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| billy goldfeder books: Pass it On Billy Goldfeder, 2014-03-17 For his first book, Chief Billy Goldfeder, a 40-year fire service veteran, solicited insights and pearls of wisdom from our country's greatest firefighters, fire officers and emergency responders. The stories that make up this unprecedented collection share many perspectives of the emergency service experience and offer invaluable, often hard-won, lessons learned. Every firefighter, from probie to veteran, can find something to take away from these factual, real-life, first-hand stories, which offer a range of emotions—from wit to heartache and basic common sense. Features: • Introductions by Billy Goldfeder to each chapter • Chapters written by a very diverse group of more than 80 well-known fire service veterans • Experiences of some of the best names in the fire service that most of us would not have the opportunity to learn from directly Chief Goldfeder is donating 100% of his royalties equally to the Chief Ray Downey Scholarship and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Every contributor fully supported the benevolent mission of this book. |
| billy goldfeder books: Pride & Ownership Rick Lasky, 2006 This book serves as a guide for the seasoned veteran, the new firefighter and everyone in between, bringing them together for what it all takes to have that love for the job. Each chapter addresses the next step in the leadership chain that is necessary for a fire service professional to succeed. The chapters are as follows: Our Mission; The Firefighter; The Company Officer; The Chief; Our Two Families; Sweating the Small Stuff; Changing Shirts-The Promotion; What September 11th Did For Us-The Good and the Bad; Ceremonies; Marketing Your Fire Department; Making It All Happen-Embracing Success; Have You Forgotten. |
| billy goldfeder books: Drawn by Fire Paul Combs, 2010-09-01 Readers will find that this book is more than a collection of 156 fire service editorial cartoons. Paul Combs is a gifted artist who uses his talent as a tool to express his passion for making a difference in the fire service, the greatest job in the world. |
| billy goldfeder books: Working with Giants John Norman, 2021-07-08 John Norman, author of the best-selling Fire Officer’s Handbook of Tactics, brings his own remarkable story to life in this new highly anticipated memoir. But this is a story about all firefighters—the men and women who are absolutely the salt of the earth, whose sole mission is to protect the lives and property of their neighbors. This book celebrates the lives of firefighters—a truly special group of people—and reintroduces them to the American public. What is a hero? A hero is a role model. To be a hero means protecting others at great personal risk because it’s the right thing to do. “Since September 11, 2001,” Norman writes, “people have been speaking about firefighters as ‘America’s Heroes.’ I truly believe they are heroes in the classical sense of the word.” Renowned for combining compelling storytelling with industry-standard tactical training, Norman offers an unparalleled look into the modern history of America’s fire service from a front-row seat. This is a celebration of the best in public service, its sacrifices and triumphs, and the people who were there, who will insist with uncommon humility, “I was just doing my job.” |
| billy goldfeder books: The Functional Fire Company J. Scott Thompson, 2019-01-14 Scott Thompson, author of The Functional Fire Company, says the functional fire company concept was not created but realized: “I realized, after many attempts at trying to view success in the organization from the top down, that it wasn’t possible. Real indicators of success in the fire service come from the bottom up. A fire department’s success is best judged at the company level.” “Many leaders and senior members have been taught the how but not the why, and they don’t understand the reasons for doing what they do,” Thompson says. “Because firefighting is such a technical activity, we must ensure that we are explaining why we do things while we demonstrate the how. It is essential that we develop critical thinking for solving fire suppression, rescue, and EMS problems.” WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: “Chief Scott Thompson combines his decades of experience and years of observation with today’s leadership skills and provides a path for the successful fire department to follow. The Functional Fire Company will take you step by step from being an ordinary fire department to one which defines excellence. --Rick Lasky, Fire Chief (ret.) Texas “I found both motivation and a guide to implementation in this book. Chief Thompson has provided a deep resource for all ranks from creating culture to setting up training structure. I highly recommend this book to anyone with aspirations of making an organizational impact.” --Brian Brush “Chief Thompson has spent his entire career focusing on training and organizational effectiveness. The Functional Fire Company is his life’s work wrapped up into a playbook which offers insight into how to make your organization perform at maximum proficiency. Experience, perspective and a never quit mentality are evident as Chief Thompson provides a unique view to solving problems in the modern-day fire service.” --Terry McGrath, Assistant Chief, Lewisville (TX) Fire Department “This book offers a living, breathing example that Chief Thompson’s principles truly work. I hope you get as much value from this book as we have received from Chief Thompson’s lessons, and that you take what you learn back to your organization.” --Garrett Rice, The Colony Fire Department (TX) Battalion Chief, A Shift |
