The Combat Position: Achieving Firefighter Readiness

By Christopher Brennan

Firefighting is combat and should be viewed as a warrior's calling. Firefighters put themselves in harm's way to protect others, a selflessness rooted in the same noble drive as the military warriors who defend our nation. This book about combat is meant to be a guide for those who seek to follow a warrior's path, the path of the fire service warrior. Today's firefighter must be a warrior who will unflinchingly put his very life in harm's way to accomplish a mission, but who is also fully informed about the path being chosen. Embracing the philosophy of the fire service warrior, and striving for the ready position--the synthesis of physical and mental readiness that allows for optimum fireground performance--can reduce firefighter injuries and fatalities. The Combat Position: Achieving Firefighter Readiness will be an invaluable tool for firefighters, company officers, chief officers, and instructors.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593702493
• ISBN13: 9781593702496
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
• Length: 281 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"