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Book SynopsisThe fire was visible from seventy miles away and the heat generated was so intense that a helicopter could only circle the rig at a perimeter of one mile. On the surface of the sea, a converted fishing trawler inched as close as possible, but the paint on the vessel’s hull blistered and burnt. In the water surrounding the inferno, men’s heads could be seen bobbing like apples as their yellow hard hats melted with the heat.On 6 July 1988 a series of explosions ripped through the Piper Alpha oil platform, 110 miles north-east of Aberdeen in the North Sea. Ablaze with 226 men on board, the searing temperatures caused the platform to collapse in just two hours. Only sixty-one would survive by leaping over 100 feet into the water below.Newly updated for the thirtieth year since the tragedy, Fire in the Night by journalist Stephen McGinty tells in gripping detail the devastating story of that summer evening. Combining interviews with survivors, witness statements and transcripts from the official inquiry into the disaster, this is the moving and vivid tale of what remains the worst offshore oil-rig disaster to date.Trade ReviewFire in the Night is rare and riveting, among the classics of Scottish reporting. -- Andrew O’HaganGenuinely gripping reading...[McGinty] has an eye for the illuminating detail, both human and technical * The Scotsman *The stories of how survivors escaped from 'the inferno' of the rig are truly heart-stopping * The Herald (Glasgow) *

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Book SynopsisUpdated history and encyclopedia of fire engines from all over the world, with an A-Z of fire engine manufacturers.

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Book SynopsisEvacuation from Fires, Volume II in this important new series was developed because of the fundamental importance of removing occupants from harm''s way during building fires and the need to demonstrate new analytical techniques and tools for the design and evaluation of exit requirements during fire emergencies. The corollary issue of elevator transport for evacuation and fire fighter use during fire emergencies is also discussed in this volume.Table of ContentsCommentary on Fire Safety Requirements: Circulation and Fire Safety in Buildings J. Sterling Crandall High-Rise Office Building Evacuation Planning: Human Factors Versus "Cutting Edge" Technologies Charles Jennings An Investigation of the Aspects of Occupant Behavior Required for Evacuation Modeling S. Gwynne, E. R. Galea, M. Owen, and P. J. Lawrence Adaptive Decision-Making in Response to Crowd Formations in building EXODUS S. Gwynne, E. R. Galea, P. J. Lawrence, M. Owen, and L. Fillippidis T-HELP: A Mathematical Model for Calculating Time Available from Escape for Fire A. K. Gupta A Consideration on Required Number of Exists in a Room Takeyosi Tanaka, Ichiro Hagiwara, and Yoshio Mimura Illustrating Some Rule Based Algorithms of Egress Complexity Using Simple Case Studies H. A. Donegan, I. R. Taylor, G. Christie, and G. Livesey The Impact of a Wheelchair Bound Evacuee on the Speed and Flow of Evacuees in a Stairway During an Uncontrolled Unannounced Evacuation T. J. Shields, K. E. Boyce, G. W. H. Silcock, and B. Dunne A Study on the Exit Requirements in Karaoke Establishments S. M. Lo and Z. M. Deng Perspective on Elevator Safety During Fires John Hodgens

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Book Synopsis'An inspirational memoir from an extraordinary woman . . . A humbling, jaw-dropping read' Viv Groskop'This book will change the way you think. Forever' CosmopolitanDr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been a firefighter for eighteen years. She decides which of her colleagues rush into a burning building and how they confront the blaze. She makes the call to evacuate if she believes the options have been exhausted or that the situation has escalated beyond hope.Taking us to the very heart of firefighting, she immerses us in this extraordinary world; from scenes of devastation and crisis, through triumphs of bravery, to the quieter moments when she questions herself. Revealing her own story for the very first time, she recounts her years spent sleeping rough and her passion for a career that allows her to rescue others as she was never rescued herself.This book is the result of everything she has learnt about how we respond in our most extreme moments.'This book challenges assumptions about who firefighters are, and about what women can do' The GuardianTrade ReviewAn inspirational memoir from an extraordinary woman. The Heat of the Moment does for the fire service what Adam Kay’s This Is Going to Hurt did for the NHS. A humbling, jaw-dropping read which redefines what is possible in life * Viv Groskop *Gripping, heart-stopping and profoundly reassuring. Thank heavens for such courage. * Sue Black, author of All That Remains *A vivid reminder of the horrors that firefighters face daily - and the debt of gratitude society owes them . . . This book challenges assumptions about who firefighters are, and about what women can do. * The Guardian *[One of] the wonder women of our emergency services * Glamour *An immersive insight into a job which few of us could do, by a woman whose award-winning research into decision-making in the emergency services has transformed policy at a global level. * Stylist *

