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American
Electrician's Handbook
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THE "ELECTRICIAN's BIBLE" SINCE 1913 ! A Completely Updated Edition of the “Electricians' Bible” The most popular electricians' handbook for the past 95 years has been completely updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) and NESC rules and standards, and new references to solar power, photovoltaics, induction lighting, and more. Providing all the information you'll need to design, maintain, and operate systems and equipment, the Fifteenth Edition of the American Electricians' Handbook is the key to tackling even the most complex jobs with complete confidence. This one-stop resource focuses on systems and equipment rather than codes and calculations, making it the most practical, hands-on guide available. - more |
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Bioterrorism: A Guide for
First Responders - An effective pocket guide specifically designed to help first responders deal with the unique nature of a biological terrorist attack. From personal protection to emergency actions to the guidelines for the 12 most probable biological agents, this book allows all responders to be on the same page, even when communications fail. Because of its ease of use and durability, this book is ideal for field use. It provides quick access to life saving information faster than any emergency response guidebook currently available.The second edition contains an additional ten pages of emergency actions and general preparedness, and gives users quick access to potential signs and symptoms produced by biological agents through a global signs and symptoms matrix chart. - more |
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Chemical/Nuclear Terrorism: A Guide for First Responders - An ideal pocket guide for first responders during the aftermath of a chemical or nuclear terrorist attack From evacuation distances to emergency actions to the guidelines for nerve, blister and choking agents, this book allows all responders to be on the same page, even when communications fail.Because of its ease of use and durability, this book is ideal for field use. It provides quick access to life saving information faster than any emergency response guidebook currently available. The second edition provides essential, up-to-date information on terrorism preparedness, and gives users quick access to potential signs and symptoms produced by chemical agents through a global signs and symptoms matrix chart. - more |
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Electrical Installations in
Hazardous Locations, 3E -An essential resource for electricians, inspectors, engineers, manufacturers, safety personnel, installers, Code enforcers, and administrators
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Emergencia!, Emergency Translation Manual
(Spanish / English)
- Need to know how to communicate in Spanish during emergency situations despite knowing only English? EMERGENCIA! Emergency Translation Manual is a language reference for English speaking medical caregivers who need to communicate effectively with Spanish speakers in emergency situations.Translations of a wide array of medical emergencies include phonetic pronunciations of words and phrases and relevant questions that require only "yes" or "no" answers. Diagrams of the human body labeled in Spanish and pages of commonly used words and phrases further facilitate communication and ultimately quicken response time. - more |
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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.Keeping up to date, this edition also includes an all-new chapter on weapons of mass destruction, and features new photos depicting modern-day explosives. - more |
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Firefighter's
Handbook: Firefighting and Emergency Response - Meeting 100% of the 2008 NFPA Standard 1001, this new edition seeks to meet and exceed the requirements for firefighting training in order to lead candidates to success on the certification exam, as well as serve as a handy reference for refresher training. Thoroughly revised by a team of respected experts in the fire service, Firefighter's Handbook: Firefighting & Emergency Response, Third Edition, touches on new practices, technology and initiatives that are a consideration for all firefighters. Current topics include a new chapter on large incident and disaster response, as well as new information on fire life safety initiatives, managing air supply and performing emergency checks, predicting building collapse, GPS technology, thermal imaging use in search and rescue, new considerations for terrorism response, and much more... |
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Fire Department
Incident Safety Officer - Fundamental coverage of job functions for successful handling of incidents involving hazardous materials, technical rescue, wildland fire, and other disasters The best way to reduce firefighter injuries and deaths at incidents is the appointment of a well-prepared proactive Incident Safety Officer (ISO). This book primes aspiring and current Safety Officers to meet and exceed the specific job functions outlined in the 2007 Edition of NFPA 1521: Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer, as well as to aggressively pursue the operation of a highly efficient safety program. Extensively revised, the second edition of Fire Department Incident Safety Officer incorporates topics specifically focused on further developing and improving existing safety programs. - more |
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Fundamentals of
Basic Emergency Care, 3E - A rich learning solution for EMT-Basics The third edition of Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care offers a refreshing yet comprehensive perspective on Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) education for learners, and offers a successful transition to the new National EMS Education Standards for EMT.A critical-thinking learning approach, with interrupted case studies introducing and concluding each topic, presents material in a practical manner. The book challenges learners to think critically, so you will be prepared to make smart decisions under pressure. Throughout the book, real-life scenarios are presented through case studies that support and enhance information presented in the book, giving you the opportunity to apply the knowledge you learn in the classroom. The book and supplements offer a rich learning solution for new EMTs of any background, and give learners and instructors what it takes to make it on the streets! - more |
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Hazardous Locations - 2008
International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) The intent of this book is to provide training material and resources for students in the classroom or seminar setting and to assist those involved with designing, installing, inspecting and maintaining electrical systems in hazardous (classified) locations. It includes information on area classification, methods of protection, inter-action of protection techniques with specific types of electrical equipment, wiring requirements, and information on specific occupancies and industries.This book has been updated to the NEC - 2008. - more |
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Hazardous Materials
Air Monitoring and Detection Devices
- Updated to the 2007 Edition of NFPA standard 472, Hazardous Materials Air Monitoring/Detection Devices explains technical information in an easy to understand manner, and provides HazMat teams with a thorough guide to effective air monitoring in emergency response situations.
