print and digital training solution that addresses preventive maintenance, pump operations, safe driving techniques, tiller and aerial apparatus operations, and mobile water supply considerations. From basic apparatus maintenance to fire pump theory to advanced hydraulic calculations, this single manual covers everything a fire service driver/operator needs to know. Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, Fourth Edition content now meets and exceeds the job performance requirements (JPRs) of Chapters : Apparatus-General Requirements (NFPA 2), 2: Apparatus-Pumper (NFPA 2), 3: Apparatus-Aerial Device (NFPA 2), 4: Apparatus-Tiller (NFPA 2), and 7: Apparatus-Mobile Water Supply (NFPA 2) of the 2 24 Edition of NFPA .Find comprehensive and updated content in the new edition: - New photographs of current apparatuses and tools - New illustrations to help outline the equation examples - New videos to help demonstrate driver/operator skills - New friction coefficient table in Chapter 7 provides accurate measurements - Much more In addition, the Navigate digital resources for instructors and students include an eBook, audiobook, learning objectives, lecture outline, lecture slides, flashcards, skill drills, videos, and TestPrep. Table of Contents Chapter Evolution of the Fire Apparatus and History of the Fire Service Chapter 2Driver Attributes, Training, and Selection Chapter 3Types of Fire Apparatus Chapter 4Water and Water Supply Chapter 5The Fire Pump Chapter Fire Hose, Appliances, and Nozzles Chapter 7Mathematics for the Driver/Operator Chapter 8Performing Fire Apparatus Check-Out and Maintenance Chapter 9Driving Fire Apparatus Chapter Emergency Vehicle Driving Chapter Fireground Operations Chapter 2Drafting and Water Shuttle Operations Chapter 3Relay Pump Operations Chapter 4Water Additives: Emulsifiers, Foams, and Wetting Agents Chapter 5: Apparatus Equipped with an Aerial Device Chapter : Aerial Apparatus Equipped with a Tiller Chapter 7: Testing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting Aerial and Tiller Apparatus Chapter 8: Performance TestingChapter 9: Fire Service Communications Appendix A: Daily/Weekly Inspection Check Sheet Appendix B: Hydraulic Graph Paper Appendix C: NFPA Correlation Guide Glossary Index