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Book SynopsisFilled with photos showing different methods of firefighting, this instruction book tells children how firefighting started and how it continues today. Stunning action photos show fires being tackled on land, at sea and from the air using a variety of equipment. There's even a glimpse of what firefighting might be like in the future.This is a Band 06/Orange book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. This is an information book with a glossary and index included on pages 22 and 23 to aid comprehension. This book supports learning related to geography and citizenship, and will help children identify people who help the community. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. For another story in this Collins Big Cat book band for guided reading, try Pompeii (9780007461875) written by Fiona Macdonald and illustrated by Giorgio Bacchin.

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Book Synopsis___________________''Deeply personal and blisteringly powerful.' Tom Marcus, author of SOLDIER SPYThe incredible true story of life as a London firefighter. What is it really like to be a firefighter? How does it feel to respond to an emergency call, to know that someone''s life hangs in the balance and every second is critical?Into the Fire offers an unforgettable insight into the highs and lows of life in the fire service. Chronicling his thirteen-year career in the London Fire Brigade, Edric Kennedy-Macfoy takes us with him from his training days as a new recruit to his very first fire; from call-outs to cannabis farms, chemical spills and trapped swans to the devastating scenes of road traffic collisions, the Croydon tram derailment and the Grenfell Tower fire.Heart-breaking, deeply personal and at times hilarious, this is his remarkable story.Trade ReviewDeeply personal and blisteringly powerful. * Tom Marcus, author of SOLDIER SPY *

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Book SynopsisA selection of terrific previously unpublished photographs celebrating fire engines in post-war Britain.

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Book SynopsisThe first complete history of the world famous Dennis fire engines.

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Book SynopsisThe fascinating story of the early steam fire engines

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Book SynopsisMore complex and imposing than any other vehicle in the British emergency services, the fire engine has a long and interesting history. The earliest water pumps had been developed by the eighteenth century – basic manual pumps that had to be hauled around by people or horses, and were often only used on fire-insured premises. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries horse-drawn, steam-powered fire engines, and eventually motorised fire engines, came to revolutionise firefighting, offering far greater versatility and the brigades came to be run by the municipalities. In this beautifully illustrated introduction, Eddie Baker charts the history of fire engines and their variants, and the increasingly complex equipment they have carried, such as high-rise ladders and high-pressure hoses. He also explains the wider history of the fire service and how the engines have been shaped by its needs and, most importantly, those of the firefighters themselves.Table of ContentsEarly Days 1900-1920 1921-1939 The Second World War 1945-1959 The 1960s and 1970s The 1980s and 1990s The Twenty-first Century Airports and Industrial Brigades Glossary Places to Visit Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisFire Dynamics for Firefighters simplifies the science behind fire dynamics for all frontline and trainee firefighters. Firefighters are accountable for keeping up to date with their professional development and training through self-study.Table of ContentsContents 1. Basic Fire Dynamics Science for Firefighters 2. The Combustion Process 3. Flames 4. Fire Growth 5. Rapid Fire Developments: Flashover 6. Rapid Fire Developments: Backdraft 7. Rapid Fire Developments: Fire Gas Ignition 8. Rapid Fire Developments: Blowtorch & Wind Driven Fires 9. The Effect of Building & Construction on Fire Dynamics 10. Water Application: Droplet Theory & Flow Rates 11. Fire Dynamics "Notable Events" & Case Studies 12. Summary

