Introduction to Fire Prevention - Softcover

Robertson, James C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0024022306 ISBN 13: 9780024022301

Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company., 1989

Synopsis

Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e James C. Robertson The prevention of unwanted fire has long been considered the responsibility of the modern-day fire department; however, other agencies and organizations play a vital part in educating the public about fire prevention. From the responsibilities of the fire department to the role of the private and public sectors, this best-selling text present a broad-based look at fire prevention including arson suppression, fire safety education, and code enforcement. The seventh edition has been updated to include the refinement of coverage of performance based codes, code change recommendations as a result of the tragic events of 9/11, fire safety research with continuing application, and a case study of a very successful fire safety program, all while meeting the FESHE curriculum learning objectives, with all new color photographs, and new key terms and objectives for each chapter. Features Cross-walked to FESHE learning objectives All-new color photographs throughout Key Terms and Chapter Objectives Refinement of coverage of performance based codes Code change recommendations as a result of the tragic events of 9/11 Fire safety research with continuing application A case study outlining one jurisdiction’s very effective fire safety program Visit www.bradybooks.com for… Other Titles of Crawford, Fire A Comprehensive Approach (0-13-032223-7) DeHaan, Kirk’s Fire Investigation, 6th ed. (0-13-171922-X) Edwards, Fire Service Personnel Management, 2nd ed. (0-13-117766-4) Smith, Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground (0-13-061451-3) Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 www.bradybooks.com Pearson Logo 0-13-504194-5

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From the Back Cover

The prevention of unwanted fires has long been considered the responsibility of the modern-day fire department; however other agencies and organizations play a vital part in educating the public about fire prevention. From the responsibilities of the fire department to the role of the private and public sectors, this best-selling text presents a broad-based look at fire prevention including arson suppression, fire safety education, and code enforcement. The sixth edition has been updated to cover current concepts in all aspects of fire prevention and features lessons learned from recent fire tragedies.

• Discusses methods to measure the effectiveness of local fire prevention programs
• Addresses the major change in the building code organizational structure as well as the advent of performance-based codes
• Reviews new evaluations systems for fire safety education programs
• Completely updated photos and charts

About the Author

James C. Robertson, MIFireE, received an A.S. in Fire Protection at Oklahoma State University and a B.S. with specialization in Fire Administration from the University of Southern California. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, retiring as Commander. He served as both a career and volunteer firefighter for 15 years. Robertson was an instructor for the University of Maryland’s Fire Service program, as Assistant Fire Chief in Gainesville FL and represented the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in the Southern and Midwest states. Robertson served as Maryland’s State Fire Marshal for eighteen years.

Edition details

• Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company.
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0024022306
• ISBN 13: 9780024022301
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 326