| billy goldfeder books: The Fire Chief's Handbook, 7th Edition Richard A. Marinucci, 2015-04-17 The Fire Chief’s Handbook, 7th Edition continues Fire Engineering’s 82-year tradition of publishing the definitive resource for advanced fire service training. The text has been completely updated to meet the changing environment and added responsibilities of the fire service. Returning authors have rewritten their chapter to address today’s leadership and administrative concerns, while new authors are also introduced to offer new perspectives. This comprehensive guidebook is designed for firefighters, company officers, and chief officers of all ranks and department types who want the latest information on the fundamentals of leadership in the fire service, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of a fire department. |
| billy goldfeder books: Fire Under Control Steve Bernocco, 2020-12-02 The core principles of structural firefighting are fire behavior, building construction, strategy, tactics, safety and training. Each core principle is examined with relevant on-the-job stories to bring lessons home. Fire departments must constantly train their firefighters and officers in these core principles if they want them to be safe and effective at structure fires. Training is the foundation of all the other core principles, and must be realistic, scenario-based, and hands-on. Never stop learning during your time as a structural firefighter. If you come to a point where you mistakenly believe that you know everything there is to know about fires in and around buildings–watch out–because you have just fallen into the complacency trap. FEATURES --Gain a deeper understanding of how firefighters should approach fires in buildings, with an emphasis on safety and effectiveness --See the latest research from UL and NIST on fire behavior and flow paths, with a discussion of best-practices and up-to-date tactical advice. --An essential, easy-to-read fundamental resource on how to safely and effectively fight fires in buildings of any size or type. “Fire Under Control is a riveting new book that allows you to learn while also seeing how street experiences coincide with printed tactical and scientific fire service information. I always have said that eyes, ears, and experience will equal your education in the fire service and Capt. Steve Bernocco has managed to bring it to light.” -- Lt. Mike Ciampo, Fire Department of New York |
| billy goldfeder books: 101 Tips to Ace Your Promotional Exam Steve Prziborowski, 2021-01-13 Chief Steve Prziborowski reveals more than 101 tips for getting promoted and becoming a vital asset to your fire department, family, and community. From soft skills to hard truths, this book covers what you need to move up the ranks the right way. FEATURING: • Sound advice for personal growth and personal improvement for any firefighter of any rank who wishes to advance • Insights, tricks, and tips for avoiding the pitfalls while preparing for a comprehensive promotional testing process • Bonus: Guidance from 37 professional, knowledgeable fire service veterans What others are saying: “Just like firefighting, getting promoted and moving up isn’t something you can succeed in alone—it takes a team. Steve has assembled a whole bunch of good fire service veterans who own their very personal experiences, bumps and bruises along with their successes, to help you figure this out. Sit back and prepare to soak up decades of advice based on experience so you can start the climb up.” —Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder (Proudly bumped and bruised since 1973) “After years of teaching thousands of aspiring fire rescue officers, Steve Prziborowski has documented his highly successful training information. You need this book if you are looking to get the edge up on the competition and demonstrate to the hiring authority that you are ready for the job. If you are serious about being a successful fire rescue officer at any rank, do yourself a favor and add this text to your personal library today!” —Fire Chief Dennis L. Rubin “Committing to taking a promotional exam requires a Herculean effort, a never-looking-back attitude, and a willingness to give up your life as you know it until the exam is over. The book is an invaluable resource to guide your journey. Study hard and then study harder. Good luck.” —Deputy Chief (Ret.) Anthony Avillo, North Hudson Regional (NJ) Fire and Rescue |