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“In this evocative account of life in the firehouse, Clare Frank portrays the risks firefighters face and the stakes that are now higher than they’ve ever been. She does so with grit and a healthy sense of humor. A must-read.” * Erin Brockovich *“Extraordinary. . .a fascinating, boots-on-the-ground account of her storied career as a firefighter. . . . she takes readers behind the scenes in a play-by-play that is as riveting as it is informative. Every bit of ‘Burnt’ is interesting. . .” * San Francisco Chronicle *“A heart-racing, heartfelt story that will make readers laugh, cry, and consider what matters most in life. . . .Frank's memoir is packed not only with adrenaline but with sensitivity, thoughtfulness, and creativity. Beware the impulse to race through these 300-plus pages in a single sitting. . . .This exceptional memoir shows wide emotional range in spanning the complexities of firefighting and fire prevention in California and the American West, gender issues, family, work, love, and loss.” * Shelf Awareness *“A vigorous and quite timely memoir . . . Throughout the book, Frank is energetic and inspirational, especially to women considering work in the field.” * Kirkus Reviews *“The path to becoming a firefighter is arduous, especially for a young woman who must contend with gear scaled to fit men, as well as colleagues who believe women should not do this work watching for any misstep. None of this stopped Clare Frank, who recounts her climb from underage rookie to one of California’s highest-ranking fire chiefs.” * Christian Science Monitor, Top 10 Books of May *“Good memoirs can introduce intriguing individuals and provide access to rarefied pursuits. Author Frank manages both in this account of her fiercely independent life and 30-plus years as a firefighter in California . . . The action scenes are compelling; there are hard-won victories and excruciating losses, and Frank emerges as a relatable and thoroughly human hero.” * Booklist *“Burnt starts as a personal love letter to firefighting. By the end it also becomes a cri de coeur, a battle cry.” * New York Post *“Burnt is part fire story, part family saga, part diary of a woman rising in a ‘man’s world,’ and it is entirely engrossing. If natural disasters, especially wildfires, are to reshape both where and how we live, then we had better listen to the stories of the people who fight them and the price they pay. This is one of those stories and it’s damn good.” * Kevin Hazzard, author of American Sirens and A Thousand Naked Strangers *“Ominous orange skies and smoke-choked cities: The wildfire crisis is here. Burnt takes you inside. From dirt firefighter to leading thousands, Clare Frank offers a real, humorous, one-of-a-kind front-row seat to wildfires and those who fight them.” * Caroline Godkin, executive director of the Climate and Wildfire Institute *“With an insightful, clear-eyed wit, Burnt tells the compelling story of Clare Frank’s long career fighting fire. Frank is scrappy and courageous, wise and vulnerable—a serious badass with a reverence for fire, an irreverent sense of humor, and a mouth that strings together swear words with the best of them. As Frank shatters glass ceilings of the fire world ranks, you will be laughing out loud at firehouse antics, crying on heartbreaking calls, sitting on the edge of your seat during harrowing adventures, and cheering her on as she finds kinship, joy, and a greater sense of herself within this unconventional calling. In the end, Burnt attempts to answer the question of why we love what we love and will speak to anyone who has defied the odds by working hard for what they wanted, following a mysterious and lonely impulse of delight. This is one of the best memoirs I’ve read in a long time.” * Suzanne Roberts, author of Animal Bodies: On Death, Desire, and Other Difficulties *“Clare Frank’s memoir, Burnt, is a wonderful reminder of how those who fall in love with the intensity and magic and deadliness of flames are always best at fighting fire. I was transported back to my childhood, when my brother and I chased wildfires on our bikes, to riverbeds and mountains near our home, to see the towering flames and smell the smoke. Frank’s writing is vivid and beautiful, and her stories of the structure of firefighting lives will resonate with those who love a great story of passion.” * Susan Straight, author of Mecca and In the Country of Women *

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Book SynopsisPublic fire departments in the U.S. responded to almost 1.3 million fires in the United States in 2014. To help support local firefighting efforts, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), allocated almost $5.8 billion from 2009 to 2016 to award grants to fire departments and other organisations for equipment, staffing, research, and other needs. The FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) revised fire grant policies for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER), and Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant programs in response to the Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2012 (FGRA).

