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2006 IFC Study Companion
The Study Companion is a comprehensive self-study guide for the 2006 IFC®. The Companion's 18 study sessions provide practical learning assignments and contain specific learning objectives, applicable code text and commentary, and a list of questions summarizing key points for study. A 30-question quiz is provided at the end of each study session enabling users to test their knowledge of the material. An answer key indicates the correct response and reference for each of the 540 total questions. (Soft-cover, 464 pages)

Latest Fire Codes, Commentaries, CD-ROM's and Related Items
2006 International Fire Codes, National Fire Alarm Code - NFPA 72

      Also Available>>> 2003 IFC & Earlier Fire Codes & Books

Structural Design for Fire Safety
Comprehensive Overview of the Fire Resistance of Building Structures
A comprehensive overview of the fire resistance of building structures, this key text brings together a large volume of material from many sources on this increasingly important topic. Starting with the fundamentals of fires and fire safety, it gives an introduction to real fire exposure and the response of structures to such fires, outlining the important contribution of structural fire resistance to overall fire safety. Methods of calculating fire severity and achieving fire resistance are described, including fire performance of the main structural materials including structural steel, reinforced concrete and timber construction. Particularly valuable elements of the book are its design sections (incorporating international methods), where the earlier material is synthesized and recommendations are made for rational design of building structures exposed to fires

Company Officer
This text is vital to anyone who seeks certification as a Fire Officer. Company Officer, 2nd Edition, is designed to instruct both career and volunteer firefighters and fire officers who seek promotions to the Fire Officer I or II levels. Based on the 2003 Edition of NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, this book covers job performance requirements needed to ensure that officers are properly equipped with the knowledge to not only accomplish job responsibilities but also to excel in their new role.

Explosives Identification Guide
Explosives Identification Guide, Second Edition, is an excellent quick reference for emergency responders – providing the necessary information to effectively identify explosives by type, and how each should be treated. Written with a straight-forward, non-technical approach, this book covers both commercial type and military ordnance explosives, and explains bomb search procedures in a manner that is easy to understand.

Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
This book provides a detailed, street-tested approach to working as an incident safety officer. (Fire Officer) It is divided into two key sections. The first provides a solid foundation of key topic information as well as a guide to developing an effective fire department safety incident officer program. Section Two presents an action model that will help incident safety officers make a difference at the incident scene.

Firefighter's Handbook: Basic Essentials of Firefighting
This innovative book answers the call of departments and training centers for more options when selecting materials for firefighter certification classes.
This new briefer version of Delmar Learning’s Firefighter’s Handbook features important and up-to-date information for fire service professionals without the related topic of hazardous materials.

Firefighter's Handbook: Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response
The first comprehensive, full-color book detailing the job of today's firefighter. Beginning with the basic requirements of Firefighter I + II, and including extensive information on subjects such as Hazardous Materials and Terrorism, this is the most up-to-date and relevant book on the market.
Also Available>> Student Workbook

Firefighting Strategies and Tactics
Whether you're the newest recruit or the chief fire administrator, knowledge of the methods and processes used to fight fires is a necessary requirement of all those in the fire service. This book is your complete source for learning firefighting strategies and tactics, from standard company responsibilities and assignments to specialized situational strategies and tactics.

General Aviation Firefighting For Structural Firefighters
This text provides the basic training material for learning how to deal effectively and safely with a general aviation incident. Written by a 25-year service veteran with vast experience in the field, this book includes ample illustrations explaining an airport environment, how to establish vital communication links, the components of GA aircraft, coordination with other agencies, and the types of incidents that involve GA airports and aircraft.

Going For Gold
A unique and practical resource providing a realistic appraisal of what it takes to a be a successful fire chief. Focusing first on the candidate, then on the administration of a fire department, Going for Gold will help readers understand how to prepare for the job, making the transition, and what is required for a successful track record. Emphasis is on competition, and then the challenge that a fire chief faces on a day-to-day basis, including how to retain and improve upon the traditional values of the job.

Hydraulics for Firefighting
The newest edition to Delmar's successful Fire Rescue line leads readers through the principles, theory, and practical application of fire service hydraulics. Written in a format that will help guide the new firefighter through even the most technical hydraulic principles and complex laws of physics, the first 9 chapters concentrate heavily on theory and formulas. The author takes care to explain theories in ways that are easily understood by anyone with knowledge of basic algebra.

Introduction to Fire Pump Operations
Firefighters aspiring to meet the professional qualifications for Vehicle Driver/Pump Operator will benefit from this new edition that is updated to the 2003 Edition of NFPA Standard 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. It teaches readers to efficiently, effectively, and safely operate and maintain fire pumps, with the must-know information that is critical for successful completion of the evaluation for driver/pump operator

A Practical Guide to Teaching in the Fire Service
This "how-to" book is designed for the person who does not have formal teacher training or a degree in education, but who will need to teach to the service. Its no-nonsense approach covers the day-to-day information that he or she will need to know to conduct a successful class in fire service. Information on how to write a complete outline and lesson plan, how to reach different groups of people, how to handle difficult issues such as discipline and class control

Wildland Firefighting Practices
This new, well-illustrated text describes in detail all aspects of wildland firefighting. Written in a clear, "how to" style by a seasoned fire officer, it provides a comprehensive explanation of all the skills a firefighter needs to operate effectively against any type of wildland blaze. Step-by-step photographs of actual operations make it easy for the student to understand the material; illustrations and graphs reinforce the learning process.

Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services
Written by a lawyer who is also an experienced firefighter, this book examines the most challenging legal issues confronting firefighters and emergency service personnel today. Readers will explore such major legal concerns as fire service liability issues, the jurisdiction of OSHA over fire departments, the applicability of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, search and seizure, employment discrimination, residency requirements, sexual harassment, and more.

Design of Special Hazard & Fire Alarm Systems
Guides the student or reader through the steps needed and become competent in inspecting and designing a wide variety of simple and complex systems. With an added emphasis on ethical practice, the student gains respect and understanding for the process of designing these systems. This valuable text is designed to be either a comprehensive stand-alone text for a one-semester overview, or as the ideal companion to the "Design of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems,"

Design of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
This well illustrated, step-by-step approach is a vital reference for every inspector and designer of fire protection, sprinkler, architectural or engineering systems. Hydraulic calculations for the most commonly encountered water-based fire protection systems are covered in detail. Manual hydraulic calculations are thoroughly covered and a computer disk is included providing the reader with the opportunity to calculate a wide variety of systems.

Encyclopedia of Fire Protection
The fire protection industry is changing at a fast pace, with new terms, codes, organizations, and other information being introduced every year. The Encyclopedia of Fire Protection provides extensive and up-to-date definitions of fire protection terms, often delving into the background and derivation of terms. This easy-to-use, single-source reference also includes the complete contents on a searchable CD-ROM

Fire Prevention: Inspection and Code Enforcement
Features step-by-step explanations and practical examples of the use of model building and fire prevention codes, including detailed information on the legal, economic, and political aspects of the fire inspection process. A comprehensive guide to the "nuts and bolts" of actually inspecting and enforcing code, topics addressed include: right of entry, enforcement authority, the permit system, building limits and types of construction, and fire protection

Introduction to Fire Protection
Discover what you need to know to obtain a career in fire service or fire protection! Written by a certified master instructor and hazardous materials specialist, this edition has been thoroughly updated based on the 2001 National Fire Codes, and includes the latest information on the Candidate Physical Ability test. A great resource for anyone considering a career in fire protection, this comprehensive orientation manual outlines entrance requirements in detail and provides

Confined Space Rescue
This basic text details the hazards of confined spaces, describes ways to control those hazards, then presents a simple method of conducting a confined space rescue operation. The text assumes that skill levels and types of equipment available to rescuers may vary, but recognizes that a common thread runs through all emergency confined space operations.

Engineering Practical Rope Rescue Systems
Beginners and advanced rescue technicians will learn from and enjoy this entertaining and educational book. A practical look at rope rescue systems from the point of view of an experienced professional, each chapter features exciting stories and real life situations. Photographs and illustrations highlight safety techniques and system rigging concepts.

Carbon Monoxide a Clear and Present Danger
The collaborative effort of several of the brightest in the field of carbon monoxide detection, combustion analysis, and remediation. This book is intended to address carbon monoxide issues encountered by; First Responders (Fire Department EMT personnel and other Paramedics) Inspectors (local government and independent home inspectors) Technicians (HVAC, Plumbers, and utility company workers)

Principles of Fire Behavior
This book covers the four forms of fire: diffusion flames, smoldering, spontaneous combustion, and premixed flames. Using a quantitative approach, it presents an ideal introduction to the scientific principles behind fire behavior. Individual sections thoroughly discuss such vital issues as heat transfer, ignition, flame spread, fire plumes, heat flux as a damage variable, and more. An excellent book for courses in fire science, architecture, and engineering alike.

First Responder Handbook: Fire Service Edition
Information-packed guide providing first responder education for fire service professionals. Written by emergency response experts and specifically designed for firefighters, this text presents information in a way that will feel familiar to anyone in the fire service. It covers safety for first responders, patient care principles, emergency response tactics, and even first responder actions for incidents involving terrorism.

First Responder Handbook: Law Enforcement Edition
Written by a group of emergency response professionals from a broad spectrum of public safety and emergency services, this new edition of the First Responder Handbook provides specialized instruction with a focus on emergency medical service training and education that fulfills the requirements for first responder certification as outlined by the National Department of Transportation (D.O.T).

First Responder Pocket Guide
Information-packed guide providing first responders with a great reference tool to be used in the field or while preparing for exams. Written by emergency response experts and specifically designed for both firefighters and law enforcement personnel, this book presents information in a way that will feel familiar to anyone in these fields.

Hazardous Materials Incidents
Designed for all first responders who encounter hazardous materials emergencies, this reader-friendly training guide not only covers all of the competencies in the 2002 Edition of Standard NFPA 472 at the awareness operations level, but also offers beneficial information on air monitoring, terrorism, and special operations issues! Readers are provided real-life experiences through case studies that integrate theoretical strategies with authentic HazMat situations, reinforcing the lessons covered.