Description
Book SynopsisIn this insightful book, veteran firefighter and author Jeff Rothmeier aims to galvanize the minds of firefighters so that they can fulfill their potential and execute effectively in the moment of truth. Training to act effectively means understanding individual tactics fully.
Aggression that is not supported by competence, morality, and discipline can be reckless. To be effective, firefighters must believe in and cultivate the power of their mental abilities. Understanding the nature of combat, fire, and humanity informs their instincts. A proper philosophical approach to firefighting is the key to tactical excellence.
Features:
Identify the skills and vulnerabilities of the enemy—as well as the firefighter—to optimize fire attack.
Assess the benefits and drawbacks of aggression to accurately manage fireground risks.
Focus on action: which action to take, when to take it, and how to make it decisive.
Empower the individual firefighters to play a crucial role on the fireground.
Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1. Orienting
- Destructive Forces on the Fireground
- The Nature of Fire Combat
- Nature of a Firefighter
- Adopting a Philosophy to Guide Our Intent
- 2. Observing
- The Fire Service Mission
- Victim Survivability
- Nature of Tactics
- Quantifying Aggression Risks
- Validating Aggression Outcomes
- Observing a Disconnect
- Learning to Manage Risk
- 3. Deciding
- Aggression on the Fireground
- Defining Fireground Aggression
- Traits of the Aggressive Firefighter
- Aggressive Conduct
- On Becoming the Aggressor in Fire Combat
- Summary of Aggression
- 4. Acting
- Bias for Action
- Drill as a Foundation for Excellence
- Philosophy Defined: Cultivating Aggression
- Decentralized Command
- Commander’s Intent Mission Tactics and Riding Assignments
- Main Effort
- Coordinated Fire Attack
- Conditioning the Mind for Fire Combat
- Decision-Making Exercises
- After-Action Review
- In Summary
- Glossary
- References
- Study Questions
- Index
- About the Author
- About the Photographer