| billy goldfeder books: Air Management for the Fire Service Mike Gagliano, 2008 The expert instructors at the Seattle Fire Department offer a comprehensive explanation of how to develop and implement an effective air management program for departments of any size. This handbook includes examples from international departments, the newest technology breakthroughs, and more. |
| billy goldfeder books: From Buddy to Boss, 2nd Ed Chase Sargent, 2018-04-13 Professional development and leadership with you in mind A good friend once said about Chase Sargent that he’s “a very intelligent man, but he sure does tick people off sometimes.” Sargent doesn’t disagree. He may have made some people mad, but he wishes he had done it more often to get this point across: “Leadership—in all aspects of life—is sorely lacking.” The second edition of From Buddy to Boss: Effective Fire Service Leadership reinforces the fact that the fire service is screaming for leaders as men and women discover that leadership is important to their existence and success. Being a firefighter can be tiring and frustrating, but it can be rewarding. It’s not only about the job, “but also about raising kids, managing your life, and trying to be a good person, attached to God, country, family, and friends,” says the author. Many leaders today are surrounded by external politics, hidden agendas, fiscal constraints, and manipulative people. Consider these factors when navigating your career. Sargent knows from decades of experience that simply reaching the top of the organizational ladder does not make you a good leader. Before he went into teaching this subject, “It became apparent very quickly that the leadership and human resources training being provided was as scarce as water in a desert and that the fire service was thirsty.” This new second edition includes must-read topics on leadership lessons from the War in Iraq, knowing death in the fire service, and providing leadership in large-scale disasters. This book will change your life. |
| billy goldfeder books: First In, Last Out John Salka, 2005-02-22 What does it take to lead people into a burning building? How do the leaders of the New York City Fire Department develop so much loyalty, trust, and grace under pressure that their subordinates will risk their very lives for them? As a high-ranking officer of the FDNY, John Salka is an expert at both practicing and teaching high-stakes leadership. In First In, Last Out, he explains the department’s unique strategies and how they can be adopted by leaders in any field—as he has taught them to organizations around the country. In a tough-talking, no-nonsense style, Salka uses real-world stories to convey leadership imperatives such as: first in, last out—your people need to see you taking the biggest risk, as the first one to enter the danger zone and the last to leave manage change—the fire you fought yesterday is not the one you’ll be fighting tomorrow communicate aggressively—a working radio is worth more than 20,000 gallons of water create an execution culture—focus your people on the flames, not the smoke commit to reality—never allow the way you would like things to be to color how things are develop your people—let them feel a little heat today or they’ll get burned tomorrow Illustrated by harrowing real-life situations, the principles in First In, Last Out will help managers become more confident, coherent, and commanding. On the web: http://www.firstinleadership.com |
| billy goldfeder books: Suburban Fire Tactics Jim Silvernail, 2013 Suburban Fire Tactics is a guide for suburban-based fire operations. All fire departments share the same common objectives: to save lives, protect and conserve property, and limit harm to the environment. How urban, rural, and suburban agencies differ is in the delivery of tactics and strategies. This book explains the factors that limit suburban operations and depicts the differences between urban and suburban capabilities. This is a valuable resource for policymakers, chief officers, company officers, and firefighters (both veteran and neophyte). Features and benefits: - Understand the key objectives and strategies for suburban operations. - Obtain a guide to develop suggested operating methods for suburban firefighting. - Gain the knowledge to develop and apply successful fireground tactics in suburban settings. |
| billy goldfeder books: Effective Fire and Emergency Services Administration Robert S. Fleming, 2010-04-21 Dr. Fleming's new book -- drawing from an array of business and administrative disciplines -- provides a solid conceptual foundation for understanding, meeting, and exceeding the expectations of organizational stakeholders and preparing for professional, personal, and organizational success in fire administration. The book addresses the various course objectives and learning outcomes for both the Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services Administration course within the FESHE Associate's Model Curriculum and the corresponding bachelor's course, Fire and Emergency Services Administration. Effective Fire & Emergency Services Administration will be an invaluable resource for students (both undergraduate and graduate), and current fire and emergency services personnel of all ranks who are preparing for career advancement, including promotional examinations. It also will serve as a very useful reference for current fire and emergency service operational and administrative officers. |
