The Evolving Fireground: Research-Based Tactics

Author:   Sean Gray ,  P. J. Norwood
Publisher:   Fire Engineering Books
Edition:   Second Edition
ISBN:  

9781593705282


Pages:   440
Publication Date:   26 February 2026
Format:   Hardback
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The Evolving Fireground: Research-Based Tactics


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In the new and expanded edition of The Evolving Fireground: Research-Based Tactics, Deputy Chief P.J. Norwood and Captain Sean Gray discuss how fireground strategy and tactics have evolved in light of fire research conducted around the world. They discuss the fire tetrahedron and how fuel, heat, and air all affect a fire’s growth or extinguishment. This text takes the lessons learned from the research as well as their general knowledge of the fireground to illustrate safer and more effective ways to operate on the fireground. This new edition emphasizes the need for im-proved firefighter training, equipment, health screening, and safety protocols to address evolving threats and prevent both traumatic and health-related line-of-duty deaths. This book is an important resource for anyone wanting to put new fire dynamics research to action.

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Author:   Sean Gray ,  P. J. Norwood
Publisher:   Fire Engineering Books
Imprint:   Fire Engineering Books
Edition:   Second Edition
ISBN:  

9781593705282


ISBN 10:   159370528
Pages:   440
Publication Date:   26 February 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release.

Table of Contents

Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Fire Behavior 2 Ventilation 3 Fire Attack 4 Search and Rescue 5 Initial Incident Command 6 Size-Up and Reading Smoke 7 Modern Building Construction and How Fire Travels 8 Overcoming Firefighter Equipment Challenges 9 Lessons Learned from Line-of-Duty Deaths and Near Misses 10 Integrating Fire Behavior into Modern Firefighting 11 Emerging Technologies—A Revolution in Safety and Efficiency 12 Conclusion The Evolving Fireground—A Call to Action Appendix A Job Performance Requirement Skill Sheets Appendix B Answer Key Notes Index

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Captain Sean Gray, Cobb County (GA) Fire and Emergency Services, is an appointed member to the UL-FSRI Advisory Board. He has been a UL-FSRI Technical Panel member for the Study of Residential Attic Fire Mitigation Tactics & Exterior Fire Spread Hazards, and was a participant in the IFSI Cardiovascular & Chemical Risks of Modern Firefighting research study. He is currently serving on the UL-FSRI Technical Panel for the Study of the Fire Service Training Environment: Safety, Fidelity, and Exposure. He has a bachelor’s degree in fire safety engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He has been published in multiple fire service publications, is an FDIC H.O.T lead instructor, and delivers lectures on evidence-based tactics across the United States.

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