The combat position : achieving firefighter readiness / Christopher Brennan.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Firefighting is combat and should be viewed as a warriors calling. Firefighters put themselves in harms way to protect others, a selflessness rooted in the same noble drive as the military warriors who defend our nation. This book about combat is meant to be a guide for those who seek to follow a warriors path, the path of the fire service warrior. Todays firefighter must be a warrior who will unflinchingly put his very life in harms way to accomplish a mission, but who is also fully informed about the path being chosen. Embracing the philosophy of the fire service warrior, and striving for the ready positionthe synthesis of physical and mental readiness that allows for optimum fireground performancecan reduce firefighter injuries and fatalities."