Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services

The seventh edition of Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services is written to align with the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) objectives and outcomes for the associate level course Principles of Emergency Services (C0273). This course provides an overview of fire protection and emergency services, career opportunities in fire protection and related fields, and the culture and history of emergency services. It also covers fire loss analysis, organization and function of public and private fire protection services, fire departments as part of local government, laws and regulations affecting the fire service, fire service nomenclature, specific fire protection functions, and basic fire chemistry and physics. Additionally, this course offers an introduction to fire protection systems, fire strategy and tactics, and life safety initiatives. The seventh edition provides a comprehensive overview of the core principles of fire and emergency services and the common challenges that candidates must consider. This edition covers fire and emergency services career options and the selection processes, fire department resources, training, protection systems and equipment, and emergency operations, as well as a new chapter on building design and construction. The seventh edition gives candidates the opportunity to learn about the competitive selection process by providing a comprehensive understanding of the roles and responsibilities critical to the fire and emergency services. What's new in Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services, Seventh Edition: - a new chapter on building design and construction to familiarize students with the five building types, building construction components, forces acting on structures, roof types, and wall construction - an extended case study to provide students the opportunity to apply key points learned throughout the textbook, while researching documented wildfires within the United States - a continuing and updated discussion of the laws and regulations affecting firefighters to illustrate the results of legislation and court cases and their effect on the fire and rescue service