Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service - Couverture souple

Corbett, Glenn P.; Brannigan, Francis L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1284177319 ISBN 13 : 9781284177312

Editeur : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2019

Synopsis

Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service includes Navigate Advantage Access Advantage Package includes: Content Instruction Student Learning Materials Textbook Assessments Flashcards* eBookAnalytics Slides *Available in most packages; contact us to confirm availability. In 1971, Francis L. Brannigan created Building Construction for the Fire Service, a groundbreaking resource offering a comprehensive description of building construction available to fire fighters. With his dedication to fire fighter safety and saving lives, the legacy of Frank Brannigan continues with the sixth edition of Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service.The Sixth Edition meets and exceeds the National Fire Academy's Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives and outcomes for the Associate's Core-Level course called Building Construction for Fire Protection (C0275). Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, Sixth Edition is an integral resource for fire officers, instructors, those studying for promotion, individuals taking civil service examinations, fire science students, and both current and prospective fire fighters. It is part of an integrated teaching and learning system that combines dynamic features and content to support instructors and to help prepare students for their career in firefighting. This new edition features: Chapter 7 Non-Fire Building Systems (new) describes several categories of non-fire systems in buildings, including electrical systems, plumbing systems, conveyances, refrigeration systems, and heating, cooling, and ventilation (HVAC) systems, in addition to the hazards the systems pose to fire fighters.Type II, III, IV, and V Construction Videos help identify and point out important building components commonly found in these buildings.New or expanded content on: Aluminum-clad polyethylene panelsScaffoldingCranes and their useModular construction using stacked shipping containersLight-weight wood-frame constructionFire escapes and stair designCross-laminated timber and heavy timber constructionMethods of protecting steel against fireNew "green" materials and methods such as hempcrete and biofiltersStructural wall framing systems with insulated studsAir-supported structures for sporting eventsMassive single-structure lightweight wood frame apartment buildingsFirefighting recommendations in lightweight wood frame residential buildingsBuilding construction and its relationship to flow pathHistorical perspective on fire resistance testing and its shortcomingsRoofing material testsSafety issues of post-fire investigation of significantly damaged/collapsed buildingsScenario-Based Learning. Case Studies are found at the beginning and end of each chapter to encourage and foster critical-thinking skills.Tactical Considerations. This feature offers suggestions for firefighting, safety concerns, and related additional material for application on the fireground. Wrap-Up. Chapter Summaries, Key Terms, Challenging Questions, and Suggesting Readings promote comprehension and mastery of course objectives and outcomes.Brannigan Building Construction for the Fire Service, Sixth Edition Sample Video: Watch Now (c) 2021 474 pages

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Glenn Corbett, P.E. is an Assistant Professor of Fire Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. He also serves as Technical Editor of Fire Engineering magazine, as an Assistant Chief of the Waldwick, New Jersey Fire Department, and a member of the New Jersey State Fire Code Council. He is a former president of the New Jersey Society of Fire Service Instructors. He was a member of the Federal Advisory Committee to the National Construction Safety Team that investigated the 9/11 World Trade Center disaster and the fire at the Station nightclub in Rhode Island. His past code enforcement experience includes serving as the Administrator of Engineering Services of the San Antonio, Texas Fire Department and as a Fire Protection Consultant in the City of Austin, Texas Fire Department.

Francis L. Brannigan has decades of experience as a professional fire protection specialist. During World War II he directed a naval fire fighting school, commanded a sea going fire fighting unit, and was chief in the Army-Navy-Pancanal fire protection organization. He served for years as Public Safety Liaison for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. He developed programs for fire officers as well as a fire loss program. Mr. Brannigan has been honored by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers with full membership even though his degree was not taken in engineering. For various years he served on various committee on the National Fire Protection Association. In addition, the Chesapeake Chapter of International Society of Fire Instructors founded the Francis Brannigan Instructor of the Year Award in his honor.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1284177319
• ISBN 13: 9781284177312
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 6
• Nombre de pages: 474
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible