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Practical Problems in Math for Emergency Services is the only math related text specifically written for the emergency services field. Today, most certifications in the emergency services field require written exams which include related math problems. Designed for such exams, this textbook may be used as a preparation for entry level exams as well as promotional exams. It is written specifically to meet the standards of both the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Its step-by-step approach and use of industry specific examples will help instructors keep their students focused on the application of mathematical concepts to real-world emergency services problems.
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Dr. Thomas B. Sturtevant is an Associate Division Director with the Texas Engineering Extension Service's Urban Search and Rescue Program and is a member of Texas Task Force 1. He has written textbooks, assessed foreign emergency response training programs, managed training and educational programs, and served on several national Boards. He is a certified Fire Protection Specialist and has an Education Doctorate in Leadership for Teaching & Learning, as well as a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Tennessee. His research/consulting efforts focus on program evaluation and emergency service professional development.
