Fire Department Incident Safety Officer

Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
Author: Dodson
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2015-08-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1284041956

The third edition of Fire Department Incident Safety Officer has been thoroughly updated to cover the latest trends, information, and best-practices needed by current and aspiring Incident Safety Officers (ISO’s). Developed in partnership with the Fire Department Safety Officer’s Association and based on the 2015 Edition of NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, this authoritative resource focuses uniquely on the roles, responsibilities, and duties for fire service officers assigned to the incident command staff position of safety officer. From smoke reading to alternative energy sources to green construction buildings, Fire Department Incident Safety Officer, Third Edition is loaded with up-to-date information needed to keep fire department members safe, including: A new chapter dedicated to the Incident Safety Officer at Training Drills and Special Events Entire chapters devoted to important topics like reading smoke, reading buildings,

Fire Prevention and Control

Fire Prevention and Control
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Astronautics. Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Development
Publisher:
Total Pages: 454
Release: 1973
Genre: Fire prevention
ISBN:

Fire Protection Systems

Fire Protection Systems
Author: A. Maurice Jones Jr.
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2013-12-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1284035387

In addition to architects, engineers, and design professionals, fire fighters also need to understand fire protection systems in order to manage the fire scene and minimize risks to life and property. Fire Protection Systems, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of fire protection systems, their operational abilities and characteristics, and their applications within various types of structures. The new Second Edition meets the latest course objectives from the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education’s (FESHE) Fire Protection Systems model curriculum and covers: • Water supply basics, including sources, distribution networks, piping, and hydrants. • Active fire protection systems and components, their operational characteristics, and installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements. • Passive fire protection systems such as firewalls, fire separation assemblies, and fire dampers • Smoke control and management systems, gas-based suppression, access and egress control systems, and the code requirements for installation of these systems. Ensure that you are completely up-to-date on the latest fire protection systems and their operational characteristics and abilities with Fire Protection Systems, Second Edition.

Introduction to Fire Safety Management

Introduction to Fire Safety Management
Author: Andrew Furness
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0750680687

All you need to know to successfully manage fire safety in accordance with the Fire Safety Order.

Principles of Fire Prevention includes Navigate Advantage Access

Principles of Fire Prevention includes Navigate Advantage Access
Author: David Diamantes
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2020-10-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1284231186

Principles of Fire Prevention, Fourth Edition meets and exceeds the FESHE Associate Core level course called Fire Prevention (C0286). It will provide readers with a thorough understanding of how fire prevention and protection programs can greatly reduce fire loss, deaths, and injuries. The Fourth Edition features current statistics, codes, standards and references from the United States Fire Administration, National Interagency Fire Center, National Fire Protection Association, Underwriters Laboratories, FM Global, Insurance Service Office, and the International Code Council. Additionally, Principles of Fire Prevention, Fourth Edition covers the elements of public education, plan review, inspection, fire investigation, community risk reduction as well as the logistics of staffing and financial management so that readers are fully prepared to lead successful fire prevention programs

Federal Wildland Fire Management

Federal Wildland Fire Management
Author: DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 56
Release: 1997-08
Genre:
ISBN: 0788146793

Managing wildland fire in the U.S. is a challenge increasing in complexity & magnitude. The goals & actions presented in this report encourage a proactive approach to wildland fire to reduce its threat. Five major topic areas on the subject are addressed: the role of wildland fire in resource management; the use of wildland fire; preparedness & suppression; wildland/urban interface protection; & coordinated program management. Also presented are the guiding principle that are fundamental to wildland fire management & recommendations for fire management policies. Photos, graphs, & references.

Principles of Fire Prevention

Principles of Fire Prevention
Author: David Diamantes
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2014-12-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1284041875

Designed for use within courses based on the Fire and Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE) Fire Prevention model curriculum, Principles of Fire Prevention, Third Edition will provide readers with a thorough understanding of how fire prevention and protection programs can greatly reduce fire loss, deaths, and injuries. The Third Edition features current statistics, codes, standards and references to the latest edition of NFPA Standard 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner. Additionally, Principles of Fire Prevention, Third Edition covers the elements of public education, plan review, inspection, fire investigation, community risk reduction as well as the logistics of staffing and financial management so that readers are fully prepared to lead successful fire prevention programs.

Fire Prevention and Control

Fire Prevention and Control
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Technology
Publisher:
Total Pages: 300
Release: 1984
Genre: Fire prevention
ISBN: