Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics, 5th Ed

The fifth edition of Chief John Norman’s Fire Officer’s Handbook of Tactics offers fire officers and firefighters essential, fireground-tested strategies and insights drawn from his extensive career and recent scientific research. Updated to address emerging challenges like more aggressive fires, staffing reductions, and community changes, the book covers both general firefighting tactics and specific emergency situations across various structures. Richly illustrated with photos, anecdotes, and new chapters on topics such as basement fires and homeland security, this handbook emphasizes adapting tactics to ensure safety and effectiveness in a modern fire environment.