Hazardous Materials Chemistry, Field Operations Guide
DE-1401880908
$47.95

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.

Features:

• Designed as a field reference for hazmat operations and technician level practitioners, this guide is helpful on a fire rig on scene or as a supplement in training courses.
• Organized logically, the guide is divided into five separate sections for field identification of hazardous threats -- C- Chemical, B- Biological, R- Radiological, N- Nuclear, and E- Explosives - allowing firefighters the ability to assist at any hazardous materials incident.
• Diagrams and charts help to present need-to-know information in a straight-forward manner for quick incident response

96 Pages - 7-3/8 x 9-1/4 in.
Copyright 2006

About the Author:

Armando S. Bevelacqua is a Lieutenant for the Orlando Fire Department and has been a HazMat Team Leader and Paramedic for 23 years. He holds a BS in Fire Safety Engineering.

He is also a member of the Adjunct Faculty of the National Fire Academy, International Association of Fire Fighters Instructor, and a Local Emergency Planning Committee Member. He lectures widely on Hazmat topics.

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