--- product_id: 117589968 title: "Tom Brennan's Random Thoughts" price: "₱8300" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/117589968-tom-brennans-random-thoughts store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Tom Brennan's Random Thoughts **Price:** ₱8300 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tom Brennan's Random Thoughts - **How much does it cost?** ₱8300 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/117589968-tom-brennans-random-thoughts) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Tom Brennan's Random Thoughts [Brennan, Tom] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Tom Brennan's Random Thoughts Review: A Great Read for Any Firefighter - "Random Thoughts" was a column written in Fire Engineering magazine by Tom Brennan, a 40 year veteran of the fire service and an editor for the magazine as well as a captain in the FDNY and chief of the Waterbury Fire Department in Connecticut. This book is a complete collection of his column which spanned 18 years until his death in 2006. A large section is devoted to truck company operations (roof ventilation, forcible entry, ladder placement, and search & rescue) but also covers scene sizeup, incident management, strategies/tactics, building construction, engine ops, as well as tips and lessons he learned along the way. It's mainly geared towards firefighting in cities, but there's a wealth of information in general for any firefighter. His writing style is in a casual, conversational tone, like he was sitting around a table with a group telling stories and answering questions. His insightful and at times pointed comments are also sprinkled with a dry sense of humor. He never acts like he knows it all, mentioning every situation can be different and there's rarely a "one size fits all" approach. Since this is his columns in a book format, one can open it up at any point for a quick read since each column is about a page long. Even though his writings were primarily geared towards urban firefighting, a lot of it can be carried over to firefighting in general. It's also given me a better understanding of truck company operations and what they have to take into account when arriving on scene and their sizeup/entry. Review: Great reading material - Great reading material from the new guy all the way to the most senior fireman. Lots of good information ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #524,520 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #154 in Firefighting & Prevention #12,402 in Memoirs (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 53 Reviews | ## Images ![Tom Brennan's Random Thoughts - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tsjsJROfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Read for Any Firefighter *by A***F on October 26, 2011* "Random Thoughts" was a column written in Fire Engineering magazine by Tom Brennan, a 40 year veteran of the fire service and an editor for the magazine as well as a captain in the FDNY and chief of the Waterbury Fire Department in Connecticut. This book is a complete collection of his column which spanned 18 years until his death in 2006. A large section is devoted to truck company operations (roof ventilation, forcible entry, ladder placement, and search & rescue) but also covers scene sizeup, incident management, strategies/tactics, building construction, engine ops, as well as tips and lessons he learned along the way. It's mainly geared towards firefighting in cities, but there's a wealth of information in general for any firefighter. His writing style is in a casual, conversational tone, like he was sitting around a table with a group telling stories and answering questions. His insightful and at times pointed comments are also sprinkled with a dry sense of humor. He never acts like he knows it all, mentioning every situation can be different and there's rarely a "one size fits all" approach. Since this is his columns in a book format, one can open it up at any point for a quick read since each column is about a page long. Even though his writings were primarily geared towards urban firefighting, a lot of it can be carried over to firefighting in general. It's also given me a better understanding of truck company operations and what they have to take into account when arriving on scene and their sizeup/entry. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great reading material *by K***T on April 30, 2025* Great reading material from the new guy all the way to the most senior fireman. Lots of good information ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for everyone at the combat level in the fire service *by D***Y on June 3, 2015* I don't have nearly enough time to sit here and type out all of my feelings about this book. This book is a must read for anyone assigned to any apparatus in the fire service. Even the name of the book is perfect. There are just so many random things that most people never even think about. It's obvious that Mr Brennan was a truckie, but I've been an engine lieutenant for a couple of years now and I've learned so much from him. Im only about 1/3 of the way through the book and I already know much more than I did before reading this. I can't wait to finish and then re-read it and continue to share it with my crew. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/117589968-tom-brennans-random-thoughts](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/117589968-tom-brennans-random-thoughts) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*