Author: Philip J. DiNennoPublisher: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
ISBN: 9780877653530
Category : Building, Fireproof
Languages : en
Pages : 829
Book Description
SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering
Author: Philip J. DiNennoPublisher: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
ISBN: 9780877653530
Category : Building, Fireproof
Languages : en
Pages : 829
Book Description
The Fire Chief's Handbook, 7th Edition
Author: Richard A. MarinucciPublisher: Fire Engineering Books & Videos
ISBN: 1593702620
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 943
Book Description
The Fire Chief’s Handbook, 7th Edition continues Fire Engineering’s 82-year tradition of publishing the definitive resource for advanced fire service training. The text has been completely updated to meet the changing environment and added responsibilities of the fire service. Returning authors have rewritten their chapter to address today’s leadership and administrative concerns, while new authors are also introduced to offer new perspectives. This comprehensive guidebook is designed for firefighters, company officers, and chief officers of all ranks and department types who want the latest information on the fundamentals of leadership in the fire service, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of a fire department.
Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics
Author: John NormanPublisher: Fire Engineering Books
ISBN: 1593702795
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
John Norman has updated his best-selling book, a guide for the firefighter and fire officer who, having learned the basic mechanics of the trade, are looking for specific methods for handling specific situations. In this new fourth edition, readers will find a new chapter on lightweight construction, a new chapter on electrical fires and emergencies, updates to many chapters including such topics as wind-driven fires, and many new illustrations.
Fire Safety Management Handbook
Author: Daniel E. Della-GiustinaPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1482221233
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
A must-have guide for current and future safety professionals, the third edition of this practical handbook presents the key elements of an effective fire safety management program; explains the types and functions of fire control equipment; discusses the identification and control of hazardous materials; identifies safety organizations and available resources for fire service programs; describes commonly installed fire detection systems and their maintenance and inspection; and includes learning objectives, case studies, updated codes and standards, and information about emergency response and school fire safety planning.
Handbook of Fire and Explosion Protection Engineering Principles
Author: Dennis P. NolanPublisher: William Andrew
ISBN: 032331144X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 487
Book Description
Written by an engineer for engineers, this book is both training manual and on-going reference, bringing together all the different facets of the complex processes that must be in place to minimize the risk to people, plant and the environment from fires, explosions, vapour releases and oil spills. Fully compliant with international regulatory requirements, relatively compact but comprehensive in its coverage, engineers, safety professionals and concerned company management will buy this book to capitalize on the author's life-long expertise. This is the only book focusing specifically on oil and gas and related chemical facilities. This new edition includes updates on management practices, lessons learned from recent incidents, and new material on chemical processes, hazards and risk reviews (e.g. CHAZOP). Latest technology on fireproofing, fire and gas detection systems and applications is also covered. An introductory chapter on the philosophy of protection principles along with fundamental background material on the properties of the chemicals concerned and their behaviours under industrial conditions, combined with a detailed section on modern risk analysis techniques makes this book essential reading for students and professionals following Industrial Safety, Chemical Process Safety and Fire Protection Engineering courses. - A practical, results-oriented manual for practicing engineers, bringing protection principles and chemistry together with modern risk analysis techniques - Specific focus on oil and gas and related chemical facilities, making it comprehensive and compact - Includes the latest best practice guidance, as well as lessons learned from recent incidents
Fire Suppression Rating Schedule Handbook
Author: Harry E. HickeyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fire extinction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II
Author: Glenn P. CorbettPublisher: Fire Engineering Books
ISBN: 1593701357
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1202
Book Description
Corbett, technical editor of "Fire Engineering" magazine, has assembled more than 40 accomplished fire service professionals to compile one of the most authoritative, comprehensive, and up-to-date basics book for Firefighter I and II classes.
The Fire Chief's Handbook
Author: Robert C. BarrPublisher: PennWell Books
ISBN: 0878148302
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 1181
Book Description
Contines a 71-year tradition of publishing the definitve guide for advanced fire service training.
Handbook of Building Materials for Fire Protection
Author: Charles A. HarperPublisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071433309
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
The first handbook devoted to the coverage of materials in the field of fire engineering. Fire Protection Building Materials Handbook walks you through the challenging maze of choosing form the hundreds of commercially available materials used in buildings today and tells you which burn and /or are weakened during exposure to fire. It is the burning characteristics of materials, which usually allow fires to begin and propagate, and the degradation of materials that cause the most damage. Providing expert guidance every step of the way, Fire Protection Building Materials Handbook helps the architect, designers and fire protection engineers to design and maintain safer buildings while complying with international codes.
Industrial Fire Protection Handbook
Author: R. Craig SchrollPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1420031759
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Fundamentally, fire prevention and control refer to systems and practices that increase a facility's ability to avoid fires, limit the development and spread of fires, and rapidly and effectively control fires. Changing safety codes and regulations along with recent technological advances have rendered the first edition of this popular handbook som