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First Responder's Field Guide to Hazmat & Terrorism Emergency Response

Author : Jill Levy
Publisher : eBook Partnership
ISBN 13 : 1783014334
Total Pages : 455 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book First Responder's Field Guide to Hazmat & Terrorism Emergency Response written by Jill Levy and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have the contents of an entire hazardous materials and WMD first responder course at your fingertips when you need it most ... at an incident. This handy field guide covers most of the operational level first responder competencies identified in NFPA 472 and 473, with guidelines to help you recognize and safely manage any hazmat incident or WMD event. It's the perfect companion to the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).The information is organized into fourteen chapters:1. The "e;Quick Reference Guide"e; contains a concise overview of your responsibilities as a first responder.2. "e;Recognizing and Responding to a Hazmat/WMD Incident"e; has detailed explanations and guidelines on each of the tasks listed in Chapter 1.3. "e;Labels, Placards, and Other Marking Systems"e; provides key points on each of the hazard classes and information on various other marking systems.4. "e;Container Recognition"e; provides clues about the types of products found in various containers and how these containers behave in an emergency. Look at both the general information about the type of container (nonbulk package, cargo tank, rail car, etc.) and specific information about the particular container(s) in question.5. "e;Assessing the Hazards"e; contains information on how hazardous materials cause harm, toxicological terms and exposure limits, properties of flammable liquids, chemical and physical properties, and guidelines for dealing with special hazmat situations.6. "e;Medical Management of Hazmat Exposures"e; has information on the risk of secondary contamination, patient decon, triage, health effects of hazardous materials commonly encountered, EMS treatment protocols, and medical support of hazmat response personnel.7. "e;Introduction to Terrorism"e; provides information on distinguishing a terrorist event from an accident and distinguishing between chemical and biological warfare agents.8. "e;Explosives Incidents"e; has information on how to recognize common explosives and initiation devices and guidelines on what to do upon discovery of a device or after detonation of an explosive.9. "e;Chemical Warfare Agents"e; has general information on how to deal with incidents involving chemical warfare agents, as well as more detailed information on nerve agents, blister agents, blood agents, choking agents, and riot control agents.10. "e;Biological Warfare Agents"e; provides general information on dealing with incidents involving biological warfare agents, as well as more detailed information on specific biological agents.11. "e;Nuclear Events"e; has information on dealing with incidents (intentional or accidental) involving radioactive materials.12. "e;Tactical Considerations"e; provides more information on defensive options and the use of foam.13. "e;Additional Considerations"e; includes guidelines on dealing with the media, minimizing liability, developing protective action messages, preserving evidence, and dealing with children.14. "e;Resources for Information and Assistance"e; provides information on various agencies that can help you manage a hazmat incident or terrorist event.Five previous editions were released in print form. The book was updated for this 2014 eBook edition.

Emergency Response Guidebook

Author : U.S. Department of Transportation
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1626363765
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (263 download)

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Download or read book Emergency Response Guidebook written by U.S. Department of Transportation and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does the identification number 60 indicate a toxic substance or a flammable solid, in the molten state at an elevated temperature? Does the identification number 1035 indicate ethane or butane? What is the difference between natural gas transmission pipelines and natural gas distribution pipelines? If you came upon an overturned truck on the highway that was leaking, would you be able to identify if it was hazardous and know what steps to take? Questions like these and more are answered in the Emergency Response Guidebook. Learn how to identify symbols for and vehicles carrying toxic, flammable, explosive, radioactive, or otherwise harmful substances and how to respond once an incident involving those substances has been identified. Always be prepared in situations that are unfamiliar and dangerous and know how to rectify them. Keeping this guide around at all times will ensure that, if you were to come upon a transportation situation involving hazardous substances or dangerous goods, you will be able to help keep others and yourself out of danger. With color-coded pages for quick and easy reference, this is the official manual used by first responders in the United States and Canada for transportation incidents involving dangerous goods or hazardous materials.