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| billy goldfeder books: The Combat Position Christopher Brennan, 2011 Firefighting is combat and should be viewed as a warrior's calling. Firefighters put themselves in harm's way to protect others, a selflessness rooted in the same noble drive as the military warriors who defend our nation. This book about combat is meant to be a guide for those who seek to follow a warrior's path, the path of the fire service warrior. Today's firefighter must be a warrior who will unflinchingly put his very life in harm's way to accomplish a mission, but who is also fully informed about the path being chosen. Embracing the philosophy of the fire service warrior, and striving for the ready position--the synthesis of physical and mental readiness that allows for optimum fireground performance--can reduce firefighter injuries and fatalities. The Combat Position: Achieving Firefighter Readiness will be an invaluable tool for firefighters, company officers, chief officers, and instructors. |
| billy goldfeder books: 401 Things Veteran Firefighters Can Teach You Gary Ludwig, 2020-05-20 Want to become a better firefighter? Here are 401 tips, ideas, and tricks of the trade that veteran and experienced firefighters can teach you on how to become better, safer, and a cut above other firefighters. Topics include those for rookies, building construction, engine and ladder operations, incident command, safety and survival, training, tools, understanding smoke conditions, plus a lot more. Here is an opportunity to gain 30 years or more of experience in one book to help you become a better firefighter. |
| billy goldfeder books: Fire Prevention and Fire Extinction James Braidwood, 1866 |
| billy goldfeder books: Firefighting Principles and Practices William E. Clark, 1991-01-01 This classic look at the basics of firefighting provides up-to-date information on firefighting operations beginning with fire behavior and on through 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 that departments should follow, and finishes with a look at common fires, along with fires that could require special attention, including the “Big One.” |
| billy goldfeder books: Fire Command Brunacini, 2002 An accompanying workbook to the text Fire Command. It allows users to work at their own pace evaluate their understanding of the text. Answers are given at the end of each exercise. |
| billy goldfeder books: Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service Francis Brannigan, Glenn Corbett, 2010-02-22 Brannigan’s Building Construction for the Fire Service, Fourth Edition is a must read for fire fighters, prospective fire fighters, and fire science students. This edition continues the Brannigan tradition of using plain language to describe technical information about different building types and their unique hazards. This text ensures that critical fire fighting information is easy-to-understand and gives valuable experience to fire fighters before stepping onto the fireground. The first edition of Building Construction for the Fire Service was published in 1971. Frank Brannigan was compelled to write the most comprehensive building construction text for the fire service so that he could save fire fighters’ lives. His passion for detail and extensive practical experience helped him to develop the most popular text on the market. His motto of: “Know your buildings,” informs every aspect of this new edition of the text. Listen to a Podcast with Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, Fourth Edition co-author Glenn Corbett to learn more about this training program! Glenn discusses his relationship with the late Frank Brannigan, the dangers of heavy construction timber, occupancy specific hazards, and other areas of emphasis within the Fourth Edition. To listen now, visit: http://d2jw81rkebrcvk.cloudfront.net/assets.multimedia/audio/Building_Construction.mp3. |
| billy goldfeder books: Fireground Strategies Anthony Avillo, 2008 Fireground Strategies, 2nd Edition, covers fireground organization and operational safety as well as building construction and choosing a strategic mode of operation from the point of view of those in command of both the fireground and individual companies. In addition, specific occupancy types are explored in regard to command and firefighting concerns as well as life safety concerns. Used in conjunction with the Scenarios Workbook, Fireground Strategies, 2nd Edition provides a comprehensive guide to organizing the fireground and maintaining control. |
