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This manual is for emergency responders who encounter fast-moving fires that are commonly referred to as ground cover fires or brush fires, as opposed to forest or wildland fires. This book combines information from three trusted sources, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The information in this manual presents organized, safe, and effective responses to ground cover fires.
The standards referenced in the book are NFPA® 1977, Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting (2016), NFPA® 1051, Standard for Wildland Firefighting Professional Qualifications and NFPA® 1906, Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus. The book includes key terms and a glossary.
Chapters
- Ground Cover Fire Behavior
- Firefighter Safety and Survival
- National Incident Management System - The Incident Command System (NIMS-ICS)
- Strategy and Tactics
- Ground Cover Engine Operations
- Water Supplies and Support
- Tactical Resource Support and Operations
- Fire Control Tactics
Product specifications
Printed version specs
ISBN: 978-0-87939-671-8
Pages: 209
E-book specs
ISBN: 978-0-87939-672-5
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