Incident Management for the Street-Smart Fire Officer

The literature was very clear and to the point. Well written and job-related. I felt that it could be used as a great learning tool.... A resource to study. Short enough to keep your attention but long enough to gain something from it.

this book on Incident Management for Fire Officers was written by a 32 yr. veteran Fire Chief in Toledo. The book covers the Incident Management System and how it is used to manage a fireground. The system is likened to a tool belt containing different tools to use at different fire operations. Some may be used at operations some not but they are there if needed. Topics of Command , Finance, Logistics, Operations and Planning. The Command Staff such as Public Information Officers, Safety and Liaison. These topics are covered in depth with scenarios included in each chapter. There are chapters on Benchmarks and precise Communication of operations is stressed. Safety of civilians and the firefighting force is mentioned throughout. Though the emphasis of the book is on IMS used in a fire in a Private Residence and covers procedures in Toledo, it is a thorough examination which can be applied to any jurisdiction and is a nice addition to an important fire service topic. Recommended.

This is an okay book that is pretty easy to read.I'll start with the positives. So if you're just reading this to gain further knowledge it's worth a look. It's easy to read and I do like the way it's set up, as far as chapters and just all around readability, better than your everyday textbook. If this is your first exposure to IMS, most of the information is well written in regards to being able to understand what IMS is.The negatives. Half of the book is anecdotes from the author that seemingly try to validate himself. I understand the reasoning for anecdotes as a way to break up monotony, but he certainly talks about his own achievements and experience a lot.Another major negative is just his information sometimes just counters information and practice from a lot of other sources. And sometimes the information just doesn't make sense.Anyway I would call this an interesting book if you just want to read it, because then, well the anecdotes are honestly cool. But if, as I'm sure is the reason most are buying this book, you're getting this book for a promotional exam, it will frustrate you as it will probably not jive with other, more reputable, sources on your exam, and you'll spend half your time studying the differences between two books, rather than the subject matter.

Great book, used it for a promotional test and to become more educated on fire tactics

Well written and thorough. Very good ideas for a safer fireground. The examples are an excellent way to relate to the everyday firefighter.

Delivered quick. As advertised. Pretty good read

Has alot of good info, but there is a lot of rambling. There needs to be a proof reader imployed by the publisher. There are numberous mistakes with simple grammer . Spell check worked , but the wrong words were chosen.

if you ever read any book in the fire service, this one is a must! it breaks down any scene into a manageable situation