| billy goldfeder books: 3000 Degrees Sean Flynn, 2008-12-05 The unforgettable and heartbreaking true story of the firemen who bravely fought the perfect fire. |
| billy goldfeder books: Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics John Norman, 2012 John Norman has updated his best-selling book, a guide for the firefighter and fire officer who, having learned the basic mechanics of the trade, are looking for specific methods for handling specific situations. In this new fourth edition, readers will find a new chapter on lightweight construction, a new chapter on electrical fires and emergencies, updates to many chapters including such topics as wind-driven fires, and many new illustrations. |
| billy goldfeder books: Management in the Fire Service Harry R. Carter, Erwin Rausch, National Fire Protection Association, 2006-05-23 Sharpen Your Leadership Skills And Improve Departmental Performance! This Revised Edition Of Management In The Fire Service Is The Best Source For Proven Strategies On Handling The Managerial Challenges Unique To Your Field. You'll Find The Latest On Vital Topics Such As Pre-Fire Planning, Incident Command, Public Fire And Life Safety Education, Management Of Financial Resources, And Training. New Chapters On Fire Prevention, Code Enforcement, And Labor Relations In The Fire Service Are Also Included. Boost Your Effectiveness In Motivating, Supervising, And Evaluating Personnel, And Apply Management Theory Principles To Actual Service Situations. From Chief And Company Officers To Fiscal, Personnel, And Administrative Managers, If You're In A Management Position, This Book Will Boost Your Performance! |
| billy goldfeder books: MoneyBall Medicine Harry Glorikian, Malorye Allison Branca, 2017-11-20 How can a smartwatch help patients with diabetes manage their disease? Why can’t patients find out prices for surgeries and other procedures before they happen? How can researchers speed up the decade-long process of drug development? How will Precision Medicine impact patient care outside of cancer? What can doctors, hospitals, and health systems do to ensure they are maximizing high-value care? How can healthcare entrepreneurs find success in this data-driven market? A revolution is transforming the $10 trillion healthcare landscape, promising greater transparency, improved efficiency, and new ways of delivering care. This new landscape presents tremendous opportunity for those who are ready to embrace the data-driven reality. Having the right data and knowing how to use it will be the key to success in the healthcare market in the future. We are already starting to see the impacts in drug development, precision medicine, and how patients with rare diseases are diagnosed and treated. Startups are launched every week to fill an unmet need and address the current problems in the healthcare system. Digital devices and artificial intelligence are helping doctors do their jobs faster and with more accuracy. MoneyBall Medicine: Thriving in the New Data-Driven Healthcare Market, which includes interviews with dozens of healthcare leaders, describes the business challenges and opportunities arising for those working in one of the most vibrant sectors of the world’s economy. Doctors, hospital administrators, health information technology directors, and entrepreneurs need to adapt to the changes effecting healthcare today in order to succeed in the new, cost-conscious and value-based environment of the future. The authors map out many of the changes taking place, describe how they are impacting everyone from patients to researchers to insurers, and outline some predictions for the healthcare industry in the years to come. |
| billy goldfeder books: Five Alarm Leadership Rick Lasky, 2013 |
| billy goldfeder books: Full-Contact Leadership Edward Flood, Anthony Avillo, 2017-07-17 Full-Contact Leadership is written for men and women who hold leadership positions or aspire to leadership roles in the fire service. There are many leadership positions in the fire service, but not all of them are held by leaders. Leadership has very little to do with the color of your helmet, the bling on your collar, the stripes on your sleeve, the title on your door, the order of march, or the crease in your pants. Full-contact leadership is a commitment to drawing out the very best within others and allowing the very best in others to be expressed as excellence. Full-contact leadership is a career-long, ever-challenging, never-ending, self-initiated, self-sustained personal research, development, and improvement program. Full-contact leadership is never about you; it’s always about them. In Full-Contact Leadership, Chiefs Flood and Avillo examine what makes a leader and, more importantly, what makes a leader effective in today’s fire service. This text discusses the various types of leaders, how they communicate, discipline, delegate, motivate, and set expectations for the people they lead. Flood and Avillo also take a hard look at what hinders or blocks effective leadership and what steps to take to foster and instill leadership in your department. |
