Today's fire fighters respond to all types of crises from fire suppression to medical emergencies to hazardous materials incidents and terrorist attacks. As they answer these calls, it is imperative that no gaps in knowledge compromise their effectiveness or their safety. Fire fighters need up-to-date, comprehensive training materials to thoroughly prepare for any situation that may arise. Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills will set the standard for fire fighter education for years to come. Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills thoroughly supports instructors and prepares students for the job. The text covers the entire spectrum of the 2002 Edition of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications in one volume, eliminating the need for additional texts. The text combines current content with dynamic features and interactive technology to better support instructors and help prepare students. The text is the core of the teaching and learning system with features that will reinforce and expand on the essential information and make information retrieval a snap. Included are time saving tools like PowerPoint presentations, customizable test banks, and web-based distance learning resources to better support you and your students.