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Book SynopsisFOREWORD INDIES Book of the Year Awards — 2017 SILVER Winner for PhotographyA celebration of and tribute to our nation’s courageous firefighters and first responders. Paul Mobley has taken his camera on the road again to photograph America’s bravest citizens. In this collection of intimate and powerful photographic portraits, we get a glimpse of what it means to answer the call and run toward danger. Stunning portraits of these brave men and women—chief fire officers, company and wildland crew leaders, instructors, and line-firefighters—are accompanied by firsthand accounts of those who put it all on the line, as well as stories of those firefighters who have made the greatest sacrifice of all. American Firefighter contains the real-life stories of firefighters, from the most rural volunteers to the most sophisticated and technologically advanced metropolitan departments, and it also profileTrade Review"Many books written about the fire service range from the tales of individuals to a broad look at the service in whole. This pictorial account, in my opinion, is one of the best, if not the best, in paying tribute to the entire fire service… The accounts presented in American Firefighter serve as more than a benefit for the NFFF but as gentle tug that keeps us in the path of service towards others in a cause greater than ourselves.” —Fire Rescue Magazine"Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, but few are as important as America’s first responders. These men and women choose to run toward danger while most flee. In the recently released American Firefighter, photographer Paul Mobley captures portraits of some of the country’s bravest citizens—firefighters, EMTs and paramedics.” —Parade Magazine “What they reveal through their words and photos will leave you with a greater appreciation for the commitment, courage, and compassion firefighters share with each other and their community.” —Chief Ronald J. Siarnicki, Executive Director, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation"Mobley's new book, "American Firefighter," profiles the brave, selfless men and women he met at around 50 different firehouses."—Business Insider

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Book SynopsisFor twenty-five years, paramedic and firefighter Christy Warren put each tragic, traumatizing call she responded to in a box and closed the lid. One day, however, the box got too full and the lid blew open—and she found herself unable to close it again. Her brain locked her inside a movie theater in which film after film of gut-wrenching scenes from her career played over and over again; she found herself incapable of forgiving herself for what happened at one call in particular. Caught in a loop of shame, anger, irritability, and hypervigilance—classic signs of PTSD—she began to spiral, even to the point of considering suicide, and yet still she was reluctant to seek help.In the end, it took almost losing her marriage to force Christy into action—but once she began to reach out, she found a whole army of folks waiting and ready to help her. The team of people supporting her eventually grew to include an EMDR therapist, a psychiatrist, her peers at a trauma retreat, and a lawyer who made the case for medical retirement and workers compensation. Along the way, Christy learned the vital truths that made it possible to keep going even in her darkest moments—that post-traumatic stress was literally a brain injury; that suicide and alcohol were not the only ways out; that asking for help was a sign of strength, not weakness; and that although it was ultimately up to her to do the work to change the dialogue in her head, she was not alone.Trade Review“Despite focusing on harrowing subjects, Warren maintains an approachable style that has an endearing buoyancy . . . The result is a well-balanced, courageously candid memoir that moves toward a note of hope, reassuring others that the grip of PTSD need not last forever. An honest, informative, emotionally stirring memoir.”—Kirkus Reviews“[Flash Point is] an intriguing and at times harrowing memoir. . . . Warren has created a paean to the difficult work done by all first responders. It’s eye-opening, even awe-inspiring.”—The Indypendent“Flash Point is essential reading. We depend on first responders who are willing to race to a crisis and put themselves in the path of danger. It’s time for us to tell the truth about the immense toll this career can take on a mind and body. I commend Warren for her deeply principled authenticity in this beautiful, heartbreaking, honest, laugh-out-loud funny, and ultimately triumphant memoir.”—Julie Barton, New York Times best-selling author of Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me from Myself“Flash Point is a book for all of us. What author Christy Warren has captured is every human’s struggle to feel safe, secure, attached, and connected. This is a life-saving book with the understanding that we must take care of ourselves along the way. Warren expertly outlines how she worked through many of her struggles and realistically writes to her failures along her journey even while trying to heal. Her journey is many of ours—her recovery can also be ours.”—Tom Satterly, retired CSM Delta Force, and author of All Secure: A Special Operations Soldier's Fight to Survive on the Battlefield and the Homefront“Christy Warren's powerful memoir of her struggle with PTSD is both heartbreaking and inspiring. It's a must-read for first responders and the clinicians who help them heal.”—Ellen Kirschman, PhD, public safety psychologist and the author of I Love a Fire Fighter, I Love a Cop, and co-author of Counseling Cops“Christy Warren brings her incredible heart and psychological wisdom to this page-turner of a book. She engages with topics that most people would find too scary to even approach, and dives into them without fear of what she might find. What emerges from her efforts is a memoir about bravery, vulnerability, and the complexities of surviving complicated lives. This book is a gift for first responders everywhere, for the communities who support them, and for humanity at large. It is a must-read for anyone striving to become a better person.”—Maya Shankar, cognitive scientist and host of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans“A tough and emotional read but a must-read. Christy dives deep into her life's journey of trauma and, more importantly, her healing and ultimate recovery. I cried and I laughed and I can honestly say this book has helped me dig into my never ending healing process. If you need inspiration, Christy nails it. Thanks for helping me with my journey Christy.”—Clint Malarchuk, former NHL goaltender and author of A Matter of Inches“Christy captures the constant exposure to exigent calls a firefighter faces. Over time it takes a toll on our brains.”—Sig Wallen, San Francisco Fire Department

