Mathematics and Problem Solving for Fire Service Personnel:A Worktext for Student Achievement - Tapa blanda

Mathematics and Problem Solving for Fire Service Personnel serves as both a review of basic math for students and a study book for firefighters preparing for a promotional examination. The overview of mathematical, statistical, and basic measurement principles, in addition to mathematical hydraulic word problems and hazardous material calculations enable the firefighter student to learn the fundamentals of mathematics while applying the skills to on the job situations. With experience in a variety of positions and associations, Eugene Mahoney, a retired Fire Chief and Fire Science Program Coordinator, provides information on introductory mathematical principles including arithmetic, statistics, and various formulas and figures. By introducing the basics of mathematics for firefighters in an easy and understandable way, this book serves as an introductory tool for all firefighters who seek both the fundamentals and continued success in the field.

Mathematics and Problem Solving for Fire Service Personnel, 1/e

Eugene Mahoney

Mathematics and Problem Solving for Fire Service Personnel serves as both a review of basic math for students and a study book for firefighters preparing for a promotional examination. The author provides a review of mathematical, statistical, and basic measurement principles, in addition to mathematical hydraulic word problems, hazardous material calculations, and more, in order to provide a complete overview of the fundamentals of mathematics as they pertain to firefighting, while applying the skills to on the job situations. This comprehensive worktext offers information on introductory mathematical principles including arithmetic, statistics, and various formulas and figures through innovative illustrations, step-by-step solution problems, review tests, practice problems, and more. By introducing the basics of mathematics for firefighters in an easy and understandable way, this book serves as an introductory tool for all firefighters who seek both the fundamentals and continued success in the field.

Features Include:

· Abundant illustrations and examples

· Step-by-step solutions problems

· End of chapter review tests

· Practice problems

· Helpful appendices with tables, formulas, and charts

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