General Aviation Firefighting For Structural Firefighters » (1st Edition)

William R. Tackett is with Willoughby Fire Department in Ohio.

This unique, authoritative book is aimed at the trained, experienced structural firefighter. It augments the firefighter's knowledge with vital information about the General Aviation community, and better prepares the firefighter to handle emergencies involving GA. The book includes a complete explanation of GA airports and aircraft, as well as detailed information on establishing communications and working with other agencies. The author, a fire officer with more than 25 years of service and a broad background in the GA field, features real-life stories from his own experience, through text, pictures, and diagrams.

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This book is designed to help firefighters who deal primarily with structural fires to become aware of the area of general aviation (GA) fire fighting, and to enhance the knowledge, competence, and confidence of the average firefighter in the case of a general aviation fire call. Tackett, a captain with the Willoughby Fire Department, introduces the basic geography of airports, the necessary communications in case of a GA fire, the elementary aspects of aircraft systems, and coordination with other agencies. He reviews several types of incidents, using case studies of fires both on and off of airport property. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Preface. General Aviation. The Airport Environment. Communications. General Aviation Aircraft Systems. Coordinating with other Agencies. The Airpor/Aircraftt Emergency Plan. Incidents Involving General Aviation Aircraft. Incidents on Airport Property. Incidents Off Airport Property. Training. Appendix A: Aviaition-Related Internet Listings. Appendix B: Aircraft Crash Recovery Guide Examples. Acronyms. Glossary. Index.