| billy goldfeder books: Beat the Forex Dealer Agustin Silvani, 2009-08-07 The foreign-exchange market is often referred to as the Slaughterhouse where novice traders go to get 'chopped up'. It is one of egos and money, where millions of dollars are won and lost every day and phones are routinely thrown across hectic trading desks. This palpable excitement has led to the explosion of the retail FX market, which has unfortunately spawned a new breed of authors and gurus more than happy to provide misleading and often downright fraudulent information by promising traders riches while making forex trading 'easy'. Well I'll let you in on a little secret: there is nothing easy about trading currencies. If you don't believe me then stop by Warren Buffet's office and ask him how he could lose $850m betting on the dollar or ask George Soros why his short yen bets cost him $600m not once but twice in 1994. What's wrong with these guys, don't they read FX books? In reality, the average client's trading approach combined with the unscrupulous practices of some brokers make spot FX trading more akin to the games found on the Vegas strip than to anything seen on Wall St. The FX market is littered with the remains of day traders and genius 'systems,' and to survive in the long-run traders have to realize that they are playing a game where the cards are clearly stacked against them. Have you ever had your stop hit at a price that turned out to be the low/high for the day? Bad luck perhaps? Maybe. What if it happens more than once? Do you ever feel like the market is out to get you? Well guess what, in this Zero Sum game it absolutely is. Covering the day-to-day mechanics of the FX market and the unsavoury dealings going on, Beat the Forex Dealer offers traders the market-proven trading techniques needed to side-step dealer traps and develop winning trading methods. Learn from an industry insider the truth behind dirty dealer practices including: stop-hunting, price shading, trading against clients and 'no dealing desk' realities. Detailing the dealer-inspired trading techniques developed by MIGFX Inc, consistently ranked among the world's leading currency trading firms, the book helps turn average traders into winning traders; and in a market with a 90% loss rate winning traders are in fact quite rare! More than just a simple manual, Beat the Forex Dealer brings to life the excitement of the FX market by delivering insights into some of the greatest trading triumphs and highlighting legendary disasters; all written in an easy to read style. Make no mistake about it there is a lot of money to be made in currency trading, you just have to know where to look. Sidestepping simple dealer traps is one way of improving your daily p&l, but it is surely not the only one. Successful trading comes down to taking care of the details, which means skipping the theoretical stuff and providing only up-to-date, real-life examples while sharing the FX trading tips that have proved so profitable over the years. By stripping away the theory and getting down to the core of trading, you too will find yourself on the way to beating the forex dealer! |
| billy goldfeder books: 25 to Survive Capt. Daniel Shaw, Lt. Douglas Mitchell, 2013-08-21 Two seasoned fire officers take an in-depth look into the causes of line of duty deaths in residential building fires, and offer incident recommendations. This book is designed to provide firefighters and fire officers “street proven” tips, techniques, and company-level drills that address and overcome the 25 most common errors that occur at residential building fires. |
| billy goldfeder books: Fire Engineering's Skill Drills for Firefighter 1 And 2 , 2019-10-23 This book covers all the skills outlined in our 2019 update for Firefighter I&II with instructional images and easy-to-follow guidelines. Features: This sturdy, wire-bound companion to Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I & II takes you step-by-step through more than 360 skills. Learn from the wisdom and experience of more than 40 accomplished fire service professionals from around the United States - the only collection of its kind in one book. This Skill Drills book gives you access to practical, real-world, time-tested knowledge and skills. |
