Building Construction: Methods and Materials for the Fire Service

Smith, Michael

ISBN 10: 0131172514 / ISBN 13: 9780131172517

Published by Pearson, 2007

About this Item

The book is complete and readable, with all pages and cover intact. Dust jacket, shrink wrap, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may have light notes, highlighting, or minor water exposure, but nothing that affects readability. May be an ex-library copy and could include library markings or stickers.

Seller Inventory # BSM.MUD0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Building Construction: Methods and Materials for the Fire Service
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131172514
• ISBN 13: 9780131172517
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: acceptable

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Synopsis

Author Mike Smith has extensive knowledge and experience in both the fire service and construction industries, this text emphasizes the impact that an understanding of the principles of building construction has on firefighting strategy. It explains building materials and processes that are involved in the construction of structures and provides students with the knowledge required to operate safely and effectively within residential or commercial buildings. Discussions of actual incidents experienced by the author and case studies containing critical thinking questions give students a better understanding of what to expect in the field.