
Fire Engineering Books: Fireground Strategies, 4th Edition
Chief Anthony Avillo's Fireground Strategies remains an invaluable resource for fire officers striving to master the art and science of firefighting strategy. Building on its legacy, this fourth edition incorporates the ever-evolving information ecosystem that every firefighter and department needs. It remains a cornerstone text for senior-level undergraduate firefighting strategy courses, as well as essential reading for promotional exams across the United States. This comprehensive guide leverages case studies, real-world examples, and actionable insights to equip fire officers with the tools to identify strategies, develop action plans, and implement effective tactics to achieve fireground objectives. What's New in the Fourth Edition? Expanded scene arrival protocols to better control an escalating fireground The concept of the RIT assist team (RAT) The concept of the RIT, after softening the structure, as an accountability team Mutual aid considerati