
Tools of the Trade
Firefighting Tools and Their Use
Fire Engineering Books (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 14. March 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
269 pages
978-1-59370-372-1 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its second edition, Tools of the Trade: Firefighting Tools and Their Use covers more than 100 different hand and power tools. It is a one-stop source to learn new skills or hone current skills with a wide variety of firefighting tools. With pictures, descriptions, and now including video demos, this book is a must-have for all firefighters, company officers, chief officers, and anyone purchasing tools for the fire service.
Features:
Identifies the tool and its standard uses
Discusses special tool uses and in-house modifications
Points out the limitations of each tool
Includes video demos (via QR codes)
Features:
Identifies the tool and its standard uses
Discusses special tool uses and in-house modifications
Points out the limitations of each tool
Includes video demos (via QR codes)
More details
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Tulsa
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
794 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59370-372-1 (9781593703721)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Cutting hand tools
Cutting/striking hand tools
Prying hand tools
Striking hand tools
Poles
Personal tools
Several-in-one tools
Special purpose tools
Tool maintenance
Tool combination
Tools on the fire apparatus
Power saws
Blades and chains
Cutting/striking hand tools
Prying hand tools
Striking hand tools
Poles
Personal tools
Several-in-one tools
Special purpose tools
Tool maintenance
Tool combination
Tools on the fire apparatus
Power saws
Blades and chains