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Hazardous Materials
Awareness and Operation - A fire fighter’s ability to recognize an incident involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) is critical. They must possess the knowledge required to identify the presence of hazardous materials and WMD, and have an understanding of what their role is within the response plan. Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations will provide fire fighters and first responders with these skills and enable them to keep themselves and others safe while mitigating these potentially deadly incidents. Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations meets and exceeds the requirements for Fire Fighter I and II certification and satisfies the core competencies for operations level responders including the eight mission-specific responsibilities for first responders within the 2008 Edition of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents. - more |
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Hazardous
Materials Awareness and Operation: Skills and
Drills DVDInternational Association of Fire Chiefs, National Fire Protection Association Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations: Skills and Drills DVD walks students and experienced fire fighters alike through the most important hazardous materials skills responders need to know. Capturing more than 50 real-life scenes, this DVD will teach students how to successfully perform each skill and offers helpful information, tips, and pointers designed to facilitate progression through practical examinations. This exciting DVD gives students the chance to witness responders in action and in "real" time - more |
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Hazardous Materials
Chemistry
- Helps first responders efficiently identify a chemical hazard, anticipate potential outcomes, and make safe and informed decisions. The second edition of Hazardous Materials Chemistry explores basic principles of chemistry and toxicology so that first responders can efficiently identify a chemical hazard, anticipate potential outcomes, and make safe and informed decisions.Step-by-step coverage of the names of chemical families and their general categorical hazards and incompatibilities enable readers to not only grasp the science behind the chemicals and reactions but also apply principles to actual incidents. An all-new chapter on infrared spectroscopy brings the book up to date with the latest detection technology used in fire departments today. - more |
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Hazardous
Materials Chemistry, Field Operations Guide
- Diagrams and charts help to present need-to-know information in a straight-forward manner for quick incident response Hazardous Materials Chemistry, the Field Operations Guide offers firefighters working in the field a reference for quickly identifying and responding to hazardous materials.By translating the classroom training into response in the field, responders can assist in critical decision-making at the scene of the incident using vital information, reference tables and figures drawn from the book – making this a valuable resource for any hazardous materials responder. - more |
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Hazardous Materials
Field
Guide - Thoroughly updated for the second edition, the Hazardous Materials Field Guide provides critical information for emergency responders on the scene of an incident. Whether the incident involves hazardous materials, a clandestine laboratory, terrorism or a confined space operation, this user-friendly resource includes information that is consistent with the mission of all agencies.In addition, new information on NIMS, the movement to an international placard system, as well as coverage of bioterrorism materials keeps the guide current with the considerations facing emergency responders today. Flow charts verify critical procedure considerations that must be managed immediately, then set the stage for support response when an incident requires interagency cooperation. - more |
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Hazardous Materials Incidents, 3E
- Keeping hazardous materials responders up-to-date with national concerns and emerging technologies, Hazardous Materials Incidents, 3E continues to provide practical knowledge of how to effectively and safely respond to hazardous materials incidents. This book has been updated to cover the competencies of the 2008 Edition of NFPA 472 Standard including comprehensive coverage of Awareness, Operations and Ops + levels.Technical information is translated through a reader-friendly straight-forward approach, making this an essential manual for risk based response training. Suitable for fire service, law enforcement, disaster management and terrorism training courses, as well as any HazMat courses at the Awareness and Operations training levels. - more |
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Hazardous
Materials: Regulations, Response & Site Operations -All the regulatory requirements associated with the handling, clean-up and storage of hazardous materials (HAZWOPER) are brought together in this reader friendly book. Revisions to this edition include expanded regulations for dealing with an intentional release of a hazardous material in a terrorist incident, as well as pre-emergency plans for hazardous materials operations and response programs needed to effectively deal with natural disasters. Considered by many as an authoritative, comprehensive guide to Hazmat operations, this book examines OSHA regulations, risk evaluation, incident management, hazardous site operations, and more in order to effectively train hazmat responders. - more |
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Hot
Zone Log, Personal Hazmat Record - Ideal for HazMat technicians and trained personnel who respond to and operate in contaminated environments For the first time, HazMat responders have a book that will effectively track exposure to hot zones by recording medical monitoring of vital signs both pre- and post-operations, as well as time "on air" and other duties assigned in the hot zone.This pocket-sized personal log enables individuals to maintain a historical record of personal performance following the completion of training events to actual HazMat incidents. It is ideal for HazMat technicians and trained personnel who respond to and operate in contaminated environments, especially where Level-A or Level-B Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is required. - more |
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Visual Dictionary of
Firefighting Tools and Resources - Comprehensive coverage of structural firefighting, rescue operation and wildland firefighting tools, as well as coverage of pump operator, hazardous materials and aircraft resources Designed especially for visual learners, the Visual Dictionary of Firefighting Tools is a one-stop resource containing definitions for various tools utilized in search and rescue, as well as other resources critical to incident response. Photos and graphics accompany the terms and definitions for easy identification. A handy reference for firefighters, fire officers and instructors, this book will fit into any classroom or fire department. - more |
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