FDNY Operational Reference 7th Edition!

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The FDNY Operational Reference, 7th Edition, has now been published and is available for purchase here:

http://www.fire-police-ems.com/books/bf1117.shtml

I HIGHLY reccomend this book, especially if you're into FDNY. Extremly comprehensive guide, everything you ever wanted to know about FDNY!

FDNY Operational Reference, 7th ed., Jim Griffiths, 2007

What has been described as "the mother of all FDNY reference books" has gotten even better!

The FDNY Operational Reference covers engine, ladder, and rescue/squad operations; includes chief officer operations, training, and statistics; explains foam, hazmat, marine, collapse, pipeline, and airport operations; provides details of dispatch operations, alarm assignment, and radio procedures.

It also lists apparatus assignment for each company and unit; includes an overview of EMS operations and shows ambulance deployment, and much, much more!

Some highlights in this new edition:

Strategic Plan for 2007-2008

New FDNY Center for Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness

New high-tech FDNY Operations Center

Added Purple K Dry Chemical Units

New Rescue 1 Vehicle

Added Chemical Protective Clothing Companies

Revised Response Assignments including Major Emergencies

2006 Fire and EMS Statistics

Expanded Fire and EMS Training

Increase in Haz-Tac Ambulances, 5 of which are designated "paramedic rescue ambulances"

New Rescue Ambulances

8 1/2" x 11", 267 pages, softcover, BF1117 / $29.95

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