Lose weight, lower cholesterol, significantly reduce the risk of disease, and become physically fit--in just 4 weeks. Professional athlete-turned-firefighter Rip Esselstyn is used to responding to emergencies. So, when he learned that some of his fellow Engine 2 firefighters in Austin, TX, were in dire physical condition-several had dangerously high cholesterol levels (the highest was 344!)-he sprang into action and created a life-saving plan for the firehouse. By following Rip's program, everyone lost weight (some more than 20 lbs.), lowered their cholesterol (Mr. 344's dropped to 196), and improved their overall health. Now, Rip outlines his proven plan in this book. With Rip as your expert coach and motivator, you'll transform your body and lifestyle in a month. His plant-powered eating plan is based on a diet of whole foods, including whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds. This invaluable guide features: **Dozens of easy, mouthwatering recipes-from pancakes to pizza, Tex-Mex favorites to knockout chocolate desserts-that will keep you looking forward to every bite **Pantry-stocking tips will take the panic out of inevitable cravings and on-the-fly meals **Guidelines on menu choices that will allow you to eat out, wherever and whenever you want **Rip's simple, firefighter-inspired exercise program that will boost your metabolism and melt your fat away.Medically approved, easy-to-follow, and amazingly effective, this diet is designed for anyone who wants to make heroic strides in his or her health, weight, and well-being-all without heroic effort."I've known Rip for more than 20 years. In that time, he's been a great motivator for so many people. This terrific book will inspire all who read it to change their lives and optimize their health." -Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor, seven-time Tour de France champion "Want to be as strong as a Texas firefighter? Or as healthy as a professional triathlete? Then follow the wonderful advice of Rip Esselstyn, who is both. His book can save your life--whether you're a man or a woman. Highly recommended!" -Dean Ornish, M.D., Founder and President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, Clinical Professor of Medicine, U of California SF, author, Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease

Market-leading text for Fire Fighter I and Firefighter II training.  Completely updated to meet NFPA 1001 objectives, the new 5e has been redesigned offering both students and instructors the most comprehensive package available. 

Want to be a firefighter? Do you know what is involved in taking the exam? Don't take a chance at failing a test that you could ace--learn from the expert, Norman Hall. For more than a decade, Norman Hall's Firefighter Exam Preparation Book has been the #1 test preparation book for prospective firefighters. Back by popular demand, Norman Hall has completely updated and revised this hugely successful book for this second edition, presenting new tips and time-tested methods for attaining the highest scores. Practice your skills using these features: tips on how to pass the physical requirements; practice exams with answer keys; memory aids to help candidates master the recall test; tables for self-scoring; insights on what a career in firefighting entails; a discussion of the final interview; and more! You will score 80% to 100% using Norman Hall's proven system. If you don't, your purchase price for this book will be fully refunded.

The Second Edition of Exam Prep: Fire Fighter I&II is designed to thoroughly prepare you for a Fire Fighter I or II certification, promotion, or training examination by including the same type of multiple-choice questions you are likely to encounter on the actual exam. To help improve examination scores, this preparation guide follows Performance Training Systems, Inc. s Systematic Approach to Examination Preparation. Exam Prep: Fire Fighter I&II, Second Edition is written by fire personnel explicitly for fire personnel, and all content has been verified with the latest reference materials and by a technical review committee.

This comprehensive test preparation manual is filled with questions, answers, and practice tests that are typical of firefighter exams given to candidates across North America. It presents five practice exams of 50 questions each, two 100-question practice exams, and a diagnostic exam. Two of the book's practice exams were originally given to New York City Fire Department job applicants.

This edition covers improvements on methodology, tactics, and strategy as well as introducing new problems to solve. The book covers structural firefighting concepts, guidelines, and specific situations faced by firefighters. This popular book is on promotion lists across the country. Order a copy today to see why it's FEBV's best-selling book!

Chief Vincent Dunn, a 42-year fire service veteran, has updated his best-selling book which examines the dangers of structural failure caused by fire. This is the second edition of the first textbook written to warn firefighters, company officers, and fire chiefs about exactly how structures collapse when destroyed by fire--and examines the subject of burning building collapse in great detail. More importantly, this book, unlike any other publication, instructs firefighters and fire officers in how to survive burning building collapse.

Brannigan’S Building Construction For The Fire Service, Fourth Edition Is A Must Read For Fire Fighters, Prospective Fire Fighters, And Fire Science Students. This Edition Continues The Brannigan Tradition Of Using Plain Language To Describe Technical Information About Different Building Types And Their Unique Hazards. This Text Ensures That Critical Fire Fighting Information Is Easy-To-Understand And Gives Valuable Experience To Fire Fighters Before Stepping Onto The Fireground. The First Edition Of Building Construction For The Fire Service Was Published In 1971. Frank Brannigan Was Compelled To Write The Most Comprehensive Building Construction Text For The Fire Service So That He Could Save Fire Fighters’ Lives. His Passion For Detail And Extensive Practical Experience Helped Him To Develop The Most Popular Text On The Market. His Motto Of: “Know Your Buildings,” Informs Every Aspect Of This New Edition Of The Text. Listen To A Podcast With Brannigan's Building Construction For The Fire Service, Fourth Edition Co-Author Glenn Corbett To Learn More About This Training Program! Glenn Discusses His Relationship With The Late Frank Brannigan, The Dangers Of Heavy Construction Timber, Occupancy Specific Hazards, And Other Areas Of Emphasis Within The Fourth Edition. To Listen Now, Visit: Http://D2jw81rkebrcvk.Cloudfront.Net/Assets.Multimedia/Audio/Building_Construction.Mp3.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) And The International Association Of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Are Pleased To Bring You The Second Edition Of Fire Officer: Principles And Practice, A Modern Integrated Teaching And Learning System For The Fire Officer I And II Levels. Fire Officers Need To Know How To Make The Transition From Fire Fighter To Leader. Fire Officer: Principles And Practice, Second Edition Is Designed To Help Fire Fighters Make A Smooth Transition To The Fire Officer. The Text Is The Core Of The Teaching And Learning System With Features That Will Reinforce And Expand On The Essential Information And Make Information Retrieval A Snap. Covering The Entire Scope Of NFPA 1021, Standard For Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2009 Edition, The Text Combines Current Content With Dynamic Features And Interactive Technology To Better Support Instructors And Help Prepare Future Fire Officers For Any Situation That May Arise. Listen To A Podcast With Fire Officer: Principles And Practice Contributing Author Mike Ward To Learn More About This Training Program! Mike Discusses Why The Training Program Was Created, How It Incorporates The Latest Research And Best Practices, And How The Teaching And Learning System Can Address The Needs Of A Wide Array Of Adult Learners. To Listen Now, Visit: Http://D2jw81rkebrcvk.Cloudfront.Net/Assets.Multimedia/Audio/Fire_Officer.Mp3.