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| billy goldfeder books: Fire Service Hydraulics & Pump Operations, 2nd Ed Paul Spurgeon, 2017-08-04 Understanding hydraulics and pump operations doesn’t have to be difficult, and it is of key importance to the science of fire engineering. Putting all the pieces together correctly so that the right stream is brought to the fire is essential to effective fireground operations. In the second edition of Fire Service Hydraulics and Pump Operations, author Paul Spurgeon, engineer/pump operator with the Denver Fire Department, breaks down the sometimes difficult-to-understand formulas of hydraulics and pumps into easily learned steps, taking care to explain the hows and whys of each formula discussed. Using an in-the-street, practical approach, Spurgeon teaches readers how to develop proper fire streams as well as how they relate to overall fireground strategies. He covers hydraulics and pumps extensively—from the properties of water to its supply to pumping to sprinkler systems and foams. So readers can put what they’ve learned into practice, Spurgeon provides both end-of-chapter tests and practice sets at the end of the book, complete with answers so that readers can check their knowledge. The second edition includes numerous updates and additions, including the Rule of Thumb chapter that illustrates how to perform these complex calculations while under stress on the fireground. This text meets the learning objectives for FESHE Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply course work. Features and Benefits: • Summary of chapter formulas • End-of-chapter tests with answers • Practice sets with answers to further test your understanding |
| billy goldfeder books: Fighting Fire! Michael L. Cooper, 2016 Presents an overview of ten of the deadliest fires in American history and how the techniques for combating them have changed. |
| billy goldfeder books: Captain Salty's Book of Fire Service Wisdom Brent Gaskey, 2021-06-13 How to pass probation, excel at being a firefighter, and not die on the job! This humorous book of hard-earned wisdom, is a quick read that will have you understanding the modern fire service, and how to navigate your way through it. It covers tough subjects to help you get through your day when the going gets tough. The purpose of the book is not necessarily to help you with firefighting skills (although there is some of that), it's here to assist you with the day-to-day life of living with your new fire service family for the next twenty five plus years. This book is a concise guide filled with practical boots on the ground advice on the best ways to make it through the initial stages of your firefighting career. It's a hands-on, how-to approach to making the most of your early career in the fire service, and how to get noticed for the right reasons. This invaluable tool is decades of hard fought wisdom from multiple firefighters that you don't have to pay for with your own mistakes. Topics cover everything from daily work schedules, to how to interact with your fellow firefighters. It's a no-holds-barred look at how a firehouse truly functions and how to navigate your early steps into that world. Suitable for those already in the job, and for those looking to make the fire service their career, it will help you navigate the sometimes rough waters of fire service life. Subjects include: Firefighter Expectations Fire Service Commandments Three Tenants to Live By Earning It A Day in the Life of a Rookie When you've had enough Your Tech and When to Use It Rules for Rookies Fire Service History and How It Relates to You Driving and Operating Apparatus Rules for Driving Academy and Training What to Bring Home to Your Family When You Are Not the Perfect Candidate How to Handle Difficult People ...And more Note - A portion of each book that is purchased will go directly back to first responders. |
| billy goldfeder books: Knowing Your Buildings Craig Schwinge, 2017 Stay focused on firefighter safety with Knowing Your Buildings, an illustrated guide to building construction terms and concepts. This book is a valuable companion for learners as well as a handy reference for practicing fire service professionals. This latest edition includes an expanded introductory section with chapters on understanding building features; risk management through planning, preparing, practicing, and performing; and hazardous building features and conditions. Additionally, the A-to-Z section has been augmented with hundreds of new terms and definitions. These terms are organized alphabetically and include photos, diagrams, drawings, and charts to clearly explain and provide visual examples of building construction materials and techniques. Safety points are also highlighted throughout the book to explain the connection between building construction materials, fire growth, and, ultimately, the safety of responding firefighters and fire officers. Features Understand the connection between building construction and firefighter safety with clear and concise definitions and explanations Stay safe on the scene with an opening chapter on building construction and risk management as well as safety notes integrated throughout the book Quickly and easily find terms and explanations, as well as photos and illustrations, with cross-references between related topics Stay informed with appendixes covering statistics, NIOSH reports, additional resources, and more |
| billy goldfeder books: 30 Fires You Must Know BILLY. GOLDFEDER, 2024-08-22 A collection of accounts of 30 historically significant modern fires with lessons learned for the education of currently serving firefighters. |
