Chief Norman imparts his wisdom and experience by offering advice informed by actual outcomes from the fireground and tying all the elements together into an understandable big picture. Divided into two parts - general firefighting tactics and specific fire situations - "Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics" begins with establishing the ground rules for structural firefighting and then moves on to specific situations, dealing with fires and emergencies in the most common structures and occupancies. The many photos, illustrations, and anecdotes help readers further understand the concepts and lessons in the text.