Written in an engaging, easy-to-follow style, this book exposes the audience to the breadth of Fire Suppression Practices and Procedures without overwhelming the audience with unnecessary detail. Unlike competitors, this book covers all types of fires. Organized to present the theory and application of  firefighting principles from the development to the extinguishment phase, it stresses the the importance of safety for firefighters. This book also presents a complete up-to-date coverage of the Incident Command System and its relationship to National Security factors.