Excerpt from Safety Engineering, Vol. 28: Prevention of Needless Waste by Fires and Accidents; July-December, 1914
Where under-equipped fire departments and poor water supplies are the result of bad governmental conditions, a political revolution should take place.
Prohibit shingle roofs. Prohibit accumulation of inflammable rubbish.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book on fire safety explores the history of fire hazards in American cities, with a particular focus on the devastating Salem conflagration of 1914. The author analyzes the conditions that made the disaster possible, including the city's inadequate water supply, poorly equipped fire department, and prevalence of combustible buildings. The book also discusses the lessons learned from the Salem fire and how they can be applied to prevent future catastrophes. It highlights the importance of fire-resistant construction, proper water distribution systems, and well-trained fire departments, making it an invaluable resource for city planners, firefighters, and anyone concerned with urban safety. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282736095_0
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