Aircraft Accidents
Subtitle: A Practical Guide for Responders
By: Jim Anderson, Jeff Hawkins, Robert Gill.
Contributors: Hawkins, Jeff, 1961-; Gill, Robert, 1955-
Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Clifton Park, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 242
ISBN-13: 9781401879105
Copyright date: 2008
Subjects: Airplanes -- Fires and fire prevention; Emergency medical services; Aircraft accidents
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: 1. Embracing the Challenge; title: The Importance of Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Training; title: All Fires and Emergencies Are Alike, Yet Unique; title: Anytime, Anywhere; title: Case Study; title: Who Is First on Scene; title: Various Roles at an Aircraft Incident; title: Aircraft That Frequent Your Local Airport; title: Setting Standards for Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Operations; title: 2. Basic Airplane Anatomy; title: Basic Airplane Anatomy; title: Aircraft Size and Weight; title: Types of Aircraft; title: The Similarities and Differences Among Aircraft; title: Ch. 3. Aircraft Hazards; title: Primary Aircraft Hazards; title: Secondary Aircraft Hazards; title: Case Study; title: Military Aircraft Hazards; title: Specialized Aircraft Hazards; title: Case Study