A Field Guide to Sprawl

Author : Dolores Hayden
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393731255
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (312 download)

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Book Synopsis A Field Guide to Sprawl by : Dolores Hayden

Download or read book A Field Guide to Sprawl written by Dolores Hayden and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visual lexicon of the colorful slang, from alligator investment to zoomburb, that defines sprawl in America. May well establish Ms. Hayden as the Roger Tory Peterson of Sprawl. --New York Times

Field Guide to Trains

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Voyageur Press
ISBN 13 : 0760351260
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to Trains written by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now you can be the human Wikipedia page of trains--from locomotives to rolling stock. No Great American road trip would be complete without seeing trains streaming across wild prairies and through thick forests. All kinds of diesel and even a few steam locomotives can be seen, with everything from boxy frontends to curving streamlined bodies. The containers, flat cars, and boxcars pulled by these locomotives carry diverse freight, and the variety of these cars is wide. Field Guide to Trains: Locomotives and Rolling Stock is the source for easy-to-digest information on locomotives and cars. Model railroaders will also find this book indispensible, as it offers myriad ideas for realistic train systems. The book is divided by diesel-electric locomotives, self-propelled passenger trains, passenger cars, freight cars, rail transit, and preserved equipment at museums and excursion steam locomotives. It also touches on historic diesels, vintage trams, maintenance trains, snowplow engines, and circus trains. Featuring North American and world examples of trains, Field Guide to Trains includes just about any type of locomotive and train car you are likely to see on the rails today, making this book the only available comprehensive guide to locomotives and rolling stock out there. Bring Field Guide to Trains: Locomotives and Rolling Stock along on family trips to see what rolls the rails as you're traveling. Make a game of how many locomotives and car types you can identify. Buy locomotives and certain car types for your model layout. This is simply the handiest field guide for families and railroad buffs that you'll ever find.

Field Guide to Trains

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 0760349975
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to Trains written by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide for train lovers, Field Guide to Trains is fully loaded with pictures and fun facts on all the machines that ride the rails

A History of the American Locomotive

Author : John H. White
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486238180
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book A History of the American Locomotive written by John H. White and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1979-01-01 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Important and beautifully illustrated volume chronicles the explosive growth of the American locomotive from British imports to grand ten-wheelers of the 1870s. Over 240 vintage photographs, drawings, and diagrams tell the exciting tale. Introduction. Appendices. Index.

Field Guide for Fire Investigators

Author : Custer
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780763743994
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (439 download)

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Download or read book Field Guide for Fire Investigators written by Custer and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2006-05-19 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NFPA's Field Guide is your direct link to the information you need to conduct thorough and accurate investigations! As a fire investigator, your job is to provide answers as to origin and cause. NFPA's Field Guide for Fire Investigators is like having your own personal assistant on hand to locate the facts and figures for you. Save time and get better results with a compact reference library in a single volume! Need to know the phone number for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms? Or the heat release rate or ignition temperature of a particular material? How about which symbol to use for specific fire protection equipment in your scene sketch? Just reach for your Field Guide. This substantive resource has tables, charts, lists, art, and more from the most respected references in the field, including...NFPA 921 and NFPA 170 NFPA's Fire Protection Handbook SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering Data is organized into sections for fast and easy information retrieval!Complete backup is provided for every phase of the investigation process: Before Going to the Fire Scene Fire Scene Documentation and Analysis Building Construction and Systems Information for the Fire Investigator SI Units and Conversion Tables Cover your information needs with the Field Guide for Fire Investigators. Fire investigators, insurance personnel, fire NFPA's Field Guide is your direct link to the information you need to conduct thorough and accurate investigations! As a fire investigator, your job is to provide answers as to origin and cause. NFPA's Field Guide for Fire Investigators is like having your own personal assistant on hand to locate the facts and figures for you. Save time and get better results with a compact reference library in a single volume! Need to know the phone number for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms? Or the heat release rate or ignition temperature of a particular material? How about which symbol to use for specific fire protection equipment in your scene sketch? Just reach for your Field Guide for answers to these questions, information on building construction and systems, and much more!This substantive resource has tables, charts, lists, art, and more from the most respected references in the field, including NFPA 921 and NFPA 170, NFPA's Fire Protection Handbook, and the SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering. Data is organized into sections for fast and easy information retrieval, and complete backup is provided for every phase of the investigation process. From pre-arrival activities to documentation and analysis, this guide has you covered! Cover your information needs with the Field Guide for Fire Investigators. Fire investigators, insurance personnel, fire officers, and attorneys should all add this resource to their tools of the trade! and attorneys should all add this resource to their tools of the trade!

