General Aviation Firefighting For Structural Firefighters or Floriculture

General Aviation Firefighting For Structural Firefighters

Author: William Tackett

This unique, authoritative book is aimed at the trained, experienced structural firefighter. It augments the firefighter's knowledge with vital information about the General Aviation community, and better prepares the firefighter to handle emergencies involving GA. The book includes a complete explanation of GA airports and aircraft, as well as detailed information on establishing communications and working with other agencies. The author, a fire officer with more than 25 years of service and a broad background in the GA field, features real-life stories from his own experience, through text, pictures, and diagrams.

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This book is designed to help firefighters who deal primarily with structural fires to become aware of the area of general aviation (GA) fire fighting, and to enhance the knowledge, competence, and confidence of the average firefighter in the case of a general aviation fire call. Tackett, a captain with the Willoughby Fire Department, introduces the basic geography of airports, the necessary communications in case of a GA fire, the elementary aspects of aircraft systems, and coordination with other agencies. He reviews several types of incidents, using case studies of fires both on and off of airport property. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

Preface. General Aviation. The Airport Environment. Communications. General Aviation Aircraft Systems. Coordinating with other Agencies. The Airpor/Aircraftt Emergency Plan. Incidents Involving General Aviation Aircraft. Incidents on Airport Property. Incidents Off Airport Property. Training.
Appendix A: Aviaition-Related Internet Listings.
Appendix B: Aircraft Crash Recovery Guide Examples. Acronyms. Glossary. Index.

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Floriculture: Designing & Merchandising

Author: Dr Charles P Griner

This comprehensive book offers an introduction to the floral design industry. It includes step-by-step instructions complete with illustrations and material lists for dozens of projects. Projects are built around low-cost materials and include suggestions on how to incorporate native materials to further reduce costs. It is written in a concise, easy-to-follow manner that is appropriate even for readers with no background in floral design. The book includes a rating scale to enable readers to evaluate their own work. This highly illustrated floral design guide provides the instruction and inspiration necessary to create unique floral designs.

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Provides an introduction to the floral industry, along with basic instructions in the techniques of floral design and merchandising. Coverage is at a high school level, using large type and numerous, sometimes fuzzy b&w illustrations of arrangements. Topics range from careers in the retail flower business, design principles, and flower and plant selection and storage, to arrangements for holidays and weddings, pricing strategies, displays, delivery, and professional organizations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)