The Book Shelf
PUBLIC FIRE EDUCATION, IFSTA 606, First Edition, Jerry W. Laughlin; Fire Protection Publications, IFSTA Headquarters, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Ok., 74074; 169 pages, $7.
Aimed at the fire fighter, this manual reviews the actions that need to be taken to educate the public regarding fire prevention programs. Topics included are target age groups and how to reach them, various seasonal and specific programs to organize, the importance of smoke detectors, and how the media can help in a campaign for public awareness.
Other chapters are devoted to the effective use of visual aids for demonstrations, and the value of participating in a resource exchange.
Men and women in the fields of public fire education, media coordination, and first aid contributed to the development of this fully illustrated text.
MANAGING FIRE SERVICES, John L. Bryan and Raymond C. Picard; International City Management Association 1140 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D C. 20036; 574 pages, $27.50.
Primarily concerned with demonstrating effective fire service management, this book discusses various methods of planning and improving fire protection. Each of the five parts of the book stresses a specific facet of management, including its content, personnel, budget, productivity, technology, and the outlook for fire service managers in the 1980’s.
Graphs, tables, and photographs contribute to this in-depth look at fire service managers.
FIRE ASSESSMENT CENTERS: THE NEW CONCEPT IN PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS, George P. Tielsch and Paul M. Whisenand; Davis Publishing Co., 250 Potrero St., Santa Cruz, Calif. 95060; 239 pages, $8.50.
Major aspects of assessment centers, ranging from their history and content to prevalent psychological characteristics, are discussed. An examination of cost and benefits of the centers is included, as well as the role of the centers in the fire service.
The appendix provides group discussion ideas, sample rating sheets, and proposed recommendations and standards.
EMERGENCY WORDS FOR THE DEAF AND HEARING, Bill Hacket, 9785 Live Oak Ave., Ben Lomond, Calif., 95005; 17 pages, $1.50.
This booklet, developed from an emergency personnel point of view, contains a collection of sentences commonly used in emergencies and diagrams showing the appropriate sign language.
FIREFIGHTING HYDRAULICS: A SELF-TEACHING COURSE, Third Edition, Arco Publishing, Inc., 219 Park Ave. South, New York, N.Y. 10003; 186 pages, $8.
Designed for students of hydraulics, this textbook covers mathematical theories, formulas, specific sample problems and their solutions, all which are fundamental to hydraulic training.
Several chapters are devoted to friction losses and their application to hose stretches. Complete with sketches, graphs, and charts, the book also discusses pump principles, drafting, and fire streams.
MARINE FIRE PREVENTION, FIRE-FIGHTING AND FIRE SAFETY, Robert J. Brady, Co., A Prentice-Hall Co., Bowie, Md. 20715; 388 pages, $9.95.
A comprehensive study of fires on commercial vessels, this book primarily serves as a reference for ship personnel. Case histories of shipboard fires are discussed, but the text is predominantly concerned with various procedures to be taken in the event of an emergency on board ship.
One section is devoted entirely to emergency medical care. Fire detection and extinguishing systems are discussed, as well as fire fighting methods used on tugboats, barges, and offshore drilling rigs.
DIRECTORY OF FIRE RESEARCH, 8th Edition; Office of Publications, National Academy of Sciences, 2101 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20418; 374 pages, $9.50.
Information on topics, personnel, and publications, as well as a listing of laboratories, has been collected to complete this eighth and final edition of the directory.
Research on the mitigation of fire damage and hazards is included. The material in the directory was compiled from responses to questionnaires that were sent to the laboratories listed in the text.
WOOD HEAT SAFETY, Jay W. Shelton; Garden Way Publishing, Charlotte, Vt. 05445; 165 pages, $9.70.
Safe installation and maintenance of wood-burning stoves are discussed, complete with graphs and tables. Emphasis is placed on chimney design and construction to ensure hazard-free operation of wood-burning stoves.
Since improper maintenance can result in fire hazards, precautionary methods are also explained in detail.
Anaheim’s Paramedics
The 15 to 40 year age group required the largest number of responses and the greatest percentage of calls were for non-cardiac emergencies for the City of Anaheim’s three paramedic units last summer.
During June, 398 persons required service, according to the monthly report issued by the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) for the County of Orange. In July, 391 persons called for assistance.
There were 72 persons treated in June for heart attacks and 28 for drug overdose situations. Average response time to the medical emergency calls was 4.6 minutes and approximately 39 minutes was required on the average for each call during June.
According to Capt. Nellesen, the OEMS prepares the quarterly reports on the activity of paramedic units throughout the county. “This enables us to evaluate our service and performance in comparison to units in Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach or the county fire paramedics,” he added.