| Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Contributor(s): Ifsta (Author) |
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ISBN: 0134873947 ISBN-13: 9780134873947 Publisher: Prentice Hall OUR PRICE: $96.43 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Fire Science |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 8.6" W x 10.8" (4.05 lbs) 638 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Airport Firefighters, Airport Driver Operators, and Airport Crew Chiefs will use this text to meet the most current NFPA, FARs, and ICAO requirements. The book includes: - 31 Skill Sheets NEW in this edition - Photos, Illustrations and Learning Activities - ALL NEW - Review Questions for all 12 chapters - Exam Prep for students is a separate item This book provides the information firefighters need to effectively perform the tasks for aircraft rescue and fire fighting and to complete airport firefighter certification. Content includes: - Familiarization with civilian and military aircraft - Airport familiarization - Operating structural and specialized aircraft fire fighting apparatus and equipment - Safety and aircraft Hazards - Airport fire and rescue communications - Rescue tools and equipment including gaining access to aircraft interiors - Aircraft fuels, aircraft components and extinguishing agents - Aircraft fire suppression and strategy and tactics including engines, auxiliary power units, wheel assemblies, and rocket engines - ARFF vehicle driver operator - Airport emergency planning - The theory and practice of aircraft fire fighting and rescue operations The information in this manual is intended to meet the requirements of NFPA 1003: Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (2015) NFPA 1002: Standard on Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2014) Chapter 9 requirements are also included. NFPA 402: Guide for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Operations (2013) and NFPA 403: Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Services at Airports (2014) are referenced throughout the book. Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) 139.315, 139.317, and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airport Services Manual, Parts 1 and 7 training requirements are also included. Complete IFSTA Curriculum is a separate item and provided by IFSTA at no cost to qualified instructors. |