Michael Sturzenbecker

editor of Structural Fire Fighting: Truck Company Skills and Tactics and Fire Detection and Supression Systems

February 4, 2012

Mike Sturzenbecker is a Senior Editor for IFSTA/FPP. He has over 12 years of emergency services experience as a firefigher and paramedic and currently serves with the Ingalls, Okla. Fire Department. Mike has undergraduate degrees in Emergency Medicine and Political Science and a Master's degree in Fire and Emergency Management Administration from Oklahoma State University. He is pursing his Ph.D. at Oklahoma State and lives in Stillwater with his wife Sarah and son Connor.

Structural Fire Fighting: Truck Company Skills and Tactics, 2nd Edition is designed to be a resource for those who engage in 'truck work' on the fireground. Building on concepts introduced in the Essentials of Fire Fighting, this manual provides more detailed information on topics like forcible entry, fireground search and rescue, horizontal and vertical ventilation, rapid intervention, loss control, and many other responsibilities traditionally assigned to truck companies.

The 4th edition of Fire Detection and Suppression Systems has been completely updated and provides up-to-date information on fire protection systems. This manual familiarizes fire service and other interested personnel with the types, arrangements, and operating principles of these systems. Topics addressed include fire detection and alarm systems, smoke management systems, water supply, fire pumps, automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, special extinguishing systems, and portable fire extinguishers. This manual has been developed to meet all FESHE outcomes for the Fire Protection Systems core course.

URL: https://library.okstate.edu/news/celebratingbooks/2012-honorees/michael-sturzenbecker

Last Updated: 13 March 2023