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Book SynopsisThis book helps adults to understand firesetting behaviour in children and teens and provides strategies to work with them to address the behaviour. Drawing upon the latest juvenile firesetting research and utilising child development theory to underpin its safety messages, the book explores why young people might set fires in the first place and contextualises firesetting in terms of communication and gaining the attention of carers and other adults.The chapters lay out practical, tried-and-tested steps that professionals and carers can take to address firesetting behaviour, and suggests how to further support any child or teen who sets fires. This includes summaries of the latest evidence-based support strategies and a range of creative activities that can be used in direct work with children and teenagers who set fires, tailored to specific age ranges. Combining expert advice on firesetting behaviour with straightforward practices, this comprehensive book can be used by anyone working with young people to help them intervene and prevent it.Trade ReviewChildren and teenagerswho set fires is anabsorbing and accessibleintroduction to understandingjuvenile firesetting. Part manual,part paean to her roots in theWelsh Valleys, Joanna Foster'sfirst book is a well-judged andacutely observed insight into anarea that she has worked in formany years and clearly loves.All fire and rescue serviceshave some form of juvenilefiresetting interventionprogramme; Joanna used tomanage the London Fire Brigadeteam before striking out on herown a few years ago. It is not anarea that gets a lot of attention -it is not mentioned once in theState of Fire and it is unlikely to bein any of the individual fire andrescue service inspection reportseither. It is a specialist corner runby dedicated staff who should allread this book... This book has a naturallylimited audience but reallyit should have wider appeal.Children need adults whoare kind, caring and above allable to help them navigate thecomplexities of life. Joanna'sbook provides the tools to helppractitioners be their guides. * Fire Magazine *It's a handbook that provides intelligent, highly effective, practical approaches to understanding young people who set fires. Foster writes with warmth and passion giving insightful, sensitive advice grounded in a caring, child-centred philosophy that will be beneficial to anyone who works with vulnerable young people. A must-read for educators everywhere. This book has the power to save lives. -- Tamsin Winter, author of Being Miss Nobody and Jemima Small Versus the UniverseJoanna Foster has done a wonderful job of producing a highly accessible text that introduces the reader to best practice in fire safety work with children and young people. This book is highly engaging to read and should be essential reading for those tasked with the difficult job of addressing fire setting in children and young people. -- Professor Theresa A. Gannon, Director of CORE-FP, University of KentWhat a wonderful read. The author's warmth, care, love and commitment to this important area of work is evident in every word on the page. The book is informative and provides a great deal of insight into the area of fire setting. This book generously provides practitioners with practical tools, confidence and inspiration to undertake work in this area. The exercises are brilliant in their simplicity and in my view are transferable to a variety of other disciplines. A superb book. -- Roz Morrison, Criminal Justice SpecialistTable of ContentsAbout the authorAcknowledgementsForewordPrefaceChapter One - What Exactly is Juvenile Firesetting Behaviour?Chapter Two - Whose Problem and Who's Listening?Chapter Three - Why Does it Happen? Chapter Four - What Works?Chapter Five - Working with Children Aged 0 - 7 YearsChapter Six - Working with Children Aged 8 - 11 YearsChapter Seven - Working with AdolescentsChapter Eight - Adapting our Work and Providing Additional SupportChapter Nine - Working with Jenny-Lee: A case studyChapter Ten - EndingsAppendix I - SUGGESTIONS FOR GIVING POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND APPROVAL Appendix II - NFPA® Sparky® ACTIVITIESAppendix III - QUESTIONS FOR TUMBLING TOWERAppendix IV - FIRE SAFETY QUIZAppendix V - FIRE TRIANGLEAppendix VI - HOUSE OF DREAMSAppendix VII - FIRE SCENARIOSAppendix VIII - GRAPHING TECHNIQUEAppendix IX - M1 CASE STUDYAppendix X - RIPPLE EFFECTAppendix XI - HEART EXERCISE (EXAMPLE ONE)Appendix XII - HEART EXERCISE (EXAMPLE TWO)Appendix XIII - JOANNA'S MAGIC ONIONAppendix XIV - CINQUAINSAppendix XV - FIRE SAFETY JOURNEYReferencesFurther ReadingOrganisations, Helplines and Websites Offering Support and Advice