| billy goldfeder books: The Golden Age of Jewish Achievement Steven L. Pease, 2009 The stunning performance of Jews over the last 125 years can only be compared with that of the Italians during the Renaissance, the Greeks during the era of Pericles, or the Dutch during their own Golden Age. The Golden Age details that record in more than 60 exhibits covering the range from Nobel prizes to Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame awards, from Pulitzer Prizes to chess champions, from philanthropy to Supreme Court Justices and more. But more intriguing is the question, Why has this happened? (the question posed by Rabbi Harold N. Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People). |
| billy goldfeder books: The Profit Magic of Stock Transaction Timing J. M. Hurst, 1979 A true classic held in high esteem by serious technicians that gives valuable guidance on the use of cycles, Fourier analysis, spectral analysis and trading channels. This is the original and most thorough source of research on many technical analysis methods: moving averages, envelopes, price targets. The author, J M Hurst, is regarded by many as a true genius, and his additional research and work outside this book is highly sought after by his disciples. |
| billy goldfeder books: Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2021 Wolfgang Wörndl, Chulmo Koo, Jason L. Stienmetz, 2021-02-12 This open access book is the proceedings of the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT)’s 28th Annual International eTourism Conference, which assembles the latest research presented at the ENTER21@yourplace virtual conference January 19–22, 2021. This book advances the current knowledge base of information and communication technologies and tourism in the areas of social media and sharing economy, technology including AI-driven technologies, research related to destination management and innovations, COVID-19 repercussions, and others. Readers will find a wealth of state-of-the-art insights, ideas, and case studies on how information and communication technologies can be applied in travel and tourism as we encounter new opportunities and challenges in an unpredictable world. |
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Billy Joel's new single, Turn the Lights Back On, out now! See Billy at Madison Square Garden and more tour dates. Explore music, lyrics, news, photos, videos, and more.
Billy Joel celebrates ‘extra special’ Father’s Day after ...
6 hours ago · Billy Joel had an “extra special” Father’s Day amid his ongoing health battle. The 76-year-old Grammy winner’s wife, Alexis, 43, praised her “strong” and “determined” husband on ...
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Billy Joel Announces Brain Disorder and Cancels All Concerts
May 23, 2025 · Billy Joel, the arena-filling Everyman singer-songwriter, has canceled all of his upcoming concerts, including a large-scale tour scheduled for this year and next, because of a …
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🔴 Subscribe for more In This episode of Living with siblings, Tommy and Michael decide to get payback on Billy and see who can pull the best prank on him fo...
Billy Joel Celebrates 'Extra Special' Father's Day amid Brain ...
9 hours ago · Billy Joel is celebrating an "extra special" Father's Day with his two younger daughters The singer, who was diagnosed with a brain condition in May, was honored by his …
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William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter, composer and pianist. Commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man", he has been making music since the 1960s ...
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Billy Joel: Biography, Musician, Pianist, Grammy Winner
May 27, 2025 · Five-time Grammy-winning musician Billy Joel is best known for the songs “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” “Piano Man,” and “Just The Way You Are,” as well as his acclaimed …
Billy Joel health: Singer tells Howard Stern he's 'not dying'
Jun 4, 2025 · Billy Joel's wife speaks out on his brain disorder diagnosis: 'Hopeful for his recovery' According to the Cleveland Clinic, normal pressure hydrocephalus is a brain condition that …
Home | Billy Joel Official Site
Billy Joel's new single, Turn the Lights Back On, out now! See Billy at Madison Square Garden and more tour dates. Explore music, lyrics, news, photos, videos, and more.
Billy Joel celebrates ‘extra special’ Father’s Day after ...
6 hours ago · Billy Joel had an “extra special” Father’s Day amid his ongoing health battle. The 76-year-old Grammy winner’s wife, Alexis, 43, praised her “strong” and “determined” husband …
BILLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
Billy definition: a police officer's club or baton.. See examples of BILLY used in a sentence.
Billy Joel Announces Brain Disorder and Cancels All Concerts
May 23, 2025 · Billy Joel, the arena-filling Everyman singer-songwriter, has canceled all of his upcoming concerts, including a large-scale tour scheduled for this year and next, because of a …