Chemical Feed Field Guide for Treatment Plant Operators

Author : William Lauer
Publisher : American Water Works Association
ISBN 13 : 1613000812
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Chemical Feed Field Guide for Treatment Plant Operators written by William Lauer and published by American Water Works Association. This book was released on 2011-01-12 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

AWWA Water Operator Field Guide

Author : Bill Lauer
Publisher : American Water Works Association
ISBN 13 : 1583219048
Total Pages : 453 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book AWWA Water Operator Field Guide written by Bill Lauer and published by American Water Works Association. This book was released on 2012 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Specially designed for in-the-field use, this comprehensive yet compact book will pay for itself over and over in the time you save looking for chemical and mathematic formulas, chemical feed rates, US/metric conversions, pipe and equipment data, operational parameters, construction and installation information, OSHA and USEPA regulations, and much more. More than 20 tables have been updated from the 2004 edition, to reflect information in current AWWA standards and manuals in this new edition. Many example calculations were converted to a more understandable format. Information has also been added on drought, emergency disinfection, membranes, nitrification, fluoridation, external corrosion, backflow prevention, PE pipe, fire flow requirements, sizing service lines and meters, and water audits and loss control, and more. Included is a CD with the checklists which can be printed multiple times along with color photos of the related signage. (Replaces ISBN 9781583213155)

Paramedic Field Guide

Author : Bob Elling
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780763751227
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (512 download)

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Download or read book Paramedic Field Guide written by Bob Elling and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This convenient field guide contains all the information that paramedics need at their fingertips in the field-assessment checklists, anatomic illustrations, vital sign ranges, airway management, medication indications and administration, arrhythmias, and other basic information in the form of tables and charts for quick reference. The full-color, spiral-bound guide is divided into sections that follow the U.S. DOT EMT-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum; sections are divided by color-coded tabs to allow rapid retrieval of information when paramedics need it most.

Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services includes Navigate Advantage Access

Author : Robert Klinoff
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 1284208001
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (842 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services includes Navigate Advantage Access written by Robert Klinoff and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sixth edition of Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services meets and exceeds the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives and outcomes for the Associate’s (Core) course called Principles of Emergency Services (C0273). The Sixth Edition delivers future fire service candidates a head start in the competitive selection process by familiarizing students with the selection and training process. In addition, the Sixth Edition provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the broad spectrum of the fire service, from the primary duties of the modern fire department, to emergency incident management, to fire prevention, to department administration. The Sixth Edition reinforces foundational knowledge, including the history and future of the fire service; the chemistry and physics of fire; issues facing the fire and rescue service in the United States; and careers in the fire and emergency services. The entire range of services of the modern fire service is explored, including emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, wildland fires, swiftwater rescue, and urban search and rescue. The Sixth Edition includes: An emphasis on safety and professionalism, which is reinforced through discussions of incident effectiveness, fire fighter ethics, customer service, physical fitness, training, decision making, fire prevention, and behavioral health Organizations that support the fire service are highlighted, including: Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. Firefighter Cancer Support Network. Leary Firefighter Foundation Discussions on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Repeated Exposure to Trauma (RET) and their effects on fire fighters An expanded discussion of the possible future effects of climate change and the effect on the fire and rescue service

A Field Guide to Trains of North America

Author : Gerald L. Foster
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780395701126
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to Trains of North America written by Gerald L. Foster and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1996 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies more than 170 locomotives and cars, grouped by visual similarity for ease of identification and including statistical data, manufacturing history, and usage by railroads.

