Fire fighters need to be properly equipped and trained to master the wide array of skills required of them, but even the most skilled fire fighters can get overmatched in hostile, complex environments with little or no visibility. Because knowledge of a burning building’s floor plan or fire protection system can be the difference between life and death, a well-crafted preincident response plan is critical. Preincident Planning, Third Edition, will teach fire service professionals to create and implement such plans.

Based on the NFPA 1620, Recommended Practice for Pre-Incident Planning, this text will provide fire officers with knowledge necessary to manage the most complex emergency situations. Preincident Planning details the relationship between anticipation, preparation, and action, and includes comprehensive coverage of:

• The importance of codes and information management in pre-planning.
• Water supply and fire protection infrastructure.
• Management of large scale incidents including natural disasters, hazardous materials, acts of terrorism, and industrial emergencies.
• Diagramming, incident command, and more.