Safety & Survival on the Fireground

By Vincent Dunn

Book Overview

Chief Dunn--the recipient of FDNY's Lifetime Achievement Award--has updated his classic book on how to identify and survive hazards on the fireground. Dunn attempts to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries year after year by describing the 15 most dangerous tactics and the 13 most recurring fire and explosion environmental dangers, ranked by degree of danger and frequency of occurrence. This indispensable book will help keep every first responder, firefighter, and fire officer out of harm's way. It is a must-read and reread for every firefighter who responds to fires and emergencies, every company officer who commands a fire company, and every incident commander or safety officer who is responsible for the safety of firefighters on the fireground.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159370349X
• ISBN13: 9781593703493
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.2" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

Safety and Survival on the Fireground

Well written, an easy read. Chief Dunn's experience is very informative for both the new firefighter and the seasoned officer.

Excellent fireservice book

This is an excellent book for firefighters and fire officers. Well written that keeps your interest. It is a welcome relief to read a book that educates without putting you to sleep.

A Firefighter Must Have

This book is very useful, never boring and constantly kept my interest.