San Antonio College Library

The author chronicles his journey from Ivy League graduate to dedicated firefighter and paramedic, discussing his training, the moments of triumph and tragedy, the harrowing and hilarious calls, and his passion for his work.

The chief ranger of Yellowstone National Park tells the challenges of protecting the park from destruction especially the forest fires of 1988.

Both a blessing and a curse, fire has long intrigued and confounded mankind. This episode of Modern Marvels: Firefighting! examines historical attempts to control fire, from ancient Rome to today's high-tech attempts. Profiling major fires in Chicago, San Francisco, and New York, the show discusses efforts of city planning to reduce fire risk.

"This innovative new textbook from an experienced author who has served as a public safety official, fire marshal, instructor, and both a career and volunteer fire fighter, presents a concise and comprehensive look at the full spectrum of fire investigation for first responders. The text meets and exceeds the National Fire Academy?s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives and requirements for Fire Investigator I (C0283)....

The competition for slots at the fire academy can be fierce--this article discusses how earning an EMT certification prior to applying could give you an advantage over the competition.

A brave group of firefighters set off to battle a blaze at a townhouse. Spanish words interspersed in the rhyming text are defined in a glossary.

Pre-incident information gives fire officers the advantage of knowing what to expect when they arrive at a fire. This guide to fireground size-up gives firefighters an in-depth and expanded review of fifteen size-up points to help them make decisions that are efficient, effective, and safe.