Fire & War

Fire & War lays out the most applicable information from Sun Tzu's, Art of War, and expounds upon it to provide the reader with crossover knowledge and practical applications for today's fire service.

The Art of War by Sun Tzu is standard reading at virtually every military academy. It's value for military education and operations cannot be overstated. Much of the information in the Art of War can also be adapted for the fire service. Fire & War lays out the most applicable information from the Art of War, and expounds upon it to provide the reader with crossover knowledge and practical applications for today's fire service. Fire & War offers valuable insights on practical leadership, training, planning, personal and professional relationships and core values. It is a book about the essential basics required to succeed in the fire service. This short book is an easy read packed with practical tips and ideas for all members of the fire service. From the firefighter to the chief, there is something here for you. 

Jim Baird is a veteran of almost 40 years in the professional fire service. His career started with the City of Mesa, Arizona Fire Department where he served as a firefighter/paramedic for 7 years and a company officer for the next 14 years. Upon his retirement, he moved to Ohio to begin a second career. Over the next 19 plus years he served as a fire instructor at the Tri-C Fire Training Academy, as the Fire/EMS Training Coordinator for the City of Hudson, Ohio, and ended his career serving as the chief for the City of Brunswick, Ohio Fire Department. In his time he has been certified in Hazardous Material Operations, Swift Water Rescue Training, Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue Training, and has extensive experience in fire ground command and control.