Introduction to Fire Prevention - Hardcover

Robertson, James C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130139165 ISBN 13: 9780130139160

Publisher: Pearson, 1999

Synopsis

For courses in Fire Prevention.

This text thoroughly addresses the educational and administrative aspects of fire prevention, covering the contributions of both the public and private sectors. Offering an outstanding historical perspective on the field, the text examines fire safety programs, research activities, and arson suppression as a fire prevention measure. It uses a number of examples of actual programs and procedures― including numerous international comparisons (including Canadian programs)―and emphasizes relevant areas such as inspections, training and public awareness.

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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 Include:

 

• 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

 

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Crawford, Fire Prevention: 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)

 

           

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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: Pearson
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0130139165
• ISBN 13: 9780130139160
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 272