An alphabetical presentation of the key topics of interest to ODPs in training and in practice.

The National Fire Protection Association® and International Association of Fire Chiefs are pleased to bring you Fire Service Pump Operator: Principles and Practice, a modern integrated teaching and learning system for the fire pumper driver/operator. This textbook meets and exceeds the job performance requirements of Chapters 4, 5, and 10 of NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 2009 Edition. It also addresses all of the course outcomes from the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Associates (Core) Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply course. Fire Service Pump Operator: Principles and Practice features: a laser-like focus on driver/operator safety and responsibility with dedicated chapters on safety; actual Near-Miss Reporting System cases are discussed to drive home important points about safety and the lessons learned from these real-life incidents; detailed step-by-step skill drills with which include the corresponding NFPA job performance requiremens; page references for quick access to coverage of NFPA 1002 objectives and FESHE’s Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply course outcomes at the beginning of each chapter; scenario based learning tools including You are the Driver/Operator, Driver/Operator in Action, and Voices of Experience case studies to encourage critical thinking skills; and Driver/Operator Tips and Safety Tips to provide helpful advice from fireground veterans.

The Operating Department Practice A-Z follows a familiar 'dictionary-like' format to present alphabetically the key topics of interest to ODPs in training and in practice. Each entry has its own detailed explanation and the book has a user-friendly format to allow rapid access to information.

Introduction and Research Approach -- Findings -- Management Profile for Maintaining a Qualified Workforce -- Conclusions and Suggested Research.

The role of the operating department practitioner has evolved considerably in recent years, and both trainee and practising ODPs need a practical, up-to-date resource on terminology and current practice. Each entry in the second edition of Operating Department Practice A-Z has been fully updated and contains both a short definition and a more detailed description of the term or procedure, with supporting information to give the reader a deeper understanding of the field. In addition, the book contains useful appendices on medical terminology and abbreviations, normal values, medical and scientific symbols, and a list of useful websites for further reference. Written by two of the UK's most experienced Operating Department Practice lecturers, Operating Department Practice A-Z, second edition provides practical, concise information for all peri-operative staff members.