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Your mind is like a muscle. If not exercised regularly, it will atrophy. The Fire District has several books at the office that would make great reading to keep your mind sharp. If you are interested in reading any of the books listed below, call the office. If a book is out on loan, we will note when it will be returned out to the side. If you have any other suggestions for books to add to our library, let us know and we'll get it on the shelf.

To see if a book would be of interest to you, click on any of the links below to read a synopsis. As a disclaimer, the Boone County Fire Protection District does not specifically endorse any of the individual websites used in any of the links. These links are meant solely as informational resources to give you an overview of the book contents.

Pride and Ownership - Rick Lasky
The Combat Position - Christopher Brennan
Positive Pressure Attack - Kriss Garcia, et al.
Positive Pressure Attack - DVD
Sources of Power - Gary Klein
Building Construction for Fire Service - Frank Brannigan
Wildland Firefighting - Donald Perry
Crew Resource Management for Fire Service - Randy Okray
Fire Service Personnel Management - Steven Edwards
Rural Firefighting Handbook - Larry Davis
Legal Considerations for Fire & EMS - Curt Varone
Company Officer - Clinton Smoke
Command and Control - Phelps and Mugallis
Command and Control 2 - Phelps and Mugallis
Firefighting Strategy and Tactics - Harry Carter
Fire Department Safety Officer - Dave Dodson
Rapid Intervention Teams - Morton
Vehicle Rescue and Extrication - Ronald Moore
Fireground Sizeup - Michael Terpak
Engine Company Fireground Operations - Harold Richman
Safe Firefigting: Levels I & II - Steve Kidd
3D Firefighting - Paul Grimwood
Building Construction - Michael Smith
Collapse of Burning Buildings - Vincent Dunn
Fire Officers Handbook of Tactics - John Norman (Audio Book and Study Guide)
Propane Emergencies - Michael Hildebrand
Fire Command - Alan Brunacini§
Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots and Ropework - Geoffrey Budworth

IFSTA Books

Essentials - 5th edition
Essentials - Study Guide
Company Officer
Company Officer - Study Guide
Fire Service Instructor
Fire Service Instructor - Study Guide
Fire Investigator
Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement
Technical Rescue for Structural Collapse
Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
Intro to Fire Origin and Cause
Fire Service Loss Control
Respiratory Protection
Principles of Foam Firefighting
Fire Service Orientation and Terminology
Fire & Life Safety Educator

Blogs to Follow

Here's a list of blogs that may be worthwhile to follow. Like a person, each blog has its own personality. Some you'll like, others you won't. Find one that works for you to stay current on the fire service. If you have any other recommendations, let us know.

The Fire Service Warrior
A Firefighters Own Worst Enemy
Firehouse Zen
Fire Recruiter
Irons and Ladders
The Fire Critic
The Fire PIO
Vent, Enter, Search
Firefighter Basics
Statter 911

 

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