Updated "Firefighter’s Handbook New York Edition" and More Available from NYSAFC Book Store

The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs is pleased to announce that the recently updated Firefighter’s Handbook Firefighter I & II New York Edition from Delmar Cengage Learning is now available from the NYSAFC Book Store!

The Firefighter’s Handbook provides you with all the practical firefighting knowledge you need, structured to match the way you learn it! The new edition of the Firefighter's Handbook divides need-to-know firefighting basics into distinct sections for Firefighter I and Firefighter II. The book includes updated content with the same great features as the original Firefighter's Handbook, so it is easy to use, meets the requirements set forth by the 2008 NFPA Standard 1001 and 2008 NFPA Standard 472, and covers everything from firefighting essentials to first aid and hazardous materials operations.

By separating the content into various modules, this book is the perfect fit for anyone who learns Firefighter I and II in separate courses, but prefers all the information in one comprehensive resource. The handbook is approved by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control as the official Firefighter I and II training material for New York firefighters.

Here are some highlights one can expect in the handbook:

Ensure NFPA standard compliancy by reviewing the detailed guide at the beginning of the book, which correlates chapter content and corresponding page numbers to the 2008 edition of the NFPA Standard 1001 Specific Job Performance Requirements.

Obtain proficiency of various hands-on skills required for certification and success on the job with the addition of new step-by-step instructions in our "Job Performance Requirements."

Gain a more informed overview of the fire service through new "ViewPoints" boxes highlighting various perspectives on current issues.

Be safe by following important safety information that is emphasized in the chapters and highlighted in "Safety" boxes throughout the book.

Remain up to date with new photos and illustrations that focus in on the most current apparatus, equipment, tools, and procedures.

The handbook is available now through NYSAFC's online Book Store. Click here for more information or to purchase a copy.

You can also check out our on-site Book Store during the NYSAFC Annual Conference and FIRE 2012 Expo at the Turning Stone in Verona, N.Y., this June. The Book Store can be found at Exhibit Space #3133 in the Main Lobby outside of the Event Center. There will be many special show discounts! And the on-site Book Store will feature titles authored by many of our Annual Conference education program lecturers, including:

Straight Talk About Stress: A Guide for Emergency Responders by Mike McEvoy

Firefighters From The Heart by Steve Chikerotis

The Engine Company by John Salka

ALS for the BLS Provider Field Guide co-authored by Art Breault

Pride and Ownership: A Firefighter's Love of the Job by Rick Lasky

Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services by Curt Varone

Fire Officer's Legal Handbook by Curt Varone

Don't forget – the NYSAFC Book Store has all your training needs including products from Delmar Cengage Learning, Fire Engineering Books, IFSTA, and Jones & Bartlett Learning. Bulk order discounts are available for your department, training academy, or county classes. Click here or call (800) 676-3473 for pricing and details.

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