A Field Guide to the Atlanta & St. Andrews Bay Railway

Author : John Richardson
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1329075579
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (29 download)

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Book Synopsis A Field Guide to the Atlanta & St. Andrews Bay Railway by : John Richardson

Download or read book A Field Guide to the Atlanta & St. Andrews Bay Railway written by John Richardson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-04-05 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Field Guide to the Atlanta & St Andrews Bay Railroad (aka The Bay Line) is a collection of information on this historic short line that operates in northwest Florida and south Alabama.Founded in 1906 and still thriving in the 21st Century, the Bay Line has survived two world wars, a depression and too many boom and bust cycles to count. Along the way, it was integral to the grand plans for some well known business empires and set a few historical precedents before maturing into a prosperous if somewhat obscure short line.This latest edition includes added and expanded information throughout.

A Field Guide to Automotive Technology

Author : Ed Sobey
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1556528124
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (565 download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to Automotive Technology written by Ed Sobey and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for mechanical novices who may not know their catalytic converters from their universal joints, this practical guide helps teach a basic understanding of how automobiles function. Devices are grouped according to their habitats - under the hood, inside the car, and more - to help identify the technology in question. Solving automotive puzzles such as where exactly does a dipstick dip and what is rack and pinion steering, this handy reference illuminates what's going on under the hood without all that grime and grease.

Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident with Navigate 2 Advantage Access

Author : Gregory G. Noll
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 1284170438
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (841 download)

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Download or read book Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident with Navigate 2 Advantage Access written by Gregory G. Noll and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Complete Training Solution for Hazardous Materials Technicians and Incident Commanders! In 1982, the authors Mike Hildebrand and Greg Noll, along with Jimmy Yvorra, first introduced the concept of the Eight-Step Process© for managing hazardous materials (hazmat) incidents when their highly regarded manual, Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident was published. Now in its revised fourth edition, this text is widely used by fire fighters, hazmat teams, bomb squads, industrial emergency response teams, and other emergency responders who may manage unplanned hazardous materials incidents. As a result of changing government regulations and consensus standards, as well as the need for terrorism response training, Mr. Noll and Mr. Hildebrand have modified and refined their process of managing hazmat incidents and added enhanced content, tips, case studies, and detailed charts and tables. The Revised Fourth Edition contains comprehensive content covering: • Hazard assessment and risk evaluation • Identifying the problem and implementing the response plan • Hazardous materials properties and effects • Identifying and coordinating resources • Decontamination procedures • The Eight-Step Process© • Personal protective equipment selection • Procedures for terminating the incident The Revised Fourth Edition’s dynamic features include: • NFPA 1072 and 472 Correlation Guide for the Hazardous Materials Technician and Hazardous Materials Incident Commander levels • Correlation matrix to the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Bachelor’s (Non-Core) Managerial Issues in Hazardous Materials Course (C0274) • Realistic, detailed case studies • Practical, step-by-step skill drills • Important hazardous materials technician and safety tips Also available to support Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident, Fourth Edition: • Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident, Fourth Edition Field Operations Guide • Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident, Fourth Edition Student Workbook • Navigate TestPrep: Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident • Hazardous Materials: Awareness and Operations, Third Editio

Railroad Fire Prevention Field Guide

Author : Howard E. Moore
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Railroad Fire Prevention Field Guide written by Howard E. Moore and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident with Navigate Advantage Access

Author : Gregory G. Noll
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 1284255670
Total Pages : 677 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (842 download)

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Download or read book Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident with Navigate Advantage Access written by Gregory G. Noll and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2022 with total page 677 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book is in wide use by fire fighters, hazmat teams, bomb squads, industrial emergency response teams and other emergency responders who may deal with unplanned hazardous materials incidents"--