One of a set of fourteen instructional outlines for use in a course to train novice firemen' this guide covers the topics of salvage and overhaul practices. In section 1 the techniques for the use and care of salvage equipment are presented. Besides covers, the major types of salvage equipment are arranged in kits according to the specific jobs to…

One of a set of fourteen instructional outlines for use in a course to train novice firemen, this guide covers firefighting procedures and principles. Emphasis is placed on pre-fire planning, the techniques for applying a plan to a course of action, and the selection of proper fire fighting procedures to meet specific needs. Besides the methods of…

One of a set of fourteen outlines for use in a course to train novice firemen, this guide covers ventilation practices and principles. As background, subjects such as heat transmission and building construction are included. The three objectives of this part of the course are to enable the fireman to (1) rescue trapped victims, (2) locate fires as…

One of a set of fourteen instructional outlines for use in a course to train novice firemen, this guide covers the topic of motorized fire apparatus. The fire fighter is instructed on the maintenance, maneuvering, and operation of equipment such as pumps, aerial ladders, and elevating platforms. Designed to be used with the Robert J. Brady…

One of a set of fourteen instructional outlines for use in a course to train novice firemen, this guide covers the topic of protective breathing equipment. The various types of breathing equipment and their use are described as well as the major respiratory hazards such as smoke and gases. This outline is to be used in conjunction with the…

One of a set of fourteen instructional outlines for use in a course to train novice firemen, this guide covers the topic of rescue operations. Two types of rescue functions are recognized: the primary one consists of locating and saving trapped victims, and the secondary one of recovering bodies and making the area safe for other workers and…

One of a set of fourteen instructional outlines for use in a course to train novice firemen, this guide covers the topic of ladders. Designed for the combination lecture and practical application method of teaching, this part of the course explains and demonstrates various types of ladder construction, handling techniques, and maintenance. Its…

One of a set of fourteen instructional outlines for use in a course to train novice firemen, this guide covers the topic of forcible entry. Due to the nature of the subject, this part of the course is taught basically by lecture method, although practical applications by students are suggested wherever possible. The major areas of study include…

One of a set of fourteen instructional outlines for use in a course to train novice firemen, this guide covers the topic of portable fire extinguishers. Designed to be used with the Robert J. Brady Transparencies and/or the film "Portable Fire Extinguishers" and with the International Fire Service Training Association Manual No. 101,…

The booklet is a curriculum model for educating foster parents and group home personnel who work with mentally retarded individuals. The first chapter discusses the need for training. Subsequent chapters explore course development and presentation of topics, with emphasis on the importance of the approach the training should take and the rationale…

A course designed to develop performance capabilities in the student of the fire service is presented in a manual. Each chapter is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the material covered in class. Specific objectives are: (1) To train "Support Assistant" B personnel to augment and assist firefighters, (2) To train personnel to…

This report addresses the desirability of and mechanism for establishing accreditation procedures for fire-related training and education programs in the U.S. and the role of the National Fire Academy in such a process. It also considers the appropriateness of accreditation for the Academy itself. First, a list of the members of the Advisory…

A manual intended to help fire departments and Civil Defense organizations train people to support regular fire forces during a national emergency is presented. It contains 11 chapters: Introduction, Modern Weapons and Radioactive Fallout, Role of Fire Service in Civil Defense, Local Fire Department Organization, Role of Support Assistants in…

Fire protection in rural Alaskan communities depends on individual home fire prevention and protection rather than on the services offered by a centralized fire department. Even when help is summoned to extinguish a blaze, aid does not come in the form of a cadre of highly trained firefighters; it comes instead from whomever happens to be in the…

In this research study the principal objective was to identify and analyze the recognized needs of the target audience within the fire services, along with the educational programs presently established within colleges and universities for the solution of fire-related problems. A second objective involved analyzing and evaluating the five-year…