Description: The FIREFIGHTERS POCKETBOOK edition 1 is a pocket sized operators guide designed specifically for wildland firefighters. Written by a 16 year veteran of wildland firefighting, Chris Olsen, brings a variety of hard to find information and combines it in this handy digest size paperback book. This book is the ultimate must have for wildland firefighters of all experience levels who want to raise their skill level. The FIREFIGHTERS HANDBOOK has all those tricks and tips that will improve you or your crews firefighting skill to the "type 1" level. This book is based on actual hotshot operators guides and from actual experience working the firelines. The information written is designed to compliment to I.R.P.G. AND FIRELINE HANDBOOK not replace it. The FIREFIGHTERS POCKETBOOK offers quick access to information when you need it like proper spotfire procedure, manual radio cloning, Initial attack reporting forms, pocket slope calculator, and so much more. Wildland Firefighting is a tough job and its only getting worse provide your crew or self with the best possible information to make your job easier.
