Hey there Firefighters and EMS Professionals! Get ready to be blown away by the latest books at FDIC International 2024! Whether you're looking to sharpen your tactical fireground strategies, master emergency shoring operations, or unlock the secrets of effective leadership, we've got you covered. With invaluable insights and actionable strategies from industry leaders, our books offer a wealth of expertise to help you excel in your field!

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity and learn from the best—check out what's in store at FDIC International 2024! 

Anatomy of a Fatal Fire. What Have I Done Wrong? - By: Marc Coenen

“My life consists of two phases: one before and one after the fire.” In Anatomy of a Fatal Fire. What Have I Done Wrong? Marc Coenen explores the conscious and unconscious ways our brain processes information on a fireground....

Emergency Rescue Shoring Techniques, 2E - By: John O’Connell

This book is the most complete and up-to-date practical resource on shoring and stabilization of emergency scenes based on the latest FEMA and USACE updates. His updated edition guides you step by step through the fundamental principles of emergency shoring operations, ensuring safe and efficient search and rescue missions in unstable environments across new shores and variations....

Water Thievery: The Art of Water Supply Operations - By: Andy Soccodato

Water supply is one of the most critical tasks to address on the fireground. Effective water supply operations provide the needed volume of water for the current operation and support the flow requirements for escalating incidents. Andy Soccodato's Water Thievery: The Art of Water Supply Operations is a culmination of institutional knowledge, real-world experience, and lessons learned....

Bruno Unplugged - By: Alan V. Brunacini 

This book is a compilation of the late Chief (Ret.) Alan Brunacini’s wit and wisdom gained through his years as chief of the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department. Based on his recurring columns “Rules of Engagement” and “Bruno Unplugged” in the pages of Fire Engineering, Bruno’s advice to the American fire service on how to best care for “Mrs. Smith” by providing excellent customer service is practiced in firehouses across the country and the world today...

From Buddy to Boss: Study Guide - By: Chase Sargent 

This study Guide (complete with an answer key and page number references) perfectly complements his best-seller From Buddy to Boss: Effective Service Leadership. Before he started teaching these leadership skills, it quickly became apparent that leadership and human resources training was as scarce as water in a desert and that the fire service was thirsty. Sargent knows from decades of experience that simply reaching the top of the organizational ladder does not make you a good leader... 

Mastering Fireground Command: Calm the Chaos! - By: Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush

Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush’s Mastering Fireground Command: Calm the Chaos! is an unprecedented text with more than 1,000 years of combined experience in command case studies by incident commanders from coast to coast. 

The Official Book of Andy - By: Andrew A. Fredericks

The Official Book of Andy is a compilation of the writings of the late Lieutenant Andrew A. Fredericks that appeared in print in Fire Engineering and online for Fire Nuggets. Fredericks was a member of Fire Department of New York Squad Company 18 in Manhattan and was killed on 9/11. He was a pioneer and a noted expert in fire suppression methods. This book is a tribute to his work, gathering his expertise on hose lines, standpipe operations, and all the facets of fire attack...

Tough Fires: Keeping the Fight - By: Alex Degnan

Captain Alex Degnan’s new book Tough Fires: Keeping the Fight examines the danger of fighting fires in difficult conditions and what firefighters can do to triage and stay on the offensive side of the fight. Degnan’s crew encouraged him to record his knowledge, experience, and observations in this book to encourage and educate firefighters about how to deal with difficult circumstances practically. The difference between success and failure is understanding that, under strain, we can fail if we see difficulty as a hindrance to possibility.... 

Mastering the Craft: Cultivating a Philosophy for Fire Attack - By Jeff Rothmeier

In the heart of the fire, where the uncertainty of chaos reigns, and countless risks are faced at every turn, firefighters are the greatest assets battling against the odds. In this compelling and inspiring book, veteran firefighter and author Jeff Rothmeier aims to motivate firefighters, reminding them of their immense value and instilling in them the belief that they can overcome any challenge they encounter on the fireground...

Training Officer's Handbook - By: W. Edward Buchanan Jr., Bobby Drake and John M. Buckman III

This book is the definitive guide for training operations in the modern fire service. All firefighters, whether volunteer, combination, or career, need in-depth, realistic training. This book replaces the trial-and-error and “school of hard knocks” approach for training officers, deploying the authors’ many decades of combined experience to fill the gaps between instructor credentialing and managing a training system.

Creating and Leading High-Performance Organizations - By: Buddy Martinette

A compelling book that guides leaders in building and leading organizations that excel in performance. With his transformative leadership approach, Martinette shares his firsthand experience of transforming the culture of the Wilmington Fire Department, shifting it from a rule-driven and authoritarian organization to one driven by core values, empowerment, and trust...

Fire Scene Discipline: True Stories of Close Calls - By: Danny Sheridan

This book gives invaluable knowledge of author Danny Sheridan’s 37-year career through his experience with fire attacks, ventilation, rescue, collapse, and communication by examining real-life incidents such as Hurricane Katrina and the World Trade Center attacks. This book shares these close calls to illustrate the concepts of risk and reward on the fireground while giving insight into firefighters’ high-stakes decisions, from assessing fire size and location to evaluating structure stability and access...

Operational Intelligence for Health, Wellness, and Leadership - By: Gamaliel Baer and David Schary

Operational Intelligence for Health, Wellness, and Leadership addresses a gap in fire service literature on fire academy curriculum for health and wellness. Specifically, how to reduce the risk of heart attack, cancer, and suicide through lifestyle. The book uses Aristotle's theory of responsibility as the foundation for a human behavior change model. It also examines resilience and leadership to get beyond buzzwords and ties both of those concepts to health and wellness... 

Residential Firefighting: Training and Drills - By David Clark

A must-read for those who battle hostile fires! In the intense and demanding world of firefighting, where every decision can make a life-or-death difference, proficiency is paramount. In "Residential Firefighting: Training and Drills," acclaimed fire expert David F. Clark delivers a must-read guide for those who battle hostile fires...

The Professional Volunteer Fire Department - By Tom Merrill

"The Professional Volunteer Fire Department" by Tom Merrill highlights the importance of developing and upholding a professional reputation in the firefighting community, regardless of whether one is a paid or volunteer firefighter. Merrill emphasizes that professionalism is not tied to a paycheck but is instead defined by attitude, appearance, competency, commitment, and dedication.

Courage Under Fire Leadership - By: Steve Prziborowski 

Courage under fire leadership is having the guts to do the right thing. Fire service veteran and instructor Steve Prziborowski’s Courage Under Fire Leadership offers a comprehensive guide to fire service leadership lessons applicable to the firehouse, the emergency scene, and day-to-day operations of a fire department...

Don't let this opportunity pass you by and learn from the best! These books are essential additions to your library.