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Book SynopsisA raw, eye-opening memoir from a North East firefighter, charting her journey into the male dominated heart of the British Fire and Rescue Service.Lifting the Fire Hydrant Lid follows young, idealistic recruit, Kate Fullen, as she negotiates training school and settles into life on the watch. With incidents and routine tasks woven into the fabric of the story, it describes the consuming pressure, emotional turmoil and unpredictable nature of the job.Utilising the rare perspective of a northern, queer, working-class female firefighter, Lifting the Fire Hydrant Lid examines the more intricate difficulties experienced by minority groups and gives a voice to a profession that is seldom heard and rarely seen.

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Book SynopsisExplores the heart and soul of a wildland firefighter. This book shows that these firefighters aren't adrenaline junkies or romantic heroes, as they're so often portrayed.Trade Review"Gripping.... A masterful account of how young men are able to face down wildfire, and why they volunteer for such an enterprise in the first place." - David Grazian, Sociological Forum "Along with the risks and sorrow, Desmond also presents the humor and camaraderie of ordinary men performing extraordinary tasks.... A good complement to Norman Maclean's Young Men and Fire. Recommended." - Library Journal"

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Trade Review"Stephen J. Pyne is to fire what Theodore White was to American politics, an insider who can explain how his subject works and affects our lives. . . . In Fire on the Rim Pyne has compressed accounts of the 15 summers he spent as an eager firefighter [on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon]. He begins as a single man, enjoying the heady freedom of his summertime release from college, and ends when he is married and a father, a veteran fighting his last gritty battle against the flames before regretfully packing up like a successful professional athlete who has stayed two or three seasons too long. . . . This book, full of human detail, brings us to the front lines, and we learn what fires mean to the fire—crew foreman (an empire to rule over, if only for a summer) and to the individual firefighter (not the least is plenty of overtime if the struggle against a minor blaze can be stretched out). . . . The author reminds us of the natural rhythms of these vast wild preserves that thwart any of man’s efforts to shape them." * New York Times Book Review *“Forest fires are both the subject and the main characters in this mesmerizing account by a MacArthur Prize—winning professor who spent 15 summers as a ‘Longshot’ firefighter. The result is a heady combination of poetic prose, analytic language (trees are ‘large fuels’), and ecological polemic directed at the bureaucratic infighting that afflicts the two great administrators of the nation’s wilderness—the Park Service and the National Forest Service. . . . This rewarding book should add a ‘large fuel’ of its own to the debate over our endangered wilderness. * Kirkus *

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Book SynopsisAn exploration into how the elite exploit the impact of climate change and how communities can resist this process.Trade Review'If you want to understand why we can't leave it to the Pentagon to shape our response to climate change, then you need to read this book' -- Naomi Klein, author of This Changes Everything and The Shock Doctrine'As this riveting analysis makes clear, climate change will have winners as well as losers. This is far too important to be left to the scientists' -- Fred Pearce, environment consultant, New Scientist'We can deal with the climate crisis either as a moment to build new global unity, or to further divide the planet between profiteering elites and everyone else. This book will help you understand the possibilities, and hopefully move you to join the fight for justice' -- Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature'A tremendous book that shows how the few intend to profit from climate change and how the many can stop it happening' -- John Vidal, Environment Editor, the Guardian'Among the books that attempt to model the coming century, this one stands out for its sense of plausibility and danger' -- Kim Stanley Robinson'A must read for anyone concerned to secure ecological futures for more than just the rich and powerful few in the global system' -- Simon Dalby, Balsillie School of International Affairs'Brings together a series of excellent contributions to take apart the dangers and short-sightedness of securitising climate change. This is a badly needed book and a hugely important contribution to one of the most significant issues of our age' -- Paul Rogers, Professor of Peace Studies at University of Bradford'A brilliantly conceived volume that warns us of the dire political and ecological consequences of accepting a security rationale for the control of climate change policy that entrusts the human future to the main culprits of our era: corporate neoliberalism and geopolitical militarism' -- Richard Falk, American Professor Emeritus of Internal Law at Princeton University'This book provides a deep and wide-ranging analysis of the securitisation of climate change and its military and corporate sponsors and beneficiaries' -- Betsy Hartmann, Professor Emerita of Developmental Studies and Senior Policy Analyst of the Population and Development Program, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA'This book is an indispensable guide to the dystopian forces we must confront and the alternative just solutions we will need to advance' -- Pablo Solon, Former Ambassador to the Plurinational Government of Bolivia and lead climate negotiator to the UNTable of ContentsList of Figures and Boxes Acknowledgements Foreword by Susan George Introduction: Security for Whom in a Time of Climate Crisis? - Nick Buxton and Ben Hayes Part I: The Security Agenda 1. The Catastrophic Convergence: Militarism, Neoliberalism and Climate Change - Christian Parenti 2. Colonising the Future: Climate Change and International Security Strategies - Ben Hayes 3. Climate Change Inc.: How TNCs are Managing Risk and Preparing to Profit in a World of Runaway Climate Change - Oscar Reyes Part II: Security for Whom? 4. A Permanent State of Emergency: Civil Contingencies, Risk Management and Human Rights - Nafeez Ahmed, Ben Hayes and Nick Buxton 5. From Refugee Protection to Militarised Exclusion: What Future for ‘Climate Refugees’? - Ben Hayes, April Humble and Steve Wright 6. The Fix Is In: (Geo)engineering Our Way out of the Climate Crisis? - Kathy Jo Wetter and Silvia Ribeiro, ETC Group 7. Greenwashing Death: Climate Change and the Arms Trade- Mark Akkerman Part III: Acquisition through Dispossession 8. Sowing Insecurity: Food and Agriculture in a Time of Climate Crisis - Zoe W. Brent, Nick Buxton and Annie Shattuck 9. In Deep Water: Confronting the Climate and Water Crises - Mary Ann Manahan 10. Power to the People: Rethinking 'Energy Security' - The Platform Collective Conclusion: Finding Security in a Climate-Changed World - Nick Buxton and Ben Hayes Notes on Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisMike Bryon is an expert in psychometrics and training solutions. He is also the author of The Advanced Numeracy Test Workbook, How to Pass Graduate Psychometric Tests, How to Pass the Civil Service Qualifying Tests, How to Pass Selection Tests, Ultimate Psychometric Tests and How to Master the UKCAT, as well as many other titles, all published by Kogan Page.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: A career as a firefighter; Chapter - 02: The application forms and questionnaire about your attitude to work; Chapter - 03: Written tests and practice questions; Chapter - 04: Practice tests; Chapter - 05: Interview and team exercise, physical tests and references; Chapter - 06: Answers and explanations

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Book SynopsisProvides up-to-date information on firefighting operations, from behaviour to fundamental approaches, strategy, coordination, and tactics of safe fireground activities. The book also discusses operational procedures of ladder and engine companies, along with preplanning routines, and finishes with a look at common fires, along with fires that could require special attention.

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Book SynopsisEach day, firefighters use numerous tools. Without the knowledge of how and when to use these tools. Without the knowledge of how and when to use these tools, they become ineffective and a waste of space on the apparatus.

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Book SynopsisThe whole concept of EMS has undergone drastic changes and improvements over the past three decades. With the ongoing threat of deadly diseases, the methods once practiced to treat trauma victims are not necessarily the best, or safest, procedures. This book is designed to improve the quality of